Beer Hackett, DT9

FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN. ‘The Old Rectory’ is a handsome, period, detached house (2923 square feet) situated in a simply fabulous level plot and gardens extending to just under half an acre (0.46 acres approximately) with the main gardens boasting sunny southerly and westerly aspects. The property is situated in a peaceful village location and is approached by a private hedge-lined gravel drive providing off road parking for eight cars or more leading to a detached timber garage and further attached garage. The house boasts lovely rural outlooks and views incorporating the pretty local parish church. It benefits from bespoke, period-style double glazing plus an oil-fired / integrated solid fuel radiator central heating system and solar panels. The property boasts many appealing character features from the era including excellent ceiling heights, replacement sash windows (by Timber Windows), panelled doors and fireplaces. The property is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and boasts scope for extension and reconfiguration and the creation of a self-contained annex (subject to the necessary planning permission). The well laid out accommodation is vast and flexible, arranged over two floors and boasting good levels of natural light due to dual aspects. It comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, ground floor WC / shower room, inner hall, second sitting room / ground floor bedroom and office with loft room above – originally built as a ‘granny annexe’ and subsequently used as office space. On the first floor, there is a landing area, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. The picturesque, historic abbey town centre of Sherborne is only a short drive away with a coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants and famous private schools.