4 bedroom detached house for sale

SALE AGREED BY ROLFE EAST! NO FURTHER CHAIN! JUST UNDER A QUARTER OF AN ACRE! 'Fairport' is a simply lovely, modern, detached house situated in a delightful 'tucked away' no-through country lane address, a short drive to the historic, picturesque Dorset town of Sherborne and mainline station to London Waterloo. There are great dog walks from the front door of this substantial property! The house occupies a generous level plot and lawned gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre (0.22 acres approximately). The rear garden is substantial and boasts a good degree of privacy. There is enclosed, private driveway parking for for four cars or more, leading to a detached double garage / workshop. This house has tremendous scope for extension, subject to the necessary planning permission. It is in excellent decorative order throughout and has uPVC double glazing, oil-fired radiator central heating, solar thermal panels heating the water, a new kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation (1435 square feet) benefits from good levels of natural light and comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, sitting room, open-plan kitchen dining room and ground floor shower room / WC. On the first floor, there is a landing area, four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are countryside walks from the front door.  The property is within a short drive of nearby village centre amenities. The historic town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away 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. There are also great state High School options at The Gryphon School in Sherborne and Gillingham High School - both are ranked as 'Good' by OFSTED. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway stations to London Waterloo at Templecombe and Sherborne. The property is perfect for families and / or couples, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect pied-a-terre / home to settle in, potentially linked to the wonderful selection of local schools in this exceptional town. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED. NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Pathway leads to uPVC double glazed door to entrance porch / boot room.

Entrance porch / boot room – 7’5 Maximum x 5’ Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the front, tiled floor, glazed door leads to entrance reception hall.

Entrance Reception Hall – 13’11 Maximum x 6’2 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, hardwood staircase rises to the first floor, internal window to the front, radiator, luxury vinyl floor tiles, panelled doors lead off to the main ground floor rooms.

Sitting Room – 19’4 Maximum x 11’10 Maximum
A generous main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed sliding patio door to the rear overlooking the rear garden, uPVC double glazed window to the front with a sunny southerly aspect, two radiators, carved stone period-style fire surround with cast iron log burning stove, slate hearth, TV point, telephone point.

Open-Plan Kitchen Dining Room – 18’11 Maximum x 11’11 Maximum
A ‘wow-factor’ open-plan room, split into two areas.

Kitchen Area – A range of modern Shaker-style replacement kitchen units comprising solid granite work surface and surrounds, inset one and a half sink bowl with mixer tap over, inset electric induction hob with stainless steel electric oven under, a range of drawers, pan drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, space for washing machine, space for upright fridge freezer, a range of cupboards with under unit lighting, wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, glass splashback, luxury vinyl floor tiles, breakfast bar.

Dining Area – uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, inset ceiling lighting, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, uPVC double glazed door to the side to the driveway area.

Ground floor shower room / WC – 6’2 Maximum x 4’10 Maximum
A modern replacement white suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin in work surface, tiled splash back, cupboards under, chrome heated towel rail, double sized walk-in shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, extractor fan, inset ceiling lighting.

Staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing, inset ceiling lighting, panelled door leads to airing cupboard housing Jule unvented hot water cylinder with immersion heater, slatted shelving, panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

Bedroom One – 13’2 Maximum x 9’11 Maximum
A generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect with views to countryside beyond neighbouring properties, full height mirrored doors lead to wardrobe / cupboards, radiator.

Bedroom Two – 12’ Maximum x 9’10 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, double glazed window to the front enjoys a sunny southerly aspect, views across countryside beyond neighbouring properties, radiator, door leads to large fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three – 12’2 Maximum x 8’8 Maximum
A third double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator.

Bedroom Four – 8’10 Maximum x 8’7 Maximum
A small fourth double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooks the rear garden, radiator, door leads to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

First floor family bathroom – A modern replacement white suite comprising low level WC, work surface with cupboards under, panelled bath with glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower over, sink bowl over cupboard, tiling to splash prone areas, chrome heated towel rail, illuminated mirror, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, luxury vinyl floor tiles, extractor fan, inset feature ceiling lighting.

Outside
This property stands in a generous level plot and gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre (0.22 acres approximately). At the front of the property there is a lawned garden, giving a depth of 21’ from the verge, the front garden is laid to lawn and is level and boasts mature shrubs and trees, pathway leads to front door with outside light, timber five bar gate gives vehicular access from the country lane to a large private driveway providing offroad parking for 6 cars or more, outside security lighting, outside oil boiler, driveway leads to detached double garage.

Detached Double Garage – 16’7 in depth x 17’ in width
Up and over garage door, light and power connected, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC personal door to the side, tap, rafter storage above.

Side driveway leads to the main rear garden.

Rear Garden – 57’7 in width x 118’ in length maximum
This level rear garden is of substantial proportions and laid mainly to lawn, enclosed by timber panelled fencing, paved patio area, oil tank rainwater harvesting butt, greenhouse, vegetable garden, a variety of mature trees and shrubs.