2 bed flat for sale

Hound Street, Sherborne DT9

A light and spacious top floor apartment with lift, parking and car port. Wonderful elevated views and only a few minutes’ walk to all key amenities. No Onward Chain.

38c Hound Street is a top floor apartment, forming part of a Victorian building which was once part of Fosters School (the former boys grammar school in the town) and which was converted in the 1990’s into three apartments, one on each floor. This residence would be ideal for anyone looking to move into the heart of the town, or living part of the year abroad and wanting a secure ‘lock up and leave’ home. This apartment has excellent proportions, with high ceilings, picture rails and sash windows. This is complimented by recent upgrades to both the fitted kitchen and en suite facilities.
A communal entrance with lift and stairs serves the apartments and is in good decorative order. The apartment has its own landing, with access into a wide entrance hall with all rooms leading off. The sitting room is light and dual aspect, with southerly and westerly views over the town. There is also a feature fireplace with gas fire inset. The fitted kitchen/ breakfast room has a host of comprehensive modern units, pantry, electric oven and hob, with under counter space for white goods. There are two excellent double bedrooms, both having the benefit of fitted wardrobes. The principle bedroom has the benefit of a sizeable en suite shower. The apartment also offers a separate WC. A large loft hatch with folding ladder in the hallway leads up to a large attic space which is an excellent storage space and it is thought that, subject to any necessary consents, this attic could be converted into additional accommodation if so desired.

Services
All mains services, gas central heating. Council Tax Band D.
Tenure – Leasehold – 999 year lease commenced in 1996
Service charge 2024 - £5,166

Service Charge Note: The service charge covers lift maintenance, buildings insurance, cleaning of communal areas, maintenance of fire alarms, gardening and a sinking fund for ongoing repairs.

This property lies to the centre of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne within level walking distance of many of the towns amenities including the Abbey, a main line train station, two doctors’ surgeries, a library and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. The local regional centre of Yeovil lies within short motoring distance and with Sherborne provides an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with golf clubs in both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and state schools. Communication links are good with a main line station, linking Sherborne directly with London Waterloo while road links are via the A303 (joined at Wincanton) giving swift access to London and home counties along the M3, M25 route.

There is a communal gravelled entrance drive and separate parking area providing one parking space designated in the courtyard and a car port. Communal bin storage.

Agents note: There has been a fire which has affected the covered carport garage as well as the other garages adjacent. The reconstruction work (funded by insurance claims) has been organised and is due to commence in early September and should be largely complete by Christmas. If for any reason the work is not complete by the time of the purchase, the vendors agree a proprtionof of the purchase price can be deferred until the works are complete