Marston Road, Sherborne, DT9

Constructed of red brick elevations under a tiled roof, this Edwardian style beautiful property is approached via a paved driveway with plenty of parking and a detached double garage. Lark Hill has been in the family for 23 years. With its well proportioned rooms, excellent condition throughout and fine westerly views along with some southerly views across the town to the Abbey, it is the epitome of spacious town living.
Entry is into a bright and open hallway where the downstairs rooms are all well laid out. The drawing room enjoys a double aspect with sliding doors that open out to the gardens and features an impressive working fireplace with marble surround providing warmth in winter and a great focal point. There is a dining room, also dual aspect with reclaimed French doors out to a terrace, perfect for alfresco dining during those warmer months. Worth a special mention is the large dual aspect sitting room with plenty of built in oak shelving and a gas fire with oak surround, it is notably light with a large bay window and is an excellent space for entertaining. The kitchen just off the hall is a good size with space for a table and chairs, ideal for informal dining. There are oak wall and base units under a granite worktop, an Aga (cream), integrated double oven with combi microwave, induction hob with Cooke & Lewis extractor fan and AEG dishwasher. The utility room is conveniently located off the kitchen and has a water softener, space and connection for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.

On the first floor are five bedrooms, four of which have large built-in cupboards. The principal bedroom is dual aspect and has a dressing room and a large ensuite shower room. There is a family bathroom with an overhead shower and a large airing cupboard providing extra storage. From the galleried landing, is access to substantial attic rooms via a loft ladder. These could easily be converted to provide extra bedrooms or teenage space, subject to the necessary consents.

OUTSIDE
Lark Hill is approached via a paved driveway to a large parking area for several cars adjacent to the detached double garage. To one side of the garage is a kitchen garden, with raised beds full of herbs, flowers and gravelled pathways. The main part of the walled garden consists of a large lawn flanked and shaped by extremely well stocked and colourful herbaceous borders with hydrangeas, clematis, weigela and a variety of specimen trees including Mountain Ash, flowering Hawthorne and a mature and productive crab apple, giving all year-round colour and interest as well as a high degree of privacy and seclusion. There are also two terraces providing extra seating.
This is a fantastic townhouse with potential and space for a family but also perfect for those looking to downsize from the countryside.

LOCATION
Lark Hill is situated on Marston Road within easy reach of the plentiful amenities Sherborne has to offer. Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably one of the most attractive towns 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 a designated 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 London Waterloo in about 2 hours 15 minutes; Sherborne station is within walking distance. The A303 (linking with the M3) is a dual carriageway thus putting London within easy reach.

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 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.