For Sale3 Bedroom House in Hill House Close, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9£385,000

4 Hill House Close lies in a quiet location, a short walk to the centre of Sherborne but away from busy traffic. Originally the grounds of a large Victorian house, the property forms part of a select development built in the 1980s. Number 4 is approached via a drive leading to a garage with an attractive front lawn bordered by various plants and shrubs. The front door opens into the entrance hall with a conveniently located cloakroom beyond. To the front of the property is a kitchen/dining room with space for a small table and chairs to one end and a fully fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units to the other. The dual aspect sitting room has a gas fire and is the perfect focal point for those cosy nights in. It has the benefit of glass doors out to the delightful gardens, giving another dimension to this practical room. There are three bedrooms upstairs, two being good size doubles with fitted wardrobes and one looking over the gardens to the rear. The bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, along with lots of storage cupboards on the landing. OUTSIDE The delightful gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a terraced area and space for a table and chairs, perfect for outside entertaining or evening drinks. There is a sizable amount of privacy with timber fencing that surrounds the garden and plenty of well-established plants, providing some foliage. Mature trees and shrubs including Buddleia, Acer and Smoke Bush brings all year-round interest and colour to this charming garden. The garage, complete with electricity and water provides through access to the rear gardens. All things considered, this is a property in a most desirable location, perfect for those wishing to take advantage of the culture of this desirable Abbey town. LOCATION The property is positioned in a quiet cul de sac made up of just a few houses providing security and a sense of community. Dominated by its ancient Abbey and school, Sherborne is arguably the most attractive town in Dorset and recently quoted in The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the South West. Numerous musical and cultural events occur throughout the year and there is a superb range of traditional shops and boutiques. The two castles, one of which was home to Sir Walter Raleigh, reflect the historic nature of the town, the centre of which is designated a Conservation Area, in which a policy of strict planning control operates to preserve its special character. West Dorset is well known for its unspoilt landscape and there are many pretty villages and countryside walks nearby. The Jurassic Coast is a mere twenty miles away at Weymouth. This stretch of coastline, from Portland to Lyme Regis, with its spectacular cliffs, has recently been designated a World Heritage Site. Communications to this part of the country are excellent. From Sherborne there is a regular train service to Waterloo in about 2 hours 15 minutes; the station is within walking distance. The A303 (linking with the M3) is a dual carriageway almost the whole way to the M3, thus putting London within a reasonable drive. SPORTING AND RECREATION The area is well known for its beauty and there is a network of bridleways and footpaths which cross the countryside making it ideal for walking, cycling and riding. Water sports can be found at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (near Yeovil) or on the south coast and racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath or Exeter. Golf at various courses including Yeovil, Sherborne and Dorchester. There are numerous cultural events and venues including the recently renovated Sherborne House, Dorset's premier cultural hub.