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Freehold
Guide price
£600,000
3 bed country house for sale
Buckland Newton, Dorchester DT23 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC rating: F
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
E
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School 0.4 miles
- Cerne Abbas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School 3.4 miles
- Chetnole 6.4 miles
- Yetminster 7.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Detached house with garden and paddock
- In all about 6.60 ac (2.67 ha)
- In need of modernisation
- Three bedrooms
- Garage and store room above
- Countryside views
- Further 5.83 ac (2.36 ha) paddock available by separate negotiation
- Council tax band E
A three bedroom detached house situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Buckland Newton with garage, garden, paddock and stunning countryside backdrop, in all about 6.60 ac (2.67 ha).
The Property
The house requires gentle modernisation and has scope for extension, subject to necessary planning permission, to create a lovely home.
On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to the sitting room featuring an open fire. The well-equipped kitchen includes a range of floor and wall-mounted units, providing ample storage and workspace. Conveniently located off the kitchen is a utility room, providing additional storage.
Adjacent to the utility room is a garage with wc to one corner and a pull-down ladder to a large store room above, offering potential to convert into further living accommodation.
Upstairs, the first floor has a bathroom and three good sized bedrooms, each enjoying lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Outside
The house a low maintenance garden laid to lawn and paddock, offering plenty of space for livestock or potential for equestrian use. In all about 6.60 ac (2.67 ha).
Situation
Lanscombe Lane Cottage sits on the edge of the village with a backdrop of rolling countryside beyond. Buckland Newton has a revitalised village store, popular primary school, playing field, modern village hall, church and the ‘Gaggle of Geese’ public house.
Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Dorchester are about 10,10.5 and 11 miles respectively, all offering shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Both Dorchester
and Sherborne have mainline railway stations to London/Waterloo. There is also the local line from Dorchester to Bath/Bristol.
Cerne Abbas, about 4.5 miles, has a doctors’ surgery and pharmacy, 3 public houses and village store. The A303 is accessed to the north from Wincanton, providing a direct east/west route linking with the M3 to London.
There is some outstandingly beautiful countryside in the area, with a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.
In addition to the state schools there are an abundance of excellent private schools including Leweston, Sunninghill, the Sherborne schools, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Canford and Bryanston.
Services
Mains electricity and water.
Private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to get mobile coverage outdoors but have a limited service indoors ()
Local Authority
Dorset Council and
Council tax band E
EPC F
Agents Note
A further 5.83 ac (2.36 ha) paddock is available by separate negotiation. Speak to agent for further details.
The Property
The house requires gentle modernisation and has scope for extension, subject to necessary planning permission, to create a lovely home.
On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to the sitting room featuring an open fire. The well-equipped kitchen includes a range of floor and wall-mounted units, providing ample storage and workspace. Conveniently located off the kitchen is a utility room, providing additional storage.
Adjacent to the utility room is a garage with wc to one corner and a pull-down ladder to a large store room above, offering potential to convert into further living accommodation.
Upstairs, the first floor has a bathroom and three good sized bedrooms, each enjoying lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Outside
The house a low maintenance garden laid to lawn and paddock, offering plenty of space for livestock or potential for equestrian use. In all about 6.60 ac (2.67 ha).
Situation
Lanscombe Lane Cottage sits on the edge of the village with a backdrop of rolling countryside beyond. Buckland Newton has a revitalised village store, popular primary school, playing field, modern village hall, church and the ‘Gaggle of Geese’ public house.
Sturminster Newton, Sherborne and Dorchester are about 10,10.5 and 11 miles respectively, all offering shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Both Dorchester
and Sherborne have mainline railway stations to London/Waterloo. There is also the local line from Dorchester to Bath/Bristol.
Cerne Abbas, about 4.5 miles, has a doctors’ surgery and pharmacy, 3 public houses and village store. The A303 is accessed to the north from Wincanton, providing a direct east/west route linking with the M3 to London.
There is some outstandingly beautiful countryside in the area, with a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.
In addition to the state schools there are an abundance of excellent private schools including Leweston, Sunninghill, the Sherborne schools, Clayesmore, Milton Abbey, Canford and Bryanston.
Services
Mains electricity and water.
Private drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that you are likely to get mobile coverage outdoors but have a limited service indoors ()
Local Authority
Dorset Council and
Council tax band E
EPC F
Agents Note
A further 5.83 ac (2.36 ha) paddock is available by separate negotiation. Speak to agent for further details.
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Listed by
Symonds & Sampson - Dorchester
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