High Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9

‘Abinger’ is a very pretty, period, Grade II listed, natural stone, double fronted cottage (1582 square feet) situated in highly desirable, quintessential village centre address with a generous plot and large garden (0.12 acres) boasting a sunny south-facing aspect and fabulous views of the ancient village church. The rear garden is enhanced by a stone barn and detached timber cabin – ideal for working from home and also offering scope for conversion to an annex or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permission. The main cottage is in beautiful decorative order throughout, retaining many character features including Inglenook fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, exposed beams and window seats. It is heated by a mains gas-fired radiator central heating system and benefits from secondary double glazing. The impressive, well-arranged, flexible accommodation boasts excellent levels of natural light from dual and triple aspects and a sunny southerly aspect at the rear. It is well laid out and comprises entrance reception hall, large sitting room / dining room, kitchen / breakfast room with hand painted units. On the first floor there is a large landing area, three generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are countryside walks not far from the front door – ideal as you do not need to put the children or the dogs in the car! It is a very short walk to the village centre, church, public house, primary school and village shops. Milborne Port boasts The Clockspire – a superb new restaurant, a brand new Co-op mini supermarket and a very good doctors surgery. The historic town centre of Sherborne is a 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.