3 Tavern Cottages is steeped in character including, for example, oak and leaded light windows, window seats and exposed beams, yet also benefits from some recent additions and updates ensuring it is fit for the demands of modern day living. The kitchen, situated through double doors off the entrance hall, is well appointed with a tiled floor and several wooden wall and base units under a laminate worktop. There is space and connection for a fridge, freezer and dishwasher, along with a folding breakfast bar which is cleverly designed to optimise this very functional space.

The spacious sitting room has a wonderful inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam over, housing a wood burner to provide comfort on those cooler winter evenings. A vast variety of built-in cupboards and shelves provides excellent storage and space for plenty of books. A cloakroom completes the picture on the ground floor.

Stairs then rise to the first floor where there are two double bedrooms, the principal of which has a characterful window seat, fireplace with wood beam over (not in use) and plenty of storage with built in cupboards and drawers. There is also an ensuite W.C and basin to this bedroom. The shower room is of a good size and presented in a modern style with black granite tiles. The cottage is blessed with ample storage space throughout, including a large loft area with lighting and a draw down ladder.

OUTSIDE
The pretty shared courtyard to the front of the property, with an area for a small table and chairs, along with a border for plants and shrubs, is the perfect peaceful spot to sit outside on a summer’s day.

LOCATION
Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably the most attractive town in Dorset. Numerous musical and cultural events occur throughout the year and there is a superb range of traditional shops and boutiques. The two castles, one of which was home to Sir Walter Raleigh, reflect the historic nature of the town, the centre of which is designated a Conservation Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its special character.

West Dorset is well known for its unspoilt landscape and there are many pretty villages and countryside walks nearby. The Jurassic Coast is a mere twenty miles away at Weymouth. This stretch of coastline, from Portland to Lyme Regis, with its spectacular cliffs, has recently been designated a World Heritage Site.

Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Sherborne there is a regular train service to Waterloo in about 2 hours 15 minutes; the station is within walking distance. The A303 (linking with the M3) is a dual carriageway almost the whole way to the M3, thus putting London within a reasonable drive.