Description
A semi-detached 2 -bedroom cottage set in the beautiful Dorset countryside for modernisation and renovation.
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 26th February 2026 at 2:00PM at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA
The Property - An attractive semi-detached cottage of brick construction under clay tiled roofs in need of modernisation and upgrading. The property comprises a kitchen, living room and boot room to the ground floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. The property includes a good-sized private garden and boasts fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. Set in a generous plot of 0.43 acres.
Situation - The property is situated on the edge of the Blackmore Vale within Dorset's National Landscape. This sort after area is both rural and accessible just 7 miles from the Abbey town of Sherborne and 10 miles from the county town of Dorchester, both offer a wide range of everyday amenities and transport links. They also provide a good selection of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.
Services - The cottage is connected to mains electricity.
The cottage is connected to mains water. The buyer will be responsible for installing a sub-meter and all costs associated with maintaining the connection.
The range cooker, radiators and heating pipework are excluded from the sale of Lot B and will be removed prior to completion.
Private drainage system shared between No. 1 & No. 2. We understand that the septic tank does not comply with current regulations, and any buyer should factor the cost to replace this into their maximum bid. Please refer to the legal pack for further information.
As at 08/01/26 Ultrafast broadband is available, there is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details. (Source: OfCom)
Agents Note - Please note, at the auction, the buyer of Lot A will have the first option to purchase Lot B for a fixed price of £195,000. If the buyer of Lot A does not purchase, then Lot B will be offered to the room.
A right of access will be granted over the area hatched in blue on the sale plan. Maintenance responsibility will be shared equally between the three parties that use the access track.
The successful purchaser will be required to erect a stockproof fence between points A, B, C and D within 6 weeks of completion.
Floor Risk Zone 1.
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
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Local Authority - Dorset Council - 01305 251010
Council Tax Band: C
Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP
Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ
01258 488205
Sarah Dunlop - sarah.dunlop@blanchardsbailey.co.uk
