5 Manor close, Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, DT9

‘Willow Reach’ is a charming, natural stone, detached barn conversion situated in an idyllic, tucked away, edge-of-village location in simply stunning level gardens and grounds extending to over three quarters of an acre. The garden is south facing and backing on to picturesque woodland and a pleasant streamside scene. If rural tranquillity, woodland countryside views and wildlife is what you seek then look no further! This substantial property (2419 square feet) comes with an attached double garage and driveway parking for four to five cars or more. The main house is very well presented and enjoys excellent levels of natural light from dual and triple aspects and elegant ceiling heights. It is heated by an oil-fired radiator central heating system, LPG living flame fire and also benefits from uPVC double glazing. It is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing. The well-arranged accommodation comprises entrance reception hall, sitting room, dining room, open-plan kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a landing with study area, large master double bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room, three further generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. Countryside walks are on your doorstep – ideal as you do not need to put the children or the dogs in the car! It is a very short walk to the popular village pub. The town centre of Sherborne is a very short drive away. Sherborne boasts a superb boutique high street with coffee shops, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne’s world famous private schools. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station 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.