Longford Road, Sherborne, DT9

CHARACTERFUL BARN CONVERSION into a STUNNING HOME LOCATED in THORNFORD, a picturesque village NEAR TO AMMENTIES offers 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS all with EN-SUITE BATHROOMS. ADDITIONAL STUDY in entrance hall with CONSERVATORY leading to ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN.

The Village

Set back from the road in the centre of the village of Thornford is this characterful stone barn conversion. The idyllic village boasts a wonderful village shop with a variety of locally produced goods as well as every day staples. The Kings Arms pub is also a short distance serving food and drinks. An abundance of countryside walking routes on the doorstep is ideal for taking in the surrounding area and tiring out dogs. The Village is also served by a train 'Halt' on the Heart of Wessex Line ideal for those carefree trips to the seaside at Weymouth, or the Christmas market in Bath.

Location

The historical town of Sherborne is less than 5 miles away with its iconic Abbey which can trace its roots back to Saxon times in AD 705. The market town is full of local shops and artisan coffee houses as well as larger supermarkets with Waitrose and Sainsburys. The popular weekly market is held on the high street every Saturday with unique stalls and food options. The Sherborne train station sits on the London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids line.

The Property

Waverlawns End is set in half of an attractive barn conversion and shows exposed stonework throughout the rooms highlighting the original character. The village shop, square and pub are within 1 minute walk allowing the owners to really enjoy the benefits of the village from a peaceful setting. The home benefits from private bathrooms to all bedrooms and a versatile accommodation layout.

Ground Floor

Lobby and Lounge

Upon entering the property there is a good-sized lobby with exposed stonework and render which also gives access to a cloakroom with WC and a study room which also houses space for utilities. This room would also make an ideal ground floor bedroom if required.

Through the lobby you are taken into the double aspect lounge. There is space for a dining table and access through double doors into the stunning rear garden. A raised wood burner surrounded by exposed stonework is an eye-catching feature of this room.

Kitchen and Garden Room

A rear hallway leads off the Lounge, again the exposed stonework is celebrated, and leads to the beautiful and well-appointed Kitchen. There is plentiful storage in a mix of base and wall units as well as in the central island. Designed in the shaker style and with wooden beams and worktop the kitchen compliments both the property and area. There is a built-in breakfast bar attached to the island large enough to also be used for dining. A stunning Rangemaster oven and hob serve as a fantastic feature of the room and there is also space for a free-standing fridge/freezer.

A Garden Room leads off the rear of the kitchen enjoying views and giving access to the rear garden. This space is perfect for multiple uses be it a separate dining space, conservatory or home office.

First Floor

The First floor landing of the property leads you to two of the three double bedrooms. The Primary bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite shower room and full-length windows which take in views of the garden as well as far reaching views over the Thornford countryside.

The second bedroom on the first floor, like all the bedrooms in the property, is a good size and also benefits from its own private shower room and in-built wardrobes.
The spacious first floor landing has a turn staircase which leads to the second floor of this home.

Second Floor

At the top of the stairs there is a study space which has a loft hatch for storage. On from the spacious second floor landing is the third well-proportioned bedroom which flows through to the private bathroom for this floor with access to eaves storage. There are again built in wardrobes for further storage.

Garden and External

The private rear garden is not overlooked and fully enclosed, it has been effectively zoned to make prime use of the generous space depending on the time of day. There are timber pergolas with two patioed seating areas which are beautiful sun traps and allow the owners to make most the sun and shade. A central lawn space separates the two. There are a vast variety of plants including floral bedding borders, established plants and mature fruit trees. There are raised beds to one side which are perfect for vegetables, herbs or decorative plants. To the side of the property there is additional space which houses a greenhouse and garden shed keeping the practicality of storage hidden from the attractive main garden. There is a gate from the garden opening onto the parking area at the rear of the property for two vehicles which are owned by the property.