4 bed detached house for sale

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

A rare opportunity to purchase a fine and individually built four bedroom detached house, occupying a pleasant position in one of Sherborne’s prime locations. Tastefully renovated to the highest of standards. South facing gardens, double garage and parking.

Fortune’s Fold was architect designed and individually built in 1992 of natural stone elevations with brick detailing, under a tiled roof. In more recent years the property has been extended and a great deal of care and attention has gone into the revised layout and wonderful high specification finish. The principal living areas and bedrooms have a stunning south westerly outlook over the formal gardens. Viewings are recommended to witness the attention to detail throughout. No expense has been spared in the quality of the fittings, with beautiful oak flooring and tiled feature walls, alongside a bespoke kitchen and individually styled bathroom and en suites. In summary the accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, dual aspect study, south facing sitting room with Ashlar stone fireplace and woodburner, with a masterpiece open plan kitchen/dining and family room combined. The kitchen has a stunning central island and breakfast bar, with a range of handmade cabinetry and Neff integrated appliances.

The bedrooms are split over two floors, the first floor has three well proportioned double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, the principal bedroom having a particularly fine en suite with free standing bath and sperate walk in shower. A shower room located on the first floor serves the remaining bedrooms. On the second floor there is an additional bedroom suite with an enviable view of Sherborne Abbey and its own contemporary en suite.
Services

We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Band G
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, Three, O2, and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Fortune’s Fold lies to the centre of the Abbey town of Sherborne within level walking distance of many of the towns amenities which include the Abbey, a main line train station, two doctors surgeries, two supermarkets and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. There are golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling.
Communication links are good with the main line station linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

Approached from East Mill Lane is a shared block paved driveway leading to parking and a semi-detached double garage with roller doors, light and power. A short flight of steps lead to the enclosed south facing garden, partly walled with feature water fountain and tastefully landscaped with level lawn and mature floral borders. A paved pathway leads up to the property with a generous sun terrace abutting the property, perfect for outside entertaining. There is a greenhouse and side access to the landscaped front garden, with gated pedestrian access onto Long Street.