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"A fine and most appealing four bedroom 1930s detached residence, privately positioned in one of Sherborne s most sought after residential roads. Beautiful gardens and grounds amounting to approx. 0.41 acre with detached double garage and ancillary accommodation.


Quinta is believed to have been built in the 1930 s and has classic brick elevations under a tiled roof, which was fully renovated in recent years. The property has been well cared for by the current owner, with the addition of a stone built double garage and versatile bedroom studio above. The property sits to the centre of its generous plot giving rise to extension possibilities, subject to necessary consents. Many original post art deco features have been retained, with the principal rooms well positioned and offering a southerly orientation over the gardens. In summary the accommodation comprises porchway and entrance hall with parquet flooring, cloakroom, study, sitting room with stone fireplace and woodburner inset, fitted kitchen with pantry and dining area. Upstairs the property offers four well proportioned bedrooms, with both the principal bedroom and guest bedroom offering fitted wardrobes. The bedrooms are served by both a family bathroom and tastefully fitted separate shower room.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric, gas, water and drainage are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating. Solar Panels for hot water heating.
Council Tax Dorset Council Band G.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband FTTP Ultrafast broadband is available highest available download speed 1800 Mbps, highest available upload speed 1000Mbps. 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 .

Quinta is located on The Avenue, which is one of the most sought after residential roads in Sherborne comprising for the most part of large Victorian Edwardian red brick houses. The property lies within short walking distance of the main thoroughfare of Sherborne that has a wealth of amenities that include the Abbey, Sherborne House Arts Centre, a main line train station and a comprehensive range of shops, public houses and restaurants. The local regional centre of Yeovil lies within short motoring distance and with Sherborne provides an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area while the region is well known for its schools which include the Sherborne Schools, the Bruton Schools, Millfield, St Antony s Leweston. Communication links are good with the main line station 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.

A private gated entrance gives way to a tarmac drive that runs along the right hand side of the property to both a parking and turning area and access to the stone built double garage and first floor bedroom studio with en suite shower room. The formal gardens lie on the south side of the property and are laid to lawn, with an area of raised terrace close to the house edged by mature shrubs and specimen trees. To the side and rear of the house there are is an array of substantial fruit and vegetable gardens, intertwined with paved paths with to one corner a paved sun terrace. The property is enclosed by a mixture of stone walls and mature hedging providing a peaceful and private setting so rarely found in a town centre location."