Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9

Occupying an enviable position on the historic and highly sought-after Long Street, Fairfields is an impressive Grade II Listed period residence offering beautifully proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 1,501 sq ft, together with delightful mature gardens and a versatile detached studio building.


Constructed of attractive local stone beneath a tiled roof, the property displays an abundance of character and period charm, with elegant sash windows, a classical pedimented entrance and a wealth of architectural features synonymous with Sherborne's historic town centre.
The accommodation is both welcoming and practical, combining well-proportioned reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation arranged over two floors. The sitting room is a particularly attractive principal reception room, enjoying excellent natural light and ample space for entertaining, while the dining room provides an intimate setting for formal dining. The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and offers generous space for everyday family living.
A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor are two substantial double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is an impressive room of excellent proportions with fitted wardrobes, whilst the second bedroom benefits from an adjoining dressing area. A spacious family bathroom serves both bedrooms, with opportunity to create an ensuite subject to consents.
A particular feature of the property is the detached stone-built garden studio, which incorporates an en suite shower room and third bedroom or studio. This versatile building would be ideal as a home office, artist's studio, guest accommodation, consulting room or hobby space, subject to individual requirements.

Services and Outgoings
Mains water, electricity and drainage connected.
Gas central heating.

Additional Outgoings
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 (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

Long Street is one of Sherborne's most prestigious and historic residential addresses, situated within easy walking distance of the town's comprehensive amenities.
Sherborne is renowned for its beautiful Abbey, wealth of independent shops, restaurants and cafés, together with excellent educational establishments including Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls and Leweston School. The town also benefits from a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Waterloo
and Exeter.
The surrounding Dorset countryside offers a wealth of walking, riding and recreational opportunities.

Outside, Fairfields truly comes into its own. The attractive rear garden provides a surprisingly tranquil setting in the centre of town, being laid principally to lawn and bordered by mature shrubs, flowering plants, climbing roses and established trees. Stone terraces and pathways create delightful seating areas from which to enjoy the surroundings.
Fairfields represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period town house with exceptional outside space in one of Sherborne's most desirable locations.