5 bed detached house for sale

Elm Road, Sherborne St. John RG24

A charming five bedroom detached family home dating from the 1930’s, offering spacious and well balanced accommodation while retaining much of its original character. This beautifully presented property has been extensively improved to create a comfortable and stylish modern home ideal for family living.

The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hallway, a dual aspect lounge filled with natural light, and a separate family room with an elegant bay window. The well appointed kitchen has been replaced with a contemporary layout and includes integral appliances, flowing seamlessly into a large utility room. A downstairs cloakroom adds further practicality. Upstairs, the first floor boasts five generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a spacious four piece family bathroom. New electric showers have been installed to both the bathroom and ensuite.

Externally, the property is well screened from the road and approached via a long newly laid driveway providing additional parking, enhanced lighting and five bar gates for added security. The driveway leads to a detached double garage with two electric doors featuring natural light windows and a studio office above, complete with two Velux windows making it ideal for home working. The garden wraps around the property and has been fully landscaped and levelled. It is mainly laid to lawn with steps and a ramp for easy access, is fully enclosed with fencing and gates, and is dog proof. A paved terrace offers a good level of privacy and an excellent space for outdoor entertaining.

Further improvements include a new front door with a tiled porch entrance, a new stable style back door, an extended and repaired patio, and a conservatory upgraded with a solid roof. Flooring and carpets are new throughout, and the interior has been decorated to a high standard with the addition of an extra handrail to the staircase. The heating system has been fully upgraded with a modern combi boiler, all new radiators and no hot or cold water tanks. Additional features include a conventional flue log effect gas stove with thermostatic remote control, a Ring alarm system and Blink security cameras positioned around the property.

Elm Road enjoys a pleasant outlook over open countryside in the village of Sherborne St John. The A340 provides quick access to the M3 motorway at Junction 6, while the A33 links to the M4. Basingstoke offers a mainline rail service to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes, making this an excellent location for commuters.

EPC Rating: D