5 bed detached house for sale

Granville Way, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

A superb five bedroom, three bathroom beautifully appointed detached family home with integral annexe, double garage, generous gated parking and leafy garden setting.

Copper Beeches is undoubtedly one of the largest and most superior homes within this desirable development, built by Bellway Homes in 1999 and being offered to the market for the first time since construction, testament to the incredible home this has been for the current vendor.
The property has attractive brick elevations under a predominantly tiled roof, and during recent years has been significantly extended and re-configured to create an impressive and extremely versatile and substantial home, which will appeal to families and those seeking annexe accommodation for the purpose of multi-generational living, a self– contained office or perhaps to create an income. Internally the accommodation has a unique and stylish feel with much thought being given to the design, incorporating individual features throughout such as fitted wooden shutters to windows, coving, ceiling roses, panelling, bespoke joinery, double width doorways and fireplace.
A welcoming airy hall connects both the main living space and the additional annexe accommodation which is currently being used for extended family but could equally be integrated for use as a whole. The sitting room is a spacious and elegant room featuring a pebble gas fireplace with marble surround and is open plan to a wonderful kitchen/dining room which has striking inset skylights and French doors to the garden. The beautiful bespoke kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of hand painted cupboards and drawers with oak work tops over and inset twin Belfast sink. An island unit compliments the kitchen with further cupboards, breakfast bar, wine rack and matching oak top and really enhances this sociable family space. Integral appliances include a ‘Neff’ electric double oven, 5 ring gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. Beyond the kitchen a utility room has matching cupboards and shelving and space for white goods, this links through to the annexe which can be accessed via a private entrance if required and comprises of a bedroom with ensuite/wet room, living room with French doors to an enclosed area within the garden and a boot room. There is also a study on the ground floor and a cloakroom.
A painted staircase rises to the first floor and the four generous bedrooms which all have excellent built in and fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has an ensuite shower room and the family bathroom has a fresh white suite.
Services

We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. All windows and doors were replaced at the start of 2025.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Band F
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 Mbps. (Openreach/Gigaclear).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three 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 low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.

Copper Beeches enjoys a peaceful position on the northern edge of the development and is within walking distance from the beautiful and historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The town has a particularly attractive period centre and great amenities that include the Abbey, a main line train station, two supermarkets, three doctors’ surgeries and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area 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 along the A303 join at Wincanton.

A gated driveway provides parking for several cars and gives access to the double garage which is equipped with power and light, roof storage and a pedestrian door. The leafy garden setting gives a real sense of calm with established copper beech, beech and Norwegian maple trees and these surroundings give the property a really individual feel. The main garden is laid to lawn interspersed with stepping stones and has deep planted borders and an area of raised decking from which to enjoy the morning/evening sun. There is also an enclosed area of garden from the annexe as well as a paved terrace from the main part of the house.