Leweston, Sherborne, Dorset

A fabulous house of over 3000 sq ft with period origins and superb contemporary extension with stunning far-reaching views to the west over surrounding countryside.

The Dwelling - White Roses occupies a fabulous elevated and secluded, rural position with glorious countryside views on the north western edge of the Leweston School grounds. The house which dates back to 1810 has spacious accommodation arranged over two floors and an appealing mix of character, period charm, together with a striking and substantial contemporary single storey extension. The house was recently rendered with Nano silicone render with 110-120mm external insulation added in 2024 with cement board. In November 2025 Planning Permission was granted for the conversion of outbuilding to a Granny annexe.

Accommodation - See floor plan
Ground floor - Hall, sitting room, office, Kitchen/dining/living room, cloakroom.

First floor - 4 double bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms.

Outside - The property is found at the end of a long drive in the grounds of Leweston School. Outside are circa 1.36 acres of landscaped gardens that wrap around the house, together with a private drive, parking and a useful barn with planning permission to convert to a Granny annexe - P/HOU/2025/02417.

Situation - White Roses sits at the end of the Leweston School drive and is very private and secure. The school offers a range of facilities for residents including a cafe, use of the swimming pool and many social events. The house looks out at the village of Lillington which has a pretty Church and excellent community. About 1.6 miles away lies the village of Longburton with The Rose and Crown pub and the pretty Church of St James. The village offers a strong community spirit with a pub, village hall, and parish church. Just four miles south of Sherborne, Longburton benefits from easy access to the town’s excellent amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets and well-regarded private schools. Sherborne also offers a direct train service to London Waterloo (2.5 hours), with a faster route to Paddington from Castle Cary (90 minutes). Yeovil (8 miles) and Dorchester (15 miles) provide further amenities, and Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter Airports are all within reach.

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Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Material Information - Standard & ultrafast broadband is available.
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Council Tax Band: D
Rights of Way: Right of Access through Leweston School.