3 bed detached house for sale

Newtown, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Somerset DT9

An attractive 3/4 bedroom detached home presented to the highest of standards with integral garage and gardens. Well located within walking distance of a park, doctors surgery, shop & public house.

Built in 1931,73 Newtown is built of an attractive blend of brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof. Typical of the era, this property benefits from well-proportioned accommodation with generous ceiling heights. During the vendors ownership there has been a comprehensive range of renovations, all finished to exacting standards. Key works include dual zone under floor heating and Travertine tile flooring and replacement carpets, all internal and external doors and windows replaced, LED lighting, window shutters throughout, not to mention complete renovations of kitchen and bathroom suites. A welcoming porch and hallway with striking glass and oak staircase leads through to the open plan kitchen/dining room. This room measures 19’7” x 18’8” and is a superb area for entertaining and everyday family use alike. The kitchen is fitted to the highest of standards with a Quartz worktop and breakfast bar, ceramic sink and half bowl drainer together with a host of base and wall units. There are host of superior integrated appliances to include a self-venting induction hob, twin eye level oven, dishwasher, double fridge/freezer. Bi-folding oak doors lead through to the sitting room having a wonderful south westerly bay window with bespoke window shutters. There is also a centrepiece fireplace with Jetmaster wood burning stove and oak mantle. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom and most useful utility providing additional storage and plumbing for white goods. The utility provides access to both the pleasant rear gardens and integral garage. Formerly four bedrooms, the first floor of the property has been cleverly reconfigured to provide what is now a total of three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a bay window flooding the room with natural light, having space for wardrobes and an ensuite shower. The remaining two double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom complete with walk in monsoon shower, separate tiled panelled bath, WC and vanity sink unit.

Services
We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating.
Council Tax: Somerset Council Band E.

Additional Information
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 220 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%).

73 Newtown is situated in the lower part of Newtown which is a peaceful and rural area with wonderful countryside walks from the doorstep. The property is very conveniently located in easy reach of the Co-op store and medical centre and within walking distance to the village centre which has a great range of amenities which include a primary school, two public houses, a good variety of village shops, churches, a fine and well regarded restaurant ‘The Clockspire’, village hall, children’s play areas and recreational grounds. There is also a regular bus service to Sherborne, Yeovil and Wincanton which provide between them an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with golf clubs at both Sherborne and Yeovil while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling. Communication links are good with 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.

To the front of the property is a generous driveway offering parking for 2-3 cars and access to the garage complete with electric door. Side access leads to the rear garden which is enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn, with terraced areas for alfresco dining. The gardens are bordered by an attractive stone wall and separate stone outbuilding.