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Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

PROPERTY TYPE

House

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,598 sq ft

148 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • RARE AND UNIQUE - A ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY!
  • VIEWS OF SHERBORNE HOUSE AND SHERBORNE ABBEY!
  • LEVEL PLOT AND STUNNING NATURAL STONE WALLED GARDEN EXTENDING TO 0.16 ACRES APPROXIMATELY.
  • SPACIOUS AND LIGHT ACCOMMODATION EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 1598 SQUARE FEET.
  • ATTACHED INTEGRAL GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR THREE CARS.
  • LINK DETACHED NATURAL STONE PERIOD CONVERSION PROPERTY.
  • WITH FORMER PLANNING PERMISSION PASSED FOR A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION / GRANNY ANNEX.
  • Planning application: WD/D/16/002421. Link:
  • SITUATED IN ONE OF THE BEST ADDRESSES IN SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE.
  • VERY SHORT WALK TO SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE AND MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO.

Description

DETACHED PERIOD NATURAL STONE CONVERSION HOME IN TOP ADDRESS IN SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE - VIEWS OF SHERBORNE HOUSE AND SHERBORNE ABBEY! RARE AND UNIQUE! SET IN PLOT AND WALLED GARDEN EXTENDING TO 0.16 ACRES (approximately). GREAT SCOPE TO EXTEND - subject to the necessary planning permission! 51 Hound Street is a substantial, link-detached, natural stone, period, conversion property with generous accommodation extending to approximately 1598 square feet and a simply fabulous, large rear garden fully enclosed by attractive natural stone walls and boasting a sunny westerly aspect. The level plot and gardens extend to approximately 0.16 acres. The house is situated in one of the most sought-after residential addresses in the heart of Sherborne Town with town views incorporating Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne House. This unique property boasts driveway parking for three cars leading to an integral single garage.  The house comes with huge scope for further extension for a single storey extension / granny annex at the side and rear (Planning application: WD/D/16/002421 - link: ). It is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. It also boasts plenty of space to add a cabin or home office in the rear garden (subject to the necessary planning permission). The house is in beautiful order throughout, retaining much original character including exposed floor boards, a cast iron log burning stove and period stone fireplace. It comes with mains gas fired radiator central heating and period-style double glazing. The deceptively spacious accommodation is well arranged, enjoying excellent levels of natural light from dual aspects. It comprises large entrance reception hall, sitting room / dining room, open-plan kitchen breakfast room and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a split level landing area, master double bedroom with en-suite shower room, second generous double bedroom and a family bathroom. The house is located in a fantastic residential address, a stone’s throw from Sherborne House and the popular centre of Sherborne Town. There are great dog walks from nearby the property. The property is very close to events venue, The Digby Hall and Sherborne Library. Sherborne has a coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. This lovely property is perfect for those aspiring couples or families looking for the ideal Sherborne home, cash rich buyers looking for somewhere to settle in this exceptional area or as a pied-a-terre, investors looking for holiday lets or residential buy-to-let investments. THE CURRENT VENDOR HAS FOUND A VACANT PROPERTY THAT SHE IS INTERESTED IN BUYING - WITH NO FURTHER CHAIN.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

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  • Sherborne Station0.4 miles
  • Thornford Station3.9 miles
  • Yeovil Pen Mill Station4.4 miles
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Rolfe East, Sherborne

80 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ

Rolfe East, Sherborne

Rolfe East opened for business on the 10th October 1983, at 51 The Mall, Ealing, W5. Since then we have expanded into 17 offices, across West & Southwest London onto the far coast of Essex.

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