Marston Road, Sherborne

'Coombe House' is a simply superb, newly designed and refurbished, stylish single storey residence with extensive, flexible accommodation extending to 2916 square feet. The house has been fully re-designed and renovated to an exceptional standard throughout, boasting tasteful interior design, sublime new kitchen and bathroom suites and excellent natural light from multiple aspects and large feature windows. The property is situated in a exquisite, 'tucked away' hilltop location just a few minutes walk from the historic town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. It stands in a huge plot and landscaped gardens extending to just under an acre (0.90 acres approximately). The the main sitting room boasting dimensions of 34’4 maximum x 18’5 maximum and the fabulous open plan kitchen dining extending to 32’1 maximum x 16’7 maximum, this unique and rare home must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Many of the rooms enjoy views over Greenhill to Sherborne town centre plus wonderfully sunny aspects from an east-to-west orientation. Five double bedrooms - all with en-suite shower rooms, a family bathroom, plus a play room / office and a master suite with dressing room as well as en-suite shower room. The property is heated via a mains gas fired radiator central heating system and solar voltaic panel plus the benefits of uPVC double glazing. A long, sweeping driveway approach leads from the Marston Road to timber gates giving secure driveway parking for 7 cars or more. There is space and scope to add a substantial carport or garage, subject to the necessary planning permission. It is only a short walk to the prestigious, historic town of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne's world-famous private schools. It also has good access to the mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. MUST BE VIEWED!

Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant that is in the building of the original Sherborne House.

Paved pathway to front door, outside lighting. Oak double glazed front door leads to

ENTRANCE PORCH / BOOT ROOM: 8’11 maximum x 5’4 maximum. Solid oak frame windows, double glazed windows to the front, oak effect herringbone flooring, radiator. Oak glazed door leads to

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 8’4 maximum x 18’ maximum. A large greeting area providing a heart to the home. Radiator, double glazed window to the rear enjoys views towards Greenhill and Sherborne town. Oak doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: 32’1 maximum x 16’7 maximum. A simply stunning open plan main living area enjoying a light triple aspect with full height double glazed windows to the rear of the property enjoying views to Greenhill and Sherborne town plus an easterly aspect, double glazed sliding patio doors open onto the main walled rear garden boasting a sunny southerly aspect, double glazed windows to the front and driveway area, oak effect herringbone flooring, two radiators, extensive range of contemporary kitchen units comprising solid stone worksurfaces and surrounds, inset double stainless steel Franke sink, mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, integrated recycling containers, integrated fridge and freezer, retractable larder cupboards, built in stainless steel Bosch electric oven and grill, large island unit and solid stone worksurface, inset stainless steel Bosch five burner gas hob, a range of drawers and cupboards under, breakfast bar, ambient plinth lighting, ceiling mounted stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan. Oak door leads to

PLANT ROOM: 4’7 maximum x 6’1 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the front housing gas fired Worchester boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder.

Door from the kitchen/ dining room leads to

UTILITY ROOM: 11’6 maximum x 6’8 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed door to the rear walled garden, oak effect flooring, radiator, a range of fitted units comprising, stone worksurface and surrounds, ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for tumble dryer and washing machine, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, cupboard houses pressurised water tank, ceiling hatch to loft space above.

Oak glazed door from the kitchen/ dining room leads to the

SITTING ROOM: 34’4 maximum x 18’5 maximum. A simply huge main reception room enjoying impressive ceiling heights and boasting a light quadruple aspect, uPVC double glazed feature sized windows to the sides and rear, double glazed automatic ceiling windows, uPVC double glazed double French doors open to the walled garden, three radiators, feature fireplace with cast iron log burning stove, TV point, library area with extensive wall mounted book shelving.

Oak door from the entrance hall leads to

PLAYROOM / NURSERY: 17’8 maximum x 7’10 maximum. uPVC double glazed windows to the front, radiator.

CLOAKROOM / WC: 4’9 maximum x 3’11 maximum. Fitted low level WC, pedestal wash basin, tiled splashback, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.

FAMILY BATHROOM / NURSERY BATHROOM: 5’10 maximum x 7’5 maximum. A modern white suite comprising p shaped panel bath, glazed shower screen over, wall mounted mains shower over, tiled surrounds, ceramic wash basin over cupboard, mixer tap, fitted low level WC, chrome heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the front.

Oak door from the entrance reception hall leads to

MASTER SUITE WITH PRIVATE HALL: Oak doors lead off the private hall to

MASTER BEDROOM: 20’3 maximum x 9’8 maximum. A generous double bedroom enjoying a light triple aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to the front, side and rear, rear is a large feature arched double glazed window with views across Greenhill and Sherborne town, radiator,

DRESSING ROOM: 8’5 maximum x 7’3 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 8’5 maximum x 4’3 maximum. A white suite comprising low level WC, ceramic wash basin over cupboard, tiled splashback, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, extractor fan, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail.

Oak glazed door from the sitting room leads to further

INNER HALL: 15’10 maximum x 9’8 maximum, radiator. Oak door leads to further rooms.

BEDROOM TWO: 14’6 maximum x 16’10 maximum. A generous double bedroom with a light dual aspect, uPVC double glazed window to the side and rear, rear enjoys views to Sherborne town centre, radiator. Door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 13’9 maximum x 4’1 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains over, extractor fan, uPVC double glazed window to the rear.

BEDROOM THREE: 14’ maximum x 12’8 maximum. uPVC double glazed window to the rear with pleasant views, radiator. Door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 13’9 maximum x 4’8 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, double glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiled surrounds, chrome heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR: 14’8 maximum x 13’3 maximum. uPVC double glazed window overlooks pretty walled garden, radiator. Door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 5’8 maximum x 6’2 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, ceramic wash basin over storage cupboard, glazed corner shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, chrome heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed window to the side, extractor fan.

BEDROOM FIVE: 12’8 maximum x 11’8 maximum. A fifth double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window overlooks the pretty walled garden, radiator. Door leads to

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 7’1 maximum x 4’3 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin over storage cupboard, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, uPVC double glazed window to the side.

OUTSIDE:

A sweeping driveway approach leads up the hill. Timber gate gives vehicular access to secure enclosed driveway parking, providing off road parking for seven cars or more. There is space
and potential for the addition of a large carport of garage, subject to the necessary planning permission.
Paved pathway leads to the front of the property, outside lighting, electric vehicle charging point.

The property stands in exquisite, ‘tucked away’ hillside location in the middle of grounds and gardens extending to just under 1 acre (approximately 0.9 acres). The grounds and garden enjoy a good degree of privacy. The gardens and orchard land on the eastern side of the property boast the morning sun and views over Greenhill towards Sherborne town centre. Large, paved patio seating area, outside security lighting, ambient lighting. A terraced rear garden with orchard including some mature fruit trees. Pathway leads through the orchard to a gate giving access to Marston Road.

There is a portion of lawned garden on the northern side of the property enclosed by fencing and mature hedges. Large, detached timber summer house with light and power connected enclosed bin storage area. Steps rise to further portion of lawned garden boasting well stocked flowerbeds and borders, rockery garden, mature trees.

Timber side gates give access to the main walled garden. This beautiful piece of lawned garden is enclosed by high period natural stone walls and gives a secret garden feel. Further stone paved patio area with outside lighting, ambient lighting, outside electric point, a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders including some mature plants and shrubs.