4 bed detached house for sale

Acreman Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

St Monan's is a detached period house occupying a delightful setting within walking distance of Sherborne town centre, enjoying generous gardens, far-reaching views and significant scope for further enhancement.

Believed to date from around 1900, the house is constructed of attractive local honey-coloured stone and render beneath a clay-tiled roof. The property enjoys a predominantly south and south-westerly aspect, allowing the principal reception rooms and bedrooms to benefit from an abundance of natural light, while many rooms enjoy views across the gardens towards the wooded hills beyond and the historic Abbey.
The accommodation extends to over two floors and retains many characteristics associated with homes of this period, including well-proportioned rooms, deep windowsills and excellent ceiling heights. At the heart of the house is a welcoming entrance hall leading to the principal reception rooms, comprising a sitting room with fireplace and a separate dining room, together with a cloakroom.
The kitchen is fitted with a cream two-oven aga, a range of wall and base units and space for informal dining. French doors open directly onto the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between the house and its outdoor space and providing an ideal setting for entertaining and al fresco dining.
On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms together with a dressing room, which offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom or study. A family shower room serves the bedrooms, whilst a former utility room presents an opportunity to create an additional bathroom or ensuite facility, subject to any necessary consents.
Whilst comfortably habitable, the property would now benefit from a programme of updating, offering purchasers an exciting opportunity to create a substantial family home tailored to modern requirements. The integral garage presents potential for conversion into an impressive kitchen-family room, whilst the existing eastern garage footprint may provide scope for extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
A particularly attractive feature is the property's generous grounds, including an additional parcel of garden situated along the northern boundary. This supplementary area of land adds considerable amenity value and, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and statutory consents, may offer potential for additional garaging, ancillary accommodation, a home office/studio or even the creation of a separate residential plot.
Offering an increasingly rare combination of a large garden, parking, garages and future development potential within walking distance of the town centre, St Monan's represents an exceptional opportunity in one of Dorset's most sought-after market towns.

Services and Outgoings
All mains services. Gas Central Heating

Additional Information
Broadband: FTTP-Superfast broadband is available-highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 17 Mbps. (Openreach).

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding: The property is in an area at a very low risk from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

The property is situated on the westerly side of the town within easy walking distance of Sherborne’s historic centre, which offers an excellent range of amenities including the Abbey, Sherborne House Arts Centre, mainline railway station, and an array of independent shops, public houses, and restaurants.
The nearby regional centre of Yeovil provides further facilities, while the area is renowned for its sporting and outdoor opportunities. Sherborne is home to a number of wellrespected schools including the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Bruton Schools, and Millfield. Transport connections are strong, with a direct mainline

The gardens are a particular feature of the property and enjoy a south-westerly orientation. Enclosed by attractive stone walls, they are predominantly laid to lawn and interspersed with mature trees, shrubs and established planting, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion.
From the gardens there are attractive views towards Sherborne Abbey as well as the surrounding wooded hills, providing an appealing backdrop throughout the year.
In addition to the principal garden, the property benefits from a valuable additional area of land on the northern boundary, providing further garden space and offering exciting future potential, subject to the necessary permissions.
The property is approached via a driveway from Acreman Street leading to a generous parking and turning area. Two garages provide useful storage, workshop space and further opportunities for adaptation.