A substantial detached four/five bedroom family home, with wonderful views across private playing fields and Honeycombe Woods beyond. Recently modernised with double garage incorporating a versatile studio/office. EPC Band D.


Honeycombe House is a substantial detached four/five bedroom home dating from the 1930s with later extensions built to both wings, creating a wealth of accommodation. The property is of red brick construction under a tiled roof, with double glazed bow fronted rear aspect windows to both ground and first floors allowing the far reaching views to be fully appreciated. The property is offered with recently updated gas fired central heating and plumbing, electrical upgrades and solar panels. A rare find in Sherborne, this property provides a well-rounded home with both garage facilities, attractive gardens and views, all within walking distance of amenities.   
A wonderful ornate front door leads through to the well-proportioned accommodation, with a welcoming entrance hallway providing access to a WC, cloak cupboard, storage cupboard and all key reception rooms. The open plan sitting and dining room lies to the rear of the property with an appealing southerly outlook over the gardens and private playing fields. There are two thirties style fireplaces and two bay fronted double glazed windows to rear, the sitting room having a glazed door to access the gardens. Further ground floor living accommodation includes a study/snug/play room with attractive bay fronted window, connecting to a conservatory. The ‘L’ shaped kitchen diner is fitted with a comprehensive range of units and larder, with an integral Leisure ‘Rangestyle’ cooker with five ring electric hob and warming plate, two ovens and grill. A utility area has under counter plumbing for white goods. 
Perfect for families, the four bedrooms are all of double proportions, three of which having splendid views of the Sherborne Boys playing fields and Honeycombe Woods beyond. The principal bedroom is beautifully proportioned with fitted wardrobes and a connecting dressing room/nursery and en suite. A pleasant shower room serves the remaining bedrooms. 
Additional accommodation has also been created within the former double garage. Part of the garage now provides an autonomous studio with shower room. This is a superb area that would also serve as a home office, music room or gym. 

SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Council tax band F. Full ownership of solar panels generating approximately £450 -£500 p/a pay back .

Lenthay Road lies on the Southwest side of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. Sherborne is a particularly attractive Dorset town within the Abbey and the conservation area to its centre and amenities that include a main line train station, three doctors surgeries, a library and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. 
The local regional centre of Yeovil lies within short motoring distance and with Sherborne provides an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound with 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 the main line station 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.
The county town of Dorchester, with its addociation to the writer Thomas Hardy, is only a short drive away and a little further lies the beautiful Dorset coast.

To the front of the property is a dual entrance tarmac driveway with ample parking and access to the garage. The frontage has an area of mature shrubs and an additional area laid to lawn situated to the side. A pedestrian gate allows access to the rear garden which is a particular feature and is mainly laid to lawn, being secure and enclosed by mature hedging, with a rear access gate leading to private school playing fields beyond. There is a garden shed providing additional storage and outside tap. Two external electric points for garden maintenance.