Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne

A handsome house, believed to date from the 1920's with some later additions built of natural stone under tiled roofs. The property has the quality of accommodation typical of this period. It is a spacious family home with character and modern conveniences, providing four double bedrooms, en suite master, multiple reception rooms, pretty garden, ample parking, and carport with storage. This property offers a fantastic opportunity for a comfortable and stylish lifestyle in a delightful village setting.

Accommodation - A spacious hallway welcomes you into this charming property, with access to all three reception rooms and a cloakroom. The heart of the home is its inviting sitting room, complete with a cosy log burner, perfect for those chilly evenings, whilst enjoying a dual aspect outlook. The dining room leads through to the modern kitchen, with a utility and boot room beyond. The well-appointed kitchen, boasts an integrated eye-level electric oven and four ring gas hob, as well as plenty of storage space, complementing the style of this property. A well-proportioned office provides the ideal space for remote work with a pleasant outlook over the garden.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, all with views over the village and surrounding countryside. Bedrooms one, two and three benefit from built-in storage cupboards and the spacious master bedroom features an en suite bathroom. The family shower room has been fitted with a walk-in shower, and wash hand basin. There is access into the airing cupboard which provides storage and houses the hot water tank. There is a separate WC.

Outside - The property is surrounded by a well-manicured garden, which offers a serene outdoor space for relaxation and recreation. The gardens wrap around the property with an array of colourful flower beds and fruit trees, with a summer house overlooking the front lawn. There is a secondary garden to the east which has it's own access from Rosemary Street, benefitting from a garage, shed and greenhouse.

A spacious gravel driveway provides parking for several cars, ensuring convenience for both residents and guests, which leads to a covered carport with additional storage space which is a practical feature for keeping vehicles protected from the elements and storing outdoor equipment.

Services - Mains gas, electric, water and drainage
Gas central heating
Somerset Council -
Council tax band G

Situation - Located on the edge of the charming village of Milborne Port, in a position set back from the road, not too far from the heart of the village.

Milborne Port offers a strong range of amenities and community. A butchers, award winning Fish & Chip shop and restaurant are a short walk away, as is a small precinct where a weekly produce market is held on a Saturday morning. The village also benefits from a Cooperative store, doctors surgery, pharmacy, hairdressers and several pubs. In addition, there is The Clockspire which is a fine dining restaurant and bar which is gaining a fantastic reputation.

Sherborne's main shopping street offers a wide range of shops, local businesses and facilities including a Waitrose supermarket. Other towns within driving distance include the regional centre of Yeovil (5.5 miles) and the county town of Dorchester (18 miles).

Sherborne also has an excellent range of schools with two primary schools within the town, both feeding to The Gryphon School for secondary education. Private schools in the area include the Sherborne schools, Leweston, Hazlegrove and the Bruton schools. Sherborne has a regular mainline service to Waterloo taking about 2.5 hours and there is a fast train service from Castle Cary (12 miles) to Paddington, which takes about 90 minutes. Bournemouth, Bristol and Exeter Airports are all easily accessible.

Directions - Leaving Sherborne on the A30, heading East, proceed through Oborne until you reach Milborne Port, Take the first left turn in the village onto Gainsborough, where the property will be found a short distance up on the right hand side.
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