Long Street, Sherborne, DT9
- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,285 sq ft
119 sq m
Key features
- Exclusive and highly regarded gated development
- Central location close to amenities
- Communal and private gardens
- Allocated parking
- No Chain
Description
OUTSIDE
The Cloisters is approached through electrically operated gates giving access to a communal paved courtyard and allocated parking space. Steps lead up to communal gardens which have been symmetrically laid out in a classical Roman style with well stocked beds of flowers, specimen shrubs, roses and miniature box hedging, lily pond, fountain and seating areas. Like many others here, 5 The Cloisters has its own private walled garden to the rear, however, the beauty of Number 5 is that it also has side access, which sets it apart.
LOCATION
The Cloisters is in the heart of the Conservation Area, about 100 yards from Cheap Street, Sherborne’s main shopping thoroughfare. 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 25 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, bicycling, and riding. Water sports at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (near Yeovil) or on the south coast. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath, or Exeter. Golf at various courses including Yeovil, Sherborne, and Dorchester.
EDUCATION
The area is noted for its independent schools, with Leweston, Sherborne Boys’ and Girls’ Schools, Sherborne Prep, Perrott Hill, Hazlegrove, Port Regis and Millfield all within easy reach. The Gryphon secondary school is highly rated and is close by.
Brochures
Particulars- 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: TBC
- 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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Long Street, Sherborne, DT9
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Sherborne Station0.3 miles
- Thornford Station3.8 miles
- Yeovil Pen Mill Station4.3 miles
About the agent
The beautiful town of Sherborne is centred around the Abbey, founded in 705 and renowned for its spectacular fan vaulting, and which sets the tone for the whole town which is widely known across Dorset, Somerset and the southwest for its beauty.
Our office occupies a Grade II listed property in the heart of the town, and the large shop window is highly visible to those passing by. It fits neatly into our regional network of Shaftesbury, Dorchester, Taunton and Exeter. Liaising with thes
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