Description
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday, 21 May 2026 2:00 PM. In need of renovation throughout, this three bedroom property sits within the heart of Sherborne.
Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday, 21 May 2026 2:00 PM. The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Dwelling - In need of modernisation throughout, this three bedroom terraced property offers brick elevations beneath a tiled roof.
Accommodation - Entered via an entrance hall, the living room is centred around an open fireplace and enjoys a front-aspect window. Adjacent is the kitchen, fitted with a range of cabinetry and providing access to the rear entrance hall, which in turn leads to the family bathroom.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, with bedroom three also housing the airing cupboard.
Garden - To the rear, the garden offers a fully enclosed outdoor space with a concrete seating area immediately adjacent to the property. This leads to a lawned section with established planting beds arranged throughout. The garden also benefits from a useful brick-built outbuilding, providing additional external storage.
Situation - This property is just a short walk from Sherborne's highly regarded high street, with its vibrant mix of boutique shops, artisan bakeries, cafés, restaurants, gastropubs and the popular farmers' market. The Abbey, Almshouses, the renowned Sherborne schools and the mainline station-with a direct service to London Waterloo in just over two hours-are all within easy walking distance, making this an exceptionally convenient and desirable location. Larger amenities can be found in Yeovil (5.5 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles), while excellent transport links include a faster service to Paddington from Castle Cary (12 miles) and easy access to the A303 connecting to the Home Counties. Bournemouth, Bristol and Exeter airports are also within convenient reach. The property also sits within close proximity to Perley, a popular walking area further leading to public footpaths around Sherborne Castle.
Material Information - Mains electric, water and drainage connected to the property.
No working central heating system.
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
There is mobile coverage available in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details.
(Information from Ofcom https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: B
The property is subject to a Section 157 restriction under the Housing Act 1985. This means that any future purchaser must have lived or worked within the local area for a specified period, typically within the district or adjoining parishes, unless consent is obtained from the local authority/housing association. Buyers should also be aware that this restriction may have implications for mortgage lending, and independent advice is recommended.
The neighbouring property holds right of access across the pathway between the property and garden of no.8, although the only property in the terrace with such access, No9, have added private rear access for day to day use and generally only use the pathway for putting out the property's bins for collection.
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