Summary - Leweston Manor Lodge, Leweston Road, Longburton DT9 6EL
3 bed 3 bath Bungalow
Renovated stone gatehouse on 0.33 acre, south gardens and planning permission for garage.
Three bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms
Leweston Manor Lodge is a beautifully renovated three-bedroom single-storey former gatehouse, set in about 0.33 acre of enclosed, south-facing gardens beside Leweston School. The architect-led extension (2018/19) creates a bright, vaulted open-plan kitchen/living area, three bedrooms each with en suite, utility room and cloakroom — all finished to a modern rustic standard while retaining stone elevations and period character.
The plot is a major draw: large, fully enclosed lawns, gravel parking and a gated entrance give privacy and room for outdoor living. There is historic planning permission for a detached oak-frame double garage and car port, offering clear scope to add significant, sympathetic parking/garage accommodation subject to reinstating permissions.
Practical points to note: the property uses electric storage heaters and is on private drainage; stone walls are assumed to have no insulation which may mean higher running costs and potential opportunity for energy upgrades. Broadband speeds are limited (typical maximum c.20 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload) despite excellent mobile signal. The home is offered freehold and chain free, with affordable Council Tax (Band C).
This location will particularly suit families or downsizers seeking a peaceful rural setting with outstanding local schooling, easy access to Sherborne and countryside amenities. The house is turnkey in presentation but offers sensible improvement potential around insulation and energy efficiency for a buyer who wants to reduce running costs or add a garage as permitted historically.
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