Newtown, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Somerset, DT9

A delightful Grade II listed character cottage, two double bedrooms, lovely gardens with direct access to wonderful countryside walks and garage.


41 Newtown is a charming cottage which has been lovingly maintained and sympathetically updated over the years by the current owner. The property has attractive rendered, and tile hung elevations under predominantly tiled roofs and has had the benefit of replacement windows. What sets this property apart from others in the Newtown area is the location, having direct access from the garden out onto beautiful countryside walks.
Internally the accommodation is accessed from a useful porch which opens through to a charming sitting room with views to the front and fireplace (currently not in use) with Portland stone surround and slate hearth. An inner hall gives access to a utility room which provides excellent storage, space for white goods and a drying area. The kitchen enjoys a lovely garden outlook and is well fitted with a range of cupboards and drawers with work tops over, stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer, ceramic electric hob and oven with cooker hood over and integral under counter fridge. Stairs from the inner hall rise to the first floor and main bedroom, which has an excellent range of built in wardrobes and front aspect over Newtown. The generous bathroom enjoys far reaching views across local countryside and is fitted with a modern white suite complemented by striking turquoise tiles and has the benefit of both a bath and a separate shower. The second floor bedroom has built in eaves storage and Velux window with lovely views.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property.
Council Tax: South Somerset—Tax Band B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

41 Newtown is situated in an enviable part of Newtown in a peaceful setting with wonderful countryside walks from the rear garden gate. The property is very conveniently located in easy reach of the Co-op store and medical centre and within walking distance to the village centre which has a great range of amenities which include a primary school, one public house, a good variety of village shops, a church, a fine and well regarded restaurant ‘The Clockspire’, village hall, children’s play areas and recreational grounds. There is also a regular bus service to Sherborne, Yeovil and Wincanton which provide between them 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 gardens to the front of the cottage are laid to stone chippings for ease of maintenance and to one side paved steps lead to the front porch. Unrestricted parking is available immediately in front of the property, however subject to any necessary consents, the kerb could be lowered to provide an off-street parking space (as others have done in the immediate vicinity) A separate garage in a block is located a short walking distance from the property with an up and over door. The pretty rear garden offers a tranquil setting, laid to lawn with established planted borders on either side designed to give shape, colour and form throughout the seasons. A terrace abuts the rear of the property providing an ideal seating area whilst further seating options laid to stone chippings can be found at the end of the garden where there is a stone store and rear gate leading onto glorious open countryside. A tap is connected outside the kitchen providing access to water.