Sandford Orcas, DT9

NO FURTHER CHAIN! ‘Sunnyside’ is an attractive, substantial (1723 square feet), detached, double-fronted, natural stone, period cottage set in a sought-after village centre address, a short walk to the village pub and a very short drive to the historic centre of Sherborne town and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. The cottage stands in level grounds and gardens extending to just over a third of an acre (0.36 acres approximately) with the rear garden boasting a sunny southerly aspect backing on to woodland and a pretty stream-side scene. The property comes with private driveway parking for four to five cars plus a large, detached natural stone barn and further timber outbuilding. The property is enviably free from the restrictions of Grade II listing and yet retains much original character including flagstone floors, open fireplaces and exposed floorboards. It requires some upgrading but benefits from electric heating and a log burning stove. This amazing and rare property offers scope to reconfigure, extend and potentially build in the grounds, subject to the necessary planning permission. The current accommodation comprises entrance hall, farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, study area and utility / inner hall plus an outside gardeners WC. On the first floor there is a landing area, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are excellent village and country lane walks from the front door – ideal as you do not need to put the kids or the dogs in the car! The cottage is also a short walking distance to the popular village pub. The property is a very short drive to the centre of the historic town of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, 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 in just over two hours. NO FURTHER CHAIN.