For Sale £450,000 Guide price

4 Bedroom Detached House

Pipers Gate, Bradford Road, Sherborne, DT9 3QL

Key Features

• Completely adapted for wheelchair use
• Lift from basement to top floor
• Kitchen with lowered units and appliances
• Wide doorways
• 4 double bedooms
• Double garage and off road parking
• Perfectly located for Sherborne Girls/Boys/Prep school

Description

Imagine getting out of your car in your double garage with remote control door, and accessing the lift in the basement to take you to the ground or first floor. This is what the current owner thought when he first set eyes on this property in the mid 1980's. He saw the potential to develop it into an adapted living space. This house is now unrecognisable from the one purchased. The original garage to the side of the house was completely knocked down and rebuilt into what is now the kitchen and utility room and the master bedroom and ensuite. Added to that was the lift shaft, the basement, and a 7.5 meter tunnel leading from the basement to the double garage. The front garden was landscaped and there is a big patio area with elevated flower beds. To complete the picture the owner purchased land to the side of the house which enabled access around the side to the back garden which was previously not possible.

In brief the house comprises, double garage with tunnel leading to the basement. Lift and stairs leading to the ground floor. Entrance hall with triple sliding doors to the front garden. Off the entrance hall is the large adapted kitchen with utility room. The utility room has a door to the back garden. The large dining room is off the hall and has double doors to the back garden. The living room with large double glazed windows to both front and rear gardens. There's also the lift and the cloakroom/WC. The stairs to the first floor open out to a spacious gallery landing. Off the landing are the 4 bedrooms, all doubles. The master bedroom has an ensuite wet room. All bedrooms have fitted double wardrobes. All the bedrooms have large double glazed windows, a real feature of this light and airy house. Also off the landing is the family bathroom, an airing cupboard, the lift, access to the loft and a door leading to a small balcony.

To the side of the garage is another door for easy access when not using a car. There is also a set of steps to the side of the garage that lead to the front garden. The front garden is south facing and is part laid to lawn nearest the house and a snail shell effect patio with raised flower beds, again due consideration given for wheelchair gardeners. There's a large elevated brick pond that makes a wonderful feature. To the side is a summer house, a large greenhouse and a vegetable garden surrounded by patio paving for ease of access. Beyond are 2 further sheds with a lean to for wood storage. From the side garden to the back garden there is a ramp. The back garden is mainly laid to lawn. There are a variety of established trees and shrubs.

The property is ideally located for access to the town centre and the schools. In fact it is opposite Sherborne Girls and just along the road from the Oxley Sports Centre which has it's own swimming pool. The town centre is but a few minutes walk and there you will find the amazing Abbey and the quaint, mainly independent high street outlets, restaurants and bars. The train station is serviced by the main line from Exeter to London Waterloo. Access to the A303 and the M5 is straight forward as well. The larger regional centre of Yeovil is approximately 5 miles away where you will find larger outlets.

Rooms

This home includes:

• Entrance Hall
  
  3.5m x 4.15m (14.5 sqm) - 11' 5" x 13' 7" (156 sqft)
  
  A lovely light open space. Triple sliding doors to the south facing front garden. Stairs to the basement or the first floor. Doors to the kitchen, large living room, large dining room, downstairs cloakroom/WC and the lift. There's also a handy storage cupboard.


• Living Room
  
  6.5m x 3.7m (24 sqm) - 21' 3" x 12' 1" (258 sqft)
  
  A great size reception room at 24 square meters. Lovely and light with large double glazed windows to the front and back gardens. A feature stone fireplace, great for that roaring fire in the evenings. There's a handy small hatch into the dining room.


• Dining Room
  
  2.7m x 6.52m (17.6 sqm) - 8' 10" x 21' 4" (189 sqft)
  
  Another great size reception room. This room used to be the kitchen when purchased and during the renovation was extended. It has 3 large double glazed windows to the rear aspect and a set of double doors leading to the side/rear garden. A handy hatch to the utility room as well.


• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
  
  3.3m x 4.9m (16.1 sqm) - 10' 9" x 16' (174 sqft)
  
  Irregular shaped room. An extensive range of fitted units with worktops and appliances suitable for wheelchair users. Integrated fridge, freezer and oven with extractor over. Low level hob and 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with drainer. Space and plumbing for the dishwasher. Lots of natural light comes in from the large double glazed windows. Wide sliding door to the utility room.


• Utility Room
  
  Irregular shaped room. Space and plumbing for the washing machine with space for the tumble dryer directly opposite. The worktop space here is standard height. There's a single bowl sink as well. The boiler is also situated here. A double glazed window to the rear and a door to the rear/side gardens.


• Cloakroom
  
  Always handy to have a downstairs loo. There's plenty of hanging space here for your coats as well.


• Gallery Landing
  
  4.17m x 5.82m (24.2 sqm) - 13' 8" x 19' 1" (261 sqft)
  
  A lovely open space, again with lots of light from the large double glazed windows. Doors to the 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom. There's also a door to a small balcony to the south facing front garden. There is potential to make this larger. Access to the loft which has an integrated ladder, is insulated and part boarded. There's a handy airing cupboard as well.


• Master Bedroom
  
  4.22m x 4.34m (18.3 sqm) - 13' 10" x 14' 2" (197 sqft)
  
  Irregular shaped room. A lovely bright room with an abundance of light all day from the south facing double glazed windows. Recently fitted new carpets. Fitted wardrobes running the length of the room. Door to the ensuite wet room. Neutral decor.


• Wet Room
  
  Irregular shaped room. Double glazed window to the rear. Corner bath. WC with bidet attachment. Basin. Shower area. Fitted cabinet.


• Bedroom 2
  
  3.21m x 3.65m (11.7 sqm) - 10' 6" x 11' 11" (126 sqft)
  
  At the front of the house with large double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobe. Neutral decor.


• Bedroom 3
  
  2.72m x 3.44m (9.3 sqm) - 8' 11" x 11' 3" (100 sqft)
  
  At the rear of the house with large double glazed window. Fitted triple wardrobe. Neutral decor.


• Bedroom 4
  
  2.72m x 3.65m (9.9 sqm) - 8' 11" x 11' 11" (106 sqft)
  
  At the rear of the house with large double glazed window. Fitted double wardrobe. Neutral decor.


• Bathroom
  
  2.31m x 1.96m (4.5 sqm) - 7' 7" x 6' 5" (48 sqft)
  
  At the rear of the house with double glazed window. 3 piece suite with shower over the bath. Built in cupboard.


• Basement
  
  Irregular shaped room. Stairs lead to the ground floor or you could take the lift. A range of units from the old kitchen make this a handy storage/utility area. A tunnel leads to the double garage.


• Double Garage
  
  7.64m x 7.26m (55.4 sqm) - 25' x 23' 9" (597 sqft)
  
  A great size double garage with extra alcove space utilising the space under the external stair case. Large enough for 2 cars and work benches. Up and over door with remote control. Side door as well.


• Front Access
  
  In front of the double garage there is some hard standing that will accommodate at least 2 cars. To the left of the garage there is a side door for easy access. There is a staircase leading to the front garden and up to the house.


• Front Gardens
  
  South facing and is part laid to lawn nearest the house. It has a snail shell effect patio with raised flower beds, again due consideration given for wheelchair gardeners. There's a large elevated brick pond that makes a wonderful feature


• Rear Garden
  
  Mainly laid to lawn. There are a variety of established trees and shrubs. From the back garden to the side garden there is a ramp. To the side is a summer house, a large greenhouse and a vegetable garden surrounded by patio paving for ease of access. Beyond are 2 further sheds with a lean to for wood storage.

Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Summary

Additional Information:

• Schools
  
  Sherborne has an excellent reputation for schools in both the state, Gryphon School, and the private sector, Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys and Leweston.


• Amenities
  
  The amazing Abbey and the quaint, mainly independent high street outlets, restaurants and bars. There are 3 doctors surgeries and a library. There's an abundance of highly regarded gastro pubs and eateries in the surrounding villages. The larger thriving market town of Yeovil is approximately 5 miles away and offers a large shopping precinct with a good range of established brand outlets. It also has a good range of leisure facilities, multiplex cinema, 10 pin bowling, health clubs, sports centres and restaurants. Sherborne and Yeovil both have excellent golf clubs and as you would expect in the West Dorset/South Somerset border there are multiple opportunities for external sporting/walking/riding pursuits.


• Out and about
  
  The amazing Jurassic Coast World Heritage site is less than an hour by car. Check out Chesil Beach, the sandy beaches at Weymouth, Lyme Regis, West Bay.......you'll be spoilt for choice here. Walking, equestrian pursuits, gastro pubs/restaurants, it's all on your doorstep here.


• Commuting
  
  Within easy reach of the A303 to take you east or west. The cities of Exeter, Bath, Bristol and Salisbury are all within approx 1 hour's driving distance. The train station is less than a mile away and has excellent links to London Waterloo and Exeter. Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Bournemouth airports are all within 60-90 minutes drive.


• Council Tax:
  
  Band E


• Service Included:
  
  Electricity, gas, water and sewerage.