Listed for £835,000
February 12, 2026
Sold for £590,000
2013
Sold for £360,000
2012
Sold for £240,000
2001
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SERVICES
We understand that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Band G
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Superfast broadband is available—highest available download speed 60 Mbps, highest available upload speed 13 Mbps. (Openreach). This is data for a nearby property.
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding.
Melbury Cottage is situated in a pretty lane close to the heart of the charming village of Chetnole which lies mid-way between the county town of Dorchester to the south and the historic Abbey town of Sherborne and the local regional centre of Yeovil to the north. Chetnole is a very well-regarded village which has a parish church, a village hall, public house and a railway station which is a request stop on the line between Weymouth and Bristol/Gloucester, serving about 8 trains per day. There are outstanding walks to be had from the village itself as well as a variety of clubs and events. The neighbouring villages of Leigh and Yetminster have between them a post office/general store, spar supermarket, public house, antique shop with café, veterinary practise, allotments, sports field and club House, primary school, health centre and a train halt. Sporting walking and riding opportunities abound within the area with Sherborne, Yeovil and Dorchester providing between them, an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities, The region is well known for both its public and privately funded schooling while communication links are good with a main line station at Sherborne linking directly with London Waterloo and road links along the A303 joined at Sparkford giving swift access to London and the Home Counties along the M3, M25 route.
A five-bar gate opens onto the tarmac driveway, providing generous parking and leading to the impressive oak-framed car port, complete with power, water and lighting. Adjacent to the car port, the garage is equipped with an up-and-over door, power and light, a fitted workbench, and houses both the boiler and consumer board.
A timber gate to the side of the property leads through to the private rear garden. An external log store sits beside the utility room access, accompanied by a garden shed and greenhouse for additional storage and cultivation space.
The grounds extend to approximately 0.3 acres, enjoying a wonderfully sunny, south-facing orientation and laid predominantly to lawn, enclosed by mature hedging, fencing and Portuguese laurel for excellent privacy and year-round greenery. A wide terrace spans the rear of the property, forming an inviting setting for outdoor dining, relaxing and entertaining while taking in the peaceful surroundings.