Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 25th July 2024 at 2.00pm at the Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne, DT9 3NL.
A development opportunity to refurbish the existing four-bedroom property and build a detached house at the rear, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

The Property - This site presents a development opportunity, offering the potential to refurbish the existing property and construct a new building at the rear, to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

The detached property features brick elevations under a tiled roof with UPVC double-glazed replacement windows. It has gas-fired central heating and offers an adaptable ground-floor layout, which could potentially include an annex for an independent or dependent relative.

The accommodation includes a bright entrance hall, where stairs lead to the first floor. The sitting room, featuring an open stone fireplace, connects to the dining room, which in turn leads a utility/second kitchen with base and wall cupboards, an integrated gas hob, and a gas-fired boiler.

On the ground floor, there is also a double bedroom, a bathroom, and the kitchen which is equipped with a range of base and wall cupboards, a tiled floor, and a door that opens to a long conservatory/lean-to. From here, a door leads to the study, which can also serve as a fourth bedroom, and another conservatory.

The first floor comprises two double bedrooms and a second bathroom.

Outside - The property has developmental potential, with detailed plans for a detached dwelling in the rear garden of the existing property. It currently features a triple garage, spacious front and rear gardens, and a driveway.

Situation - Winterbourne Abbas is about 5 miles west of Dorchester and has a primary school, St Mary’s parish church, petrol station with village shop and public house.

Dorchester has a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, the County Hospital and rail stations to London/ Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

The Heritage coastline is nearby with the picturesque village of Abbotsbury being about 5 miles away. The A35 gives good access to the west as well as Poole and Bournemouth to the east.

The surrounding countryside is well interspersed with foot and bridle paths giving access to many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Golf clubs at Dorchester (Came Down) and Bridport. Squash and tennis at Dorchester, fishing on the River Frome and sailing/water sports along the coast.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.

Broadband – Superfast speed available.
Mobile – It is reported that network coverage is likely for both indoors and out.
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It is reported that there is a high risk of surface water flooding to the lower part of the driveway. We are informed the property has never flooded (

Local Authority - Dorset Council
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Council tax band E
EPC D