Sherborne International School

Sherborne School, Newell, Sherborne

4.59 acres

Description

The property currently comprises the premises of Sherborne International School. The site extends approximately 4.6 acres (1.9 hectares) and accommodates several buildings used for educational and pastoral activities. These include the former Newell Grange buildings, Nethercombe Farmhouse (former Emerenciana buildings), a modern accommodation block, together with the Greenfield Hall Building, which is used as a multi-use performing arts centre. There is also a smaller ancillary building referred to as the Francis Building. In total, the built accommodation extends to approximately 45,489 sq ft (4,226 sq m) on a gross internal area (GIA) basis.

The property also benefits from associated car parking and grounds. In addition, there are areas of undeveloped land in the north and eastern regions of the site.

The site benefits from vehicular access from Marston Road to the west and Blackberry Lane to the north, with additional pedestrian access available from Newell, ensuring convenient and flexible connectivity to the surrounding area.

A belt of mature vegetation and trees forms a natural boundary along the western edge of the site, while maintained hedgerows borders areas of the site to the north and west.

BUILDING HIGHLIGHTS

4.6 acre (1.9 hectare) site

45,489 sq ft (4,226 sqm) of existing floor space

Central location within the sought after town of Sherborne

Redevelopment opportunity for a range of uses (Subject to Planning)

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Location

The site occupies a central location within the sought after town of Sherborne in north west Dorset. The town lies approximately 6 miles (10 km) east ofYeovil, 41 miles (66 km) south of Bristol, and 41 miles (66 km) south-west of Bath. The site is well connected by road, situated just off the A30, which provides direct links east towards Shaftesbury and west towards Yeovil. Sherborne is a historic town renowned for its heritage assets, including Sherborne Abbey and Sherborne Castle which contribute to the town’s distinctive identity. The town centre offers a wide range of local amenities, including independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and both a Waitrose and Sainsburys supermarket. A Morrisons Daily convenience store is located 0.5 miles from the property. Further, larger retail offerings can be found in nearby Yeovil, which hosts a wider selection of retailers and employment opportunities. Sherborne also benefits from a weekly market and a strong sense of community. Sherborne Train Station is approximately 1.5 miles (0.9 miles) south of the property and offers regular rail services to London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids and Salisbury. Yeovil Pen Mill is located approximately 7.2 km (4.5 miles) from the property and offers direct services to additional stations such as Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa.