Welcome to Heathlands Oborne Road, Sherborne, a charming and spacious detached type home with 4 bed in the DT9 3RX area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This modern and well-kept property was built 1996-2002 and has a reported internal area of 169.36 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £71,500 and a rental potential of £465 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 29, 2020. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"Heathlands is a handsome, deceptively spacious (2624 square feet), architect designed, modern, detached house situated in a large plot in a highly sought after residential address on the fringe of the town, close to Sherborne town centre. The house stands in the centre of a plot extending to just under half an acre of lovely gardens and extensive driveway between Tinney's Lane and Oborne Road. The driveway provides off road parking for six to seven cars or more and leads to an attached double garage and two further single garages in a block (four in total). The house and grounds enjoys lovely southerly views towards Sherborne Castle. The property is very well presented and benefits from a good level of natural light with many of the rooms boasting dual or multiple aspects. The house has gas fired radiator central heating and double glazing. The exceptionally spacious and flexible accommodation comprises large entrance reception hall, drawing room with log burning stove, open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground floor master suite comprising double bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom, inner hall, two further double bedrooms and a ground floor family bathroom. On the first floor there is a landing with study or cot room area, a fourth double bedroom and a first floor shower room
(with space for a bath). The property offers tremendous scope to reconfigure and convert the existing accommodation to incorporate an annexe, subject to the necessary planning permission. It is only a short walk to the sought-after, historic town 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 also has good access to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. This unique property is ideal for aspiring families making the most of the cheap mortgages available at the moment looking for somewhere pleasant to settle in this exceptional town. It also may appeal to the pied-a-terre or second home market from cash buyers cashing out of the South East or linked with the local private schools. MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED!
Double glazed front door leads to entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL - 12'11 Maximum x 18'2 Maximum
A generous entrance reception hall providing a greeting heart to the home, panel door leads to large hall cupboard space. Two radiators, oak flooring, uPVC double glazed windows to the side, panel door leads to hall cloaks cupboard. Doors lead off the entrance hall to the main rooms.
SITTING ROOM - 18'3 Maximum x 27'9 Maximum
A huge main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with two uPVC double glazed windows to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and lovely views towards Sherborne castle. uPVC double glazed double French doors open onto sun terrace, two uPVC double glazed windows to the side and one to the rear. Natural stone fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, four radiators, fitted bookshelves and window seat, panel door leads to large under stairs storage cupboard space.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM - 14'7 Maximum x 15'3 Maximum
A range of fitted panel units comprising laminated work surface, tiled surrounds, stainless-steel one and a half sink bowl with double drainer unit, mixer tap over. A range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher. A range of matching wall mounted cupboards, inset gas hob, wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, built in eye level electric oven and grill, fitted wine rack, radiator. This room enjoys a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear, panel door leads to utility room.
UTILITY ROOM - 8'2 Maximum x 7'6 Maximum
Window to the side, laminated work surface, inset stainless-steel sink bowl and drainer unit with mixer tap over, tiled surrounds. Fitted cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine and freezer, wall mounted gas fired boiler, space for upright fridge freezer. Integral door leads to attached double garage.
MASTER BEDROOM - 17'2 Maximum x 13' Maximum
A generous main double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying pleasure views towards Sherborne castle and a sunny southerly aspect. uPVC double glazed window to the rear, two radiators, a range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dressing table and drawer storage units. Panel door leads to dressing room/study.
DRESSING ROOM / STUDY - 9'2 Maximum x 7'6 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and nice views. Radiator, door leads to en-suite bathroom.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 9'5 Maximum x 8'9 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising panelled bath, inset wash basin into marble surrounds, tiled surrounds, cupboards under. Fitted low level WC, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, shaver light and power, extractor fan, window to the rear.
Panel door leads from the entrance hall to the inner hall, sliding doors lead to extensive linen cupboard space, lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving.
BEDROOM TWO - 15'3 Maximum x 11'4 Maximum
Enjoying a light dual aspect, double glazed window to the side, multi pane double glazed door to the rear, radiator, a range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, storage drawers and dressing table.
BEDROOM THREE - 9'10 Maximum x 10'9 Maximum
A third double bedroom, double glazed window to the side, radiator, full height mirrored sliding doors lead to fitted wardrobe space, fitted dressing table with storage drawers.
GROUND FLOOR FAMILY BATHROOM - 11'6 Maximum x 7'8 Maximum
Double glazed window to the side, radiator, shaver light and point. Wash basin set into work top, tiled surrounds, storage cupboard under, fitted low level WC, panelled bath, tiled surrounds, glazed window cubicle, wall mounted shower tap arrangement over, extractor fan. Ceiling hatch to loft storage space.
Staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first floor. Panel door leads to office/occasional bedroom.
OFFICE / OCCASIONAL BEDROOM - 12'9 Maximum x 9'1 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying sunny southerly aspects and a pleasant view towards Sherborne castle, radiator. This room is a through-room leading to the first floor shower room and bedroom four.
BEDROOM FOUR - 14'8 Maximum x 15'6 Maximum
Radiator, uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying pleasant views across the main garden with views towards Sherborne castle, a sunny southerly aspect. Door leads to eaves storage cupboard space.
FIRST FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower over, heated towel rail, double glazed Velux ceiling window to the side.
OUTSIDE
Vehicular access leads to the main portion of driveway from Tinney's lane. This amazing driveway provides off road parking for 6 cars or more, there is also a hard standing and two further single garages in a block at the head of the driveway. This driveway leads to attached double garage - 20'11 Maximum x 17'9 Maximum. Automated roller garage doors, window to the side, rafter storage, space for chest freezer, integral door leads to the utility room, light and power connected.
GARDENS AND PLOT
The property stands in magnificent gardens of approximately half an acre. The main garden is situated on a south eastern side of the property and is laid to well groomed lawn enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and beautiful views towards Sherborne castle. There is a raised sun terrace patio, a variety of mature trees, well stocked flower beds and borders, a pedestrian gate at the front opens onto Oborne road. There is access to the ma"
Tax band F
1,783 sqm plot
