Bradford Lane, Longburton, Sherborne, DT9

JUST UNDER ONE ACRE! ‘Abinger’ is a substantial (1800 square feet), mature, detached bungalow situated in, arguably, the best residential address in the pretty Dorset village of Longburton on a quiet country lane, a very short walk to the popular village pub. It is a short drive to the historic town centre of Sherborne and the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The property stands in a generous, level plot and gardens extending to just under one acre (0.82 acres) approximately. The gardens back on to fabulous fields and countryside. Outbuildings include a large summerhouse / studio with shower room / WC plus various barns. The property benefits from an impressive gated, sweeping driveway approach providing parking for ten or more cars. The property benefits from solar panels, an air-source heat pump powering radiator central heating plus double glazing. The exceptionally spacious, well-arranged, flexible accommodation boasts excellent levels of natural light from a sunny aspect and large windows. It comprises entrance reception hall, sitting room with cast iron log burning stove, open-plan kitchen / dining room, utility room, three generous double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. There are great country lane walks from the front door of this property – ideal as you do not need to put the children or the dogs in the car. It is also a very short drive to the picturesque, historic town of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with coffee shops, restaurants, market square, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne’s world famous private schools. It is also a very short drive to the mainline railway station to making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours. Sherborne has recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus superb restaurant.