Rigg Lane, Trent, DT9

‘Half Acre House’ is a stylish, modern, substantial (3255 square feet) detached, extended house standing in exquisite groomed, landscaped gardens and a level plot extending to over half an acre (0.56 acres approximately). The house is situated in a superb ‘tucked away’ residential address in a quiet lane near the heart of this picturesque and prestigious Dorset village – a short walk to the popular village pub and excellent primary school. This wonderful home has been extended and reconfigured, creating a stylish, eclectic blend of a sizeable family home and contemporary open-plan ‘wow-factor’ living space with a fantastic flow of natural light. The property boasts private off road driveway parking for eight cars or more leading to an integral double garage. There is planning permission passed to build on top of the garage to add a fifth double bedroom with en-suite. This rare home is only a short drive to the historic town centre of Sherborne and the mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The main property boasts oil-fired radiator central heating, some electric under floor heating, an open fireplace plus uPVC double glazing. The vast, flexible, well laid out accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light from dual aspects and comprises large entrance reception hall, sitting room, conservatory / garden room, impressive open-plan kitchen / family room with bi-folding doors opening on to the patio area, incorporating three zones (kitchen, dining room and snug), huge games room, office / occasional ground floor bedroom five, utility room and lower ground floor cloakroom / WC. On the first floor, there is a large landing area and feature stairwell, master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, a fourth single bedroom and a family bathroom. This property enjoys countryside views as it backs on to fields. There are countryside walks in the lanes from the front door – ideal as you do not have to use the car!