3 bed detached house for sale

Brister End, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

A spacious and versatile, detached three bedroom 1930’s residence positioned in a private, edge of village location with stunning far reaching views towards the Wriggle Valley. Garaging, workshop and studio with annexe potential. Total plot extending to approximately 0.53 acre.

Downs Farmhouse is believed to have been built in the 1930s with brick and pebbledash rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The property is set away from the hustle and bustle of the village—yet within walking distance of the village centre, offering a real sense of privacy and impressive views towards the Wriggle Valley. Internal accommodation of the property is most welcoming; A hallway greets you with access to accommodation in the original body of the home and conservatory. The 1930s element of the ground floor retains all the period proportions and elegance, with the principal reception rooms having a south easterly orientation and outlook over the garden. In recent years, a quality Amtico flooring has been laid to the hall, sitting and dining room. In summary accommodation comprises sitting room with cast iron log burning stove, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with far reaching views to Somerset, conservatory/utility room and ground floor WC/cloakroom. The kitchen offers a selection of hardwood panelled kitchen units comprising laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset one and a half Franke sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, inset smeg gas hob, a range of drawers and cupboards under, breakfast bar, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, built in miele electric eye level oven and grill, integrated bosch fridge and dishwasher, radiator, tiled surrounds, ceramic tiled floor, uPVC double glazed door leads to conservatory/ utility room. On the first floor there is a landing area, three generous double bedrooms all offering pleasant views over the surrounding countryside, and a family bathroom.
There is a substantial two storey outbuilding consisting of entrance hall, WC, large double garage and large first floor studio room with first floor sun terrace. There is a separate, significant workshop (30’9”x 21’11”) with power and separate stores.
Services

Oil fired radiator central heating (new boiler installed in 2024) and UPVC double glazing while the outbuilding also has UPVC double glazing plus electric convector heater. Septic tank drainage.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—E.
Additional information

Broadband: FTTP—Standard broadband is available—highest available download speed 29 Mbps, highest available upload speed 2 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.

Downs Farmhouse is privately situated on the edge of the popular and attractive village of Yetminster that has a conservation area to its centre made up of period houses and an unusual number of amenities including a Spar, Post office, a public house, a primary school, a health centre, and a train halt. Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil provide between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with many walks to be had from the village itself while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with the train station at Yetminster on the Weymouth to Bristol line, a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.

The property is via a gated entrance, turning into a substantial driveway providing ample parking and easy access the outbuildings. There is a second gated entrance to the road, lying in front of the detached studio/outbuilding, offering potential for a separate autonomous plot. The property sits well within the curtilage, offering a generous level rear garden with far reaching views beyond. The rear gardens are private and predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with an arrange of fruit trees such as apple, plum and greengage, areas of vegetable beds and mature hedge and stone wall borders.