Chetnole Road, Leigh, Sherborne

NO FURTHER CHAIN. ‘Stonegarth’ is a very well presented, mature, detached bungalow (1351 square feet) situated in a choice ‘edge-of-village’ location, a short walk to the village shop, café and village hall. The property boasts a generous, level plot and feature gardens at the front and rear extending to just under a fifth of an acre (0.19 acres approximately). The rear garden boasts excellent privacy and backs on to a private garden and orchard / woodland. There is a large front garden and driveway area boasting a sunny south-facing aspect. The driveway provides off road parking for 6 cars or more and leading to a single attached garage at the front. There is free, unrestricted parking on the quiet lane in front of the property. It is heated by an oil-fired radiator central heating system, cast iron log burning stove and also benefits from uPVC double glazing. The well laid out accommodation boasts excellent levels of natural light from a sunny southerly aspect at the front and large windows. It comprises entrance vestibule, entrance reception hall, sitting room, kitchen / dining room, utility room, large master double bedroom with en-suite shower room / WC, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are countryside and village walks from the front door of the property – ideal as you do not have to put the children or the dogs in the car! This superb home is set in a highly sought-after, residential address on the outskirts of this highly sought-after, pretty Dorset village. It is a short walk to the village centre. The village enjoys a vibrant community scene focussed around the village hall. There is a village shop, cafe and post office amenities plus parish church. Neighbouring villages such as Yetminster and Chetnole offer fantastic village pubs. THIS SUPERB BUNGALOW MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY RO BE FULLY APPRECIATED.

It is a short drive to the vibrant, historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. Sherborne has recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts 'The Sherborne' - a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus superb restaurant.

Pathway to front door, outside light. uPVC double glazed front door to

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: 4’6 maximum x 6’3 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the front. Multi pane glazed door and side light leads to

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 16’4 maximum x 13’5 maximum. An L-shaped entrance reception hall providing a greeting area and a heart to the home, radiator, ceiling hatch and loft ladder to loft storage space. Panel doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.

SITTING ROOM: 19’1 maximum x 12’10 maximum. A generous main reception room with uPVC double glazed window to the front boasting an easterly aspect and views across fields, two radiators, stone fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, paved hearth, TV point, fitted shelving, serving hatch to kitchen.

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN DINING ROOM: 16’ maximum x 14’9 maximum. A range of fitted country-style kitchen units comprising stone effect laminated worksurface and surrounds, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel one and a half sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and point for under counter fridge, a range of drawers and cupboards under, inset electric Hotpoint hob, built in eye level stainless steel electric Neff oven and grill, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards with under unit lighting, space for freezer, wall mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear, rear boasting views across the rear garden to woodland beyond and a sunny westerly aspect, timber effect flooring, radiator, serving hatch to sitting room. Double doors to broom cupboard.

UTILITY ROOM: 8’9 maximum x 6’5 maximum. Laminated worksurface, tiled surrounds, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, fitted cupboards under, timber effect flooring, radiator, uPVC double glazed door and window to the rear garden, wall mounted boiler, radiator. Door leads to airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving, pump for power shower.

MASTER BEDROOM: 17’3 maximum x 15’10 maximum. A very generous main bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, two radiators, fitted wardrobe cupboard space. Panel door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8’9 maximum x 4’4 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboards, double sized glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled walls, shaver light and point, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO: 9’2 maximum x 9’8 maximum. A second double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden to woodland beyond, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE / OFFICE: 10’10 maximum x 8’10 maximum. A third double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden to woodland beyond, radiator, telephone point. Double doors lead to shelved cupboard space.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 7’7 maximum x 5’5 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboard, panel bath with mains shower tap arrangement over, tiled walls, uPVC double glazed window to the front, extractor fan, radiator.

OUTSIDE:
This property stands in a generous level plot and garden extending to just under a fifth of an acre (0.19 acres approximately).

At the front of the property there is vehicular access from the country lane leading to a private driveway approach providing off road parking for six or more cars, outside lighting, rainwater harvesting butt, outside tap. Driveway leads to

ATTACHED GARAGE: 16’11 in depth x 11’11 in width. uPVC double glazed window to the front, uPVC double glazed personal door to the rear, rafter storage above, light and power connected, up and over garage door.

GARDENS:
At the front of the property there are two portions of lawned garden, a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders, some mature trees. Front garden gives a depth of 70’ from the country lane. Pathways on both sides of the property lead to the main rear garden.

MAIN REAR GARDEN: 60’ in width x 38’ in depth approximately. This level lawned rear garden enjoys a sunny westerly aspect and is enclosed by mature hedges and attractive natural stone walls. There is a raised timber decked sun terrace with outside light and outside tap, rainwater harvesting butts, a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders including some mature trees, plants and shrubs.