Staffords Green, Corton Denham, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

806 Staffords Green also known as ‘The Strawberry Thief’ was formerly an Estate farm cottage, being one of a terrace of three and believed to date back to the 1860s. The property is constructed of local stone elevations under a pitched slate roof. It is approached via a painted metal gate to an attractive and well stocked garden and a gravelled pathway leading to the front door.
On entering the cottage there is a real sense of light, space and charm. Worth a special mention is the fabulous dual aspect sitting room with stripped wooden flooring and a large brick fireplace with wood burner. This room leads to the dining room, study/utility area and a good sized kitchen/breakfast room with shaker style cabinets under a wooden work surface, space and connection for a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is also plenty of room for a breakfast table and chairs as well as direct access to the delightful rear garden with far reaching views of the unspoilt rolling countryside.
On the first floor are three good sized bedrooms and a fabulous family bathroom with a rolltop bath and separate waterfall shower. The décor is fresh and neutral, ready to just move in.

GARDENS AND OUTBUILDINGS
The low maintenance garden at the rear of the property is mainly laid to lawn with a garden shed and a paved terrace ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining. The uninterrupted views of the Corton Denham ridge from the garden are absolutely breathtaking. All things considered, this is a beautifully presented cottage, within a wonderful setting in the most fabulous location.

LOCATION
It is easy to understand why Corton Denham is one of the most popular of the many pretty villages around Sherborne. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, much of which has been in the careful stewardship of large estates for many centuries, the village is nevertheless superbly positioned approximately midway between the A303 and the delightful Abbey town of Sherborne. The centre of the village is designated a Conservation Area, and thus stringent planning controls are in place to preserve its special character and prevent incongruous development. Corton Denham has an extremely good public house, The Queens Arms and an active Church. The full range of facilities are available in Sherborne or the larger commercial centre of Yeovil.
Communications have improved markedly in recent years with the upgrading of the A303 to dual carriageway almost the whole way to London. In addition, there are mainline stations at Sherborne on the Waterloo to Exeter line, or at Castle Cary on the Paddington to Penzance line. Thus, despite the rural nature of the area, London is a little over two hours away by both road and rail.

SPORTING AND RECREATION
Racing at Wincanton. Golf at Sherborne and Yeovil. Sherborne Abbey holds regular concerts and recitals. The Newt Country Estate and Hotel is nearby. Hauser and Wirth in Bruton and The Sherborne in Sherborne for the arts. Theatres at Salisbury, Yeovil and Bath (within an hour). Numerous footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes make the area ideal for walking, bicycling and riding.

EDUCATION
The area is particularly noted for the high quality of its schools. Sherborne Prep, Hazlegrove and Port Regis are all within reach, as are Sherborne Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Leweston, Millfield and the Bruton schools.

AGENTS NOTE
The neighbour has a right of way across the back garden
The property has a flying freehold