3-bedroom bungalow · DT9 6EL
Sold STCListed 215 days
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About
PRICED TO SELL.
A beautifully renovated and extended, 3 bedroom single storey former Gate House, positioned in a plot amounting to 0.33 acre and surrounded by stunning Dorset Parkland at the entrance to the high regarded Leweston School.
NO ONWARD CHAIN. Leweston Manor Lodge was the former gatehouse to Leweston Manor Estate.
The estate was purchased in 1920 by Sir Eric Rose whose family were renowned for the manufacture of Lime Cordial. Today, part of the estate is owned by the reputable Leweston Private School.
The property has attractive stone elevations under a tiled roof and was extended in 2018/19.
The architect designed accommodation encompasses three bedrooms (all en suite), family bathroom, impressive kitchen/living room, hall, cloakroom, utility room and extensive grounds.
There is historic planning permission for a detached oak frame double garage and car port under a pitched tiled roof.
SERVICES We understand that mains electric and water are connected to the property. LPG gas central heating. Private drainage.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Tax Band C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Broadband: FTTP—Standard broadband is available—highest available download speed 20 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1 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.
Leweston Manor Lodge is situated in a sylvan setting surrounded by stunning Dorset parkland at the entrance to the highly regarded Leweston School for Girls.
Good walks, extensive bridle paths and a network of cycle tracks are all within easy reach of this highly desirable location.
Close by is the attractive village of Longburton boasting a thriving pub/restaurant, village hall and historic church.
Sherborne lies only three miles away with its famed 12th century Abbey, a variety of independent retailers and national retailers that include Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
Sherborne also has within its catchment area, many of the high ranking schools (both independent and state) in the region.
There is a mainline railway station with regular services to London Waterloo (2 hrs 20 mins) which is connected to many other destinations that include Yeovil (8 miles) Dorchester (16 miles), the Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) near Weymouth (25 miles).
The A303 is 11 miles to the north at Wincanton. The grounds are fully enclosed by an original stone wall and fencing.
The true south facing gardens are predominantly lawn with large gravel and parking area.
Value & comps
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