3 bedroom apartment for sale

A substantial three bedroom first floor apartment with elegant proportions, situated in the very heart of Sherborne. Recent change of use permission from commercial class E to residential use class C3. No Onward Chain.


The well-proportioned apartment has previously been occupied for retail purposes, but now has full planning permission for change of use back to its original residential use. Please note planning application P/PAMF/2024/00374 for further details. The building forms part of a terrace in the main shopping thoroughfare, with natural stone elevations under a tiled roof. The property is located in a most sought after central location, well positioned at the top of Cheap Street, Sherborne’s principal shopping street within walking distance of many of the town amenities. Its ground floor entrance and first floor accommodation allows for an elevated view of Cheap Street. The property is arranged over two floors with a ground floor reception lobby and stairs rising to the remainder of the first floor accommodation.  The property is deceptively spacious with a wide and welcoming landing giving access to the well proportioned bedroom and living accommodation. The fitted kitchen has access and outlook to the rear of the property, with a comprehensive range of base and wall units with work tops over, sink and half bowl drainer unit. The high ceiling heights in all rooms allow the feeling of light and space, with all rooms being versatile to serve as both bedroom or living accommodation. The sitting room and principal bedroom are both centred around an ornate fireplace with bay windows. The remaining two bedrooms are of good proportions and are served by a modern shower room. The property has recently installed gas central heating and double glazing and benefits from not having a costly service charge burden.

Services
All mains services. Gas central heating. Council Tax to be determined.

The property lies at the north end of Cheap Street with amenities at immediate hand. Many of the town amenities lie with short walking distance including the Abbey, a main line train station, two supermarkets, two doctors surgeries and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. The local regional centre of Yeovil lies within short motoring distance providing with Sherborne 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.

The property has no allocated parking, but residents permit parking is available at nearby public car parks. There is no allocated outside garden, the leaseholder of the ground floor bookshop has ownership of the rear garden.