No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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2 bedroom house

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2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: E*
1,598 sq ft / 148 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • RARE AND UNIQUE - A ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY!
  • VIEWS OF SHERBORNE HOUSE AND SHERBORNE ABBEY!
  • LEVEL PLOT AND STUNNING NATURAL STONE WALLED GARDEN EXTENDING TO 0.16 ACRES APPROXIMATELY.
  • SPACIOUS AND LIGHT ACCOMMODATION EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 1598 SQUARE FEET.
  • ATTACHED INTEGRAL GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY PARKING FOR THREE CARS.
  • LINK DETACHED NATURAL STONE PERIOD CONVERSION PROPERTY.
  • WITH CURRENT PLANNING PERMISSION PASSED FOR A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION / GRANNY ANNEX.
  • Planning application: WD/D/16/002421. Link:
  • SITUATED IN ONE OF THE BEST ADDRESSES IN SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE.
  • VERY SHORT WALK TO SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE AND MAINLINE RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO.
DETACHED PERIOD NATURAL STONE CONVERSION HOME IN TOP ADDRESS IN SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE - VIEWS OF SHERBORNE HOUSE AND SHERBORNE ABBEY! RARE AND UNIQUE! SET IN PLOT AND WALLED GARDEN EXTENDING TO 0.16 ACRES (approximately). PROPERTY COMES WITH CURRENT PLANNING CONSENT TO EXTEND! 51 Hound Street is a substantial, link-detached, natural stone, period, conversion property with generous accommodation extending to approximately 1598 square feet and a simply fabulous, large rear garden fully enclosed by attractive natural stone walls and boasting a sunny westerly aspect. The level plot and gardens extend to approximately 0.16 acres. The house is situated in one of the most sought-after residential addresses in the heart of Sherborne Town with town views incorporating Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne House. This unique property boasts driveway parking for three cars leading to an integral single garage.  The house comes with huge scope for further extension and currently has planning consent for a single storey extension / granny annex at the side and rear (Planning application: WD/D/16/002421 - link: ). It is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. It also boasts plenty of space to add a cabin or home office in the rear garden (subject to the necessary planning permission). The house is in beautiful order throughout, retaining much original character including exposed floor boards, a cast iron log burning stove and period stone fireplace. It comes with mains gas fired radiator central heating and period-style double glazing. The deceptively spacious accommodation is well arranged, enjoying excellent levels of natural light from dual aspects. It comprises large entrance reception hall, sitting room / dining room, open-plan kitchen breakfast room and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a split level landing area, master double bedroom with en-suite shower room, second generous double bedroom and a family bathroom. The house is located in a fantastic residential address, a stone’s throw from Sherborne House and the popular centre of Sherborne Town. There are great dog walks from nearby the property. The property is very close to events venue, The Digby Hall and Sherborne Library. Sherborne has a coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. This lovely property is perfect for those aspiring couples or families looking for the ideal Sherborne home, cash rich buyers looking for somewhere to settle in this exceptional area or as a pied-a-terre, investors looking for holiday lets or residential buy-to-let investments. THE CURRENT VENDOR HAS FOUND A VACANT PROPERTY THAT SHE IS INTERESTED IN BUYING - WITH NO FURTHER CHAIN.

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