Neals Lane, Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

An exceptional four/five bedroom, four-bathroom traditional and contemporary detached home situated in the idyllic and highly regarded village of Chetnole. Set within a glorious 0.3-acre southerly plot, car port, garage and parking.


This exceptionally presented substantial detached home combines the warmth and character of its original 1980s stone construction with a contemporary rendered and timber clad extension completed in 2012 creating an individual home of impressive scale and style, perfectly positioned to enjoy idyllic south-facing views across the garden and surrounding countryside.
Designed with versatility in mind, the property includes a ground-floor bedroom and shower room, offering the option of single-level living if desired. Throughout, the house showcases high-quality finishes including oak doors, oak flooring, and an elegant oak staircase.
The triple-aspect kitchen and family room forms the heart of the home with bi-fold doors on two sides opening directly onto the terrace and garden, creating a fantastic seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for cooking, dining and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of contemporary cupboards and drawers topped with oak work surfaces and breakfast bar, featuring an inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, ‘Belling’ electric range cooker with extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and plumbed-in American-style fridge freezer. A separate utility room provides further storage and under-counter space for appliances, with an additional door to the garden.
Double-width part-glazed doors lead through to the striking triple-aspect sitting room. Generous in proportion and flooded with natural light, this impressive space features a multi-fuel stove, bi-fold and French doors to the garden terrace. The size and layout of this room make it a superb space for everyday living and family gatherings.
A further reception room currently arranged as a study offers excellent flexibility and could be utilised as an additional ground?floor bedroom if required, served by the modern shower room with skylight which includes a contemporary suite comprising a shower, vanity basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Upstairs, a generous, light-filled landing with overhead Velux windows leads to four double bedrooms, each thoughtfully arranged to maximise light and views. The sumptuous master suite enjoys an extensive range of fitted and built-in wardrobes and a striking glass Juliet balcony frames the glorious south-facing views across the garden and countryside beyond. The spa-inspired ensuite includes a corner bath, separate shower, WC, large vanity basin and heated towel rail. Bedroom two forms an appealing suite of its own, feeling almost like a private wing. It also features a Juliet balcony with the same captivating southerly outlook and a modern ensuite shower room. Two further double bedrooms, served by a family bathroom offer excellent proportions and flexibility for family, guests or hobbies.


SERVICES
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Band G

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 60 Mbps, highest available upload speed 13 Mbps. (Openreach). This is data for a nearby property.
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, 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.

Melbury Cottage is situated in a pretty lane close to the heart of the charming village of Chetnole which lies mid-way between the county town of Dorchester to the south and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil to the north. Chetnole is a very well-regarded village which has a parish church, a village hall, public house and a railway station which is a request stop on the line between Weymouth and Bristol/Gloucester, serving about 8 trains per day. There are outstanding walks to be had from the village itself as well as a variety of clubs and events. The neighbouring villages of Leigh and Yetminster have between them a post office/general store, spar supermarket, public house, antique shop with café, veterinary practise, allotments, sports field and club House, primary school, health centre and a train halt. Sporting walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with Sherborne, Yeovil and Dorchester providing between them, an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling while communication links are good with a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo and road links along the A303 joined at Sparkford giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

A five-bar gate opens onto the tarmac driveway, providing generous parking and leading to the impressive oak-framed car port, complete with power, water and lighting. Adjacent to the car port, the garage is equipped with an up-and-over door, power and light, a fitted workbench, and houses both the boiler and consumer board.
A timber gate to the side of the property leads through to the private rear garden. An external log store sits beside the utility room access, accompanied by a garden shed and greenhouse for additional storage and cultivation space.
The grounds extend to approximately 0.3 acres, enjoying a wonderfully sunny, south-facing orientation and laid predominantly to lawn, enclosed by mature hedging, fencing and Portuguese laurel for excellent privacy and year-round greenery. A wide terrace spans the rear of the property, forming an inviting setting for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining while taking in the peaceful surroundings.