Description
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday the 24 July 2025 at 2.00pm at the Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL.
Guide Price £200,000 - £225,000. Formerly used as offices, now with planning permission to be converted back into a pair of handsome three-bedroom townhouses in the heart of Dorchester.
The Property - Grade II listed, the buildings were most recently used as offices for an architect's practice and are now being sold with planning permission (Ref: P/LBC/2023/05762) for conversion back into a pair of three-bedroom houses with gardens.
Offered with vacant possession, the properties retain several attractive period features and are within walking distance of the town centre, Borough Gardens, local schools, and the Dorset County Hospital.
We understand that, under current planning policy, no Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment is required.
Outside - Each property will benefit from a small garden, with an existing outbuilding retained and converted to create a lovely garden room for each dwelling.
Situation - The properties enjoy a convenient location in the heart of Dorchester, the County Town, just a short walk from the Borough Gardens and the main shopping streets, which offer a wide range of retailers, cafés, and restaurants within easy reach.
Dorchester also boasts excellent leisure facilities and is home to the renowned Dorset County Hospital, both within easy walking distance. Sporting amenities include rugby, football, and cricket clubs, golf at Came Down, and sailing opportunities at Weymouth and Portland.
Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide regular services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. Additionally, frequent bus services connect the town to surrounding villages and towns.
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Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Electric heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - Likely coverage both indoors and outdoors on the Three and EE networks. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Dorset Council - 01305 251010
Current rateable value for 13-14 Princes Street, DT1 1TW
Offices and Premises, effective from 1 April 2023 to present: £12,750
Agent Note - The property falls within a conservation area.
