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" A handsome three bedroom, two bathroom period home situated close to the heart of the ever popular village of Milborne Port, pleasant leafy setting and established gardens.


Thought to have been built in 1901, this lovely period home is built of stone elevations and attractive brick quoining under slate and tiled roofs, occupying a secluded position on Wheathill Lane away from passing traffic. As you would expect from a property of this age, there are some charming character features including stripped floorboards, deep sills and fireplaces which really complement the modern updates undertaken by the current owners and combine modern day living with a real sense of character.
The property has desirable open plan living space with a lovely kitchen dining room as well as separate living areas which offer much flexibility on the ground floor. The kitchen is fitted with a range of attractive shaker style cupboards, an electric hob and oven and has space for an American fridge freezer and dishwasher, other white goods can be accommodated in the separate utility area which has a Belfast sink, further storage and under floor heating. Besides the kitchen there is an office which provides a great work from home space or playroom and conveniently next door there is a contemporary shower room which has a large shower cubicle with rainfall shower system, wc, basin and heated towel rail.
The sitting room is a charming cosy space featuring stripped floorboards and fireplace with wood burning stove and oak mantel.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a generous third bedroom which are served by a family bathroom.

Services
All main services connected. Council Tax Band C.
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4 Wheathill Lane is situated close to the heart of the popular village of Milborne Port which is conveniently placed just three miles to the East of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The village has an unusual amount of local amenities which include a butchers, an award winning fish and chip shop with restaurant, a chemist, a Coop food store, a doctors surgery, two public houses, a social club, a fine and well regarded restaurant The Clockspire , a primary school, two churches and a village hall. There is also a regular bus service to Sherborne, Yeovil and Wincanton which provide between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

A pedestrian pathway leads to a gate to the property and into the gardens which are set in leafy surroundings and have a real sense of seclusion. There are large established beds planted with seasonal shrubs, punctuated with paved stepping stones and specimen trees, an area of lawn with further paving, fish pond, enclosed vegetable beds, garden shed and garden store.
Parking is available on Wheathill Lane, the current owners use the layby immediately to the side of the pedestrian pathway to the property.

Agents Note
There is an existing pedestrian right of way at the side of the garden allowing access to a house beyond if required, but infrequently used. "