Buckland Newton, Dorchester
Property Features
- For sale by Auction Friday 20 November 2026
- A semi-detached 3-bedroom cottage for renovation
- In a plot of 0.37 acres, including a large Dutch barn
- Far-reaching views and sought-after location
- Adjoining property available as a separate lot
- Sherborne 9 miles, Dorchester 11.5 miles
Property Summary
Full Details
For sale by Auction: A semi-detached 3-bedroom cottage for renovation, with a large Dutch Barn and 0.37 acres, set in the beautiful Dorset countryside with far-reaching views.
The Property - An attractive semi-detached cottage of brick construction under clay tiled roofs, in need of renovation throughout. The accommodation comprises kitchen, sitting/dining room and bathroom on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the first floor. The property includes a good-sized private garden, a large Dutch Barn to the east and a small outbuilding to the rear. The property enjoys impressive views over the surrounding countryside and is set in a generous plot of 0.37 acres.
Situation - The property is situated on the edge of the Blackmore Vale within Dorset‘s National Landscape. The property is 1 mile equidistant from the villages of Buckland Newton and Glanvilles Wooton. This sought after area is both rural and accessible just 9 miles from the Abbey town of Sherborne and 11 miles from the county town of Dorchester (approx.), with both offering a wide range of everyday amenities and transport links. They also provide a good selection of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools.
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Services - Mains electricity and water. The buyer will be responsible for installing a sub-meter and all costs associated with maintaining the connection. LPG Gas heating system. Private shared drainage system.‘ Ultrafast broadband and mobile coverage is available. refer to Ofcom.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band C
Agents Notes - 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 septic tank is shared by the cottages. We understand that the system does not comply with current regulations, and prospective buyers should factor the cost to replace into their maximum bid. Please refer to the legal pack for further information.
Solicitors - Blanchards Bailey LLP
Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ
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