5 bed detached house for sale

Springfield Road, Milborne Port, Sherborne, Somerset DT9

A substantial detached family home offering in excess of 2,600 sq ft of well-proportioned and versatile accommodation, set within a generous plot approaching 0.3 of an acre in a mature and private position within the sought-after village of Milborne Port.

This is a cherished and long-held home, now offering an exciting opportunity for a new owner to modernise and create a truly exceptional family residence. While the property would benefit from updating, it has clearly been well maintained over the years and provides an excellent balance of space, layout and potential.
The ground floor is particularly well arranged for family life, comprising a kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the rear garden, complemented by a separate utility area. There are several reception rooms, including a formal dining room with bay window, a spacious sitting room, and a sun room that enjoys direct views across the garden, creating an inviting connection between inside and out. In addition, two separate study areas provide excellent flexibility for home working, hobbies or further reception space, along with a convenient cloakroom.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with five bedrooms, including a notably generous principal bedroom, all served by two bathrooms, offering ample accommodation for growing families or those requiring guest space.

Services
We understand that All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.

Additional Information
Broadband: FTTP-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 1000 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000 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 located centrally within the heart of Milborne Port, which is conveniently placed just three miles to the East of the historic Abbey town of Sherborne. The village has an unusual amount of local amenities which include a butchers, an award winning fish and chip shop with restaurant, a chemist, a Coop food store, a doctor’s surgery, public house, a social club, a fine and well-regarded restaurant "The Clockspire", a primary school, two churches and a village hall. 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.

Externally, the property is approached via a driveway providing ample parking and access to an integral double garage. The plot itself is a standout feature, extending to approximately 0.3 of an acre, with the rear garden being a particular highlight. Lovingly tended over many years, it offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion, framed by mature trees and established planting. The generous lawn and seating areas provide a wonderfully peaceful setting for outdoor living and entertaining, and it is evident this has been a much-enjoyed and valued space by the current owner.
Altogether, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of significant size and potential in a desirable village setting, offering buyers the chance to update and personalise a much-loved property while enjoying a truly special garden environment.