Description
A charming three bedroom detached home is situated on a quiet no through lane on the outskirts of the popular village of Marnhull. The property sits on a good size plot, in a lovely location, with fantastic potential (subject to relevant permissions). Offered for sale in two lots with an additional parcel of amenity land measuring 0.75 acres (0.30 ha) - please see separate listing.
Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 12 December at 2pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property - Likely to date back to the mid 20th century, this three bedroom detached home is situated on a quiet no through lane on the outskirts of the popular village of Marnhull. The property boasts well-proportioned rooms and light accommodation, but would benefit from refurbishment throughout. The house sits on a good-size plot, offering potential to extend (subject to the relevant
permissions). Please refer to the agents note.
Situation - Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life with two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. Surrounded by beautiful country side the larger towns of Sturminster Newton is circa 3.5m, Shaftesbury c. 6 miles and Gillingham c. 6miles.
Agents Note - As at 05/09/2025:
Ultrafast broadband available - source Ofcom. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details. The property is located in Flood Risk Zone 2.
Please note the buyer of Lot A will have first option to purchase Lot B for fixed price of £25,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
There are structural issues at The Presbytery which are understood to be a result of drainage issues and tree growth. A defects report and drainage report will be included in the legal pack for further information and we recommend that bidders seek further advice from specialist professionals.
We are aware of the presence of asbestos at the property. Please refer to the asbestos report in the legal pack.
The sellers are looking to recover some of their legal fees from the buyer, please refer to the legal pack.
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Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil central heating. Private drainage, we understand that the system may not comply with current regulations and the cost to replace the system should be factored into a maximum bid.
Local Authority - Dorset Council
Council Tax Band E
Solicitors - Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Exeter EX1 1UG
njjackson@trowers.com
01392 612600
