Westbury, Sherborne, DT9

No 1 The Lawns is a Grade II listed property set back from the road and approached via a shared gravelled driveway with parking for several cars to the front. From the front door, the period feel is very evident. With traditional flagstone floors, the welcoming entrance hall is a lovely feature of this home. It leads seamlessly through the house towards doors which open into the garden at the rear and a staircase that rises up to let the light stream in, creating an excellent first impression. The ground floor is a wonderful space, equally suited for day to day living as it is for entertaining. The sitting room, positioned at the front of the house, has wooden floors and an inviting woodburner with marble hearth and surround ensuring that this is a particularly cosy spot and an excellent room for entertaining all year round. To the rear, the sitting room extends into a garden room with large French doors letting light and warmth in. These open out onto the south facing garden for those warmer days. Beyond the entrance hall to the rear, is a conveniently positioned cloakroom and inviting bespoke farmhouse kitchen with underfloor heating. With custom-built dresser and a convenient bench seat, the kitchen also has space for a table and chairs and is fitted with a good number of painted shaker units under a marble worktop. It is a fantastic room and well equipped with a Rangemaster double electric oven/gas hob (burgundy) with a wooden mantle over, and under counter fridge and a fitted larder cupboard. In addition, off the kitchen is the utility room with space and connection for a washing machine, dryer and single sink making this perfect for the more functional aspects of running a house. A gas boiler (heating and hot-water) as well as an immersion can also be found here.

Upstairs, from where lovely views over the gardens can be enjoyed, the theme of light and space continues with two excellent bedrooms and a shower room, complete with shower cubicle, basin and WC. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with bathtub, basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
A real feature of this property are the delightful 150 foot walled gardens to the rear which have clearly been nurtured over the years. They are well stocked with a profusion of herbaceous plants and climbers including roses, hydrangeas, sedum and hellebores as well as an impressive number of wonderful mature trees including Apple, Hazel, Quince, Acer and Amelanchier, all providing shade and interest. The garden is a real suntrap and is a haven for many woodland and garden birds which can be seen and enjoyed from the delightful summer house. A traditional timber shed, greenhouse and burgeoning vegetable garden (including currants, raspberries, rhubarb and asparagus) can be found beyond the pergola and beech arches towards the end of the garden. In addition, the paved terrace abutting the rear of the house alongside the garden room, provides excellent space for entertaining and from where one can enjoy the evening sun.

The lasting impression is of a wonderful home, that is peaceful, notably bright and in a most convenient location. There is no onward chain.

LOCATION
The property is located on Westbury, one of Sherborne’s most sought-after addresses. Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably the most attractive town in Dorset. Numerous musical and cultural events occur throughout the year and there is a superb range of traditional shops and boutiques. The two castles, one of which was home to Sir Walter Raleigh, reflect the historic nature of the town, the centre of which is designated a Conservation Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its special character.
West Dorset is well known for its unspoilt landscape and there are many pretty villages and countryside walks nearby. The Jurassic Coast is a mere twenty miles away at Weymouth. This stretch of coastline, from Portland to Lyme Regis, with its spectacular cliffs, has recently been designated a World Heritage Site.
Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Sherborne there is a regular train service to Waterloo in about 2 hours 15 minutes; the station is within walking distance. The A303 (linking with the M3) is a dual carriageway almost the whole way to the M3, thus putting London within a reasonable drive.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
The area is well known for its beauty and there is a network of bridleways and footpaths which cross the countryside making it ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Water sports can be found at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (near Yeovil) or on the south coast and racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath or Exeter. Golf at various courses including Yeovil, Sherborne and Dorchester.

EDUCATION
The area is noted for its independent school with Leweston, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Prep, Perrott Hill, Hazlegrove and Millfield all within easy reach. The Gryphon secondary school is highly rated and very easily accessible.

AGENTS NOTE: The property has a flying freehold over the neighbour.