Long Street, Sherborne, DT9

A charming and deceptively spacious Grade II listed period cottage with a south-facing garden and useful outbuilding, situated in the heart of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne.


Constructed of attractive local stone beneath a tiled roof, this delightful 18th century cottage displays an appealing traditional façade with painted joinery and casement windows, perfectly complementing its central town position. The property is within easy walking distance of Sherborne’s excellent amenities, mainline railway station and the Abbey.
The property offers a wonderful balance of character and comfort, retaining a wealth of original features including exposed timbers, deep window seats and fireplaces, while having been thoughtfully updated in recent years to provide modern living. Flooring has not been laid in some of the rooms to allow a prospective buyer to fit their own taste and wants.
The ground floor is centred around a particularly attractive sitting room, a generous and welcoming space featuring an impressive open fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove, complemented by natural light from front-facing windows and period detailing throughout. To the rear, the kitchen/dining room extends across the depth of the cottage and has been fitted in a contemporary style, providing a practical and sociable space with clearly defined cooking and dining areas. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor there is a well-proportioned double bedroom together with two high-specification bath/shower rooms, finished in a modern style and offering flexibility for guests or family use.
The second floor is dedicated to a particularly striking principal bedroom, enjoying a full floor footprint and a wonderful sense of space. The room features a vaulted ceiling with an abundance of exposed beams and timbers, creating a superb focal point and emphasising the property’s historic character. Rooflight windows provide good natural light, enhancing the bright and airy atmosphere while affording a good degree of privacy.

Services and outgoings
We understand that all mains services are connected.
Gas central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council Band E.

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 HIGH RISK from Surface Water flooding.

Sherborne itself is a highly regarded Abbey town, known for its historic architecture, independent shops, restaurants and excellent schools. The property is ideally placed to take advantage of all that the town has to offer, while the nearby railway station provides direct services to London Waterloo.

Outside, the property benefits from a sheltered south-facing courtyard garden, neatly arranged for ease of maintenance with paved areas and space for seating, ideal for al fresco dining. Beyond, a detached outbuilding currently arranged as a summer house provides valuable additional space, suitable for a variety of uses including a home office, studio or garden room. Whilst the property does not have allocated parking, there is unrestricted parking available in Long Street and permit parking is available in the nearby public car parks. There is a right of way (with due notice) for neighbouring properties to the rear for maintenance purposes.