Pencarrow, The Avenue, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

An elegant and substantial two bedroom split level period conversion situated on one of Sherborne’s most prestigious roads, wonderful private garden with large equipped timber cabin.


Flat 2 Pencarrow is one of three apartments occupying the first and second floors of a particularly handsome period building situated on the highly sought after road The Avenue, Sherborne. The apartment was converted in the 1990’s and has the advantage of owning a share of the freehold and is also without any listed status.
The building is of natural stone elevations under a tiled roof and features a beautiful turret. The property is split across two floors with the main living space on the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor, which gives a real sense of space. The property has a great deal of charm throughout, enhanced by impressive ceiling heights and decorative coving. The windows have been replaced in most parts of the property with attractive UPVC double glazed sash style windows, and have been fitted with attractive white wooden shutters. The sitting room is a particularly lovely room which has a dual aspect, and is laid to an oak veneer wood flooring, with a fireplace to its centre fitted with an electric flame effect fire. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary white high gloss wall and base units with a fitted breakfast bar and drawers beneath and there is a gas cooker and space for white goods. The bathroom has striking mosaic tiling to walls, a half bath with shower over, wc, basin and heated towel rail. The two double bedrooms are located on the second floor which also has a wc on this level. The landing area is light and spacious also providing room for additional furniture and is currently also utilised as a great drying area having a mounted pulley clothes airer. The main bedroom is very generous and has a pleasing dual aspect and a tranquil feel. The guest bedroom has excellent fitted wall storage and a pretty painted cast iron feature fireplace.

Services
All mains services connected. Council Tax Band C.
Lease 63 years remaining, vendor investigating lease extension.
Annual Building Insurance contribution £126.

Flat 2 Pencarrow is situated on one of Sherborne’s most prestigious roads within level walking distance of the main thoroughfare of Cheap Street to the centre of Sherborne. Sherborne is a beautiful historic town with a conservation area and an Abbey to its centre and amenities that include a main line train station, two doctor’s surgeries and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. The local regional centre of Yeovil lies within short driving distance also providing an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

The private garden is owned by flat 2 and is for their sole use only, it is reached from a pedestrian pathway to the side of the building and is gated and fenced. The garden provides a wonderful oasis of calm and tranquillity and has been thoughtfully landscaped incorporating a striking painted timber cabin equipped with power and light and offering a fantastic space for perhaps a home office, studio or occasional bedroom. There is a beautiful eucalyptus tree which adds real depth to the garden, as well as cherry blossom, potted palm trees and a large planted border. The garden has a paved area and artificial grass for ease of maintenance.