3 Bedroom Detached House For Sale
A detached three bedroom cottage in need of full renovation, set in of 5.31 acres (2.15 hectares). For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 15 November 2024 2:00 PM at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL.
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 15 November 2024 2:00 PM at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
In need of renovation throughout this detached cottage is set in 5.31 acres (2.15 hectares) in a rural yet accessible location. Surrounded by views of the Blackmore Vale countryside this property offers a great deal of potential. To the front a covered porch opens into a small hallway providing access to both the living room and dining, both providing large inglenook fireplaces. Beyond the dining room is a kitchen, to the rear of the dining room lies a boot room/utility room, also providing access to the bathroom. On the first floor are three double bedrooms. Outside to the rear is a large garden with a small stone built outbuilding. Adjacent to the property and accessible from Stock Hill Lane is the field.
Situation
The property is located on a quiet road in Holwell village, with the nearby villages of Bishops Caundle and King Stag offering a pub, coffee shop, and garage for essential amenities. Bishops caundle has a primary school. Sherborne, 6 miles has a variety of shops, businesses, and a Waitrose supermarket. Other nearby towns include Yeovil (5.5 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles). Sherborne offers excellent schooling options, including primary and secondary schools, as well as private schools like Sherborne, Leweston, and Bruton. The town provides a regular train service to London Waterloo (approx. 2.5 hours), while Castle Cary station (12 miles) offers a faster route to Paddington (about 90 minutes). Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter airports are also within reach.
Local Authority
Dorset County Council
Services
Mains electricity, cesspool drainage, private water supply.
Mobile phone coverage – coverage is available from all four major networks outdoors with no coverage inside.
Standard broadband is available in the area.
(Information from https://www.ofcom.org.uk)
Agents Note
Flooding – the Government’s flood risk assessment at https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk# gives the flood risk of an area, not a specific property. The owners report there have been no issues for this property with flooding during their or previous ownerships.
Solicitors
Caron Abbot
Porter Dodson
Bretts Yard, Digby Rd, Sherborne DT9 3NL
caron.abbott@porterdodson.co.uk
01935 846764
Viewing arrangements
Viewings strictly by appointment only.
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Utilities
Electricity | Mains Supply |
Water | Ask Agent |
Heating | Ask Agent |
Broadband | Ask Agent |
Sewerage | Cesspool |
Rights and Restrictions
Private rights of way | Ask Agent |
Public rights of way | Ask Agent |
Restrictions | Ask Agent |
Parking | Ask Agent |
Risks
Flooded in last 5 years | Ask Agent |
Flood Defenses | Ask Agent |
Source of Flood | Ask Agent |