Listed for £715,000
February 14, 2026
Sold for £510,000
2018
Sold for £435,000
2007
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OUTSIDE
Externally the property has so much to offer with ample driveway parking to the front and a large and diverse landscaped garden to the rear. The sweeping driveway, which is enclosed by wooden gates provides parking for multiple vehicles and leads to an L-shaped garage with electric roller door. The front garden area has a variety of trees, plants and shrubs, lawned area and established planted boarders. Abutting the rear of the property is a large Indian sand stone terrace providing the ideal alfresco seating and dining area enjoy an outlook over the rear garden and beyond. The rear garden has been meticulously landscaped and features a range of planted boarders, raised beds, herbaceous perennials, lawn and fruit cages.
SITUATION
The property is situated in the village of Buckland Newton which benefits from a variety of amenities including a church, a primary school, village pub and a post office/stores. The village lies in a valley within the wonderful rolling Dorset countryside mid-way between the historic Abbey town of Sherborne to the north and the county town of Dorchester to the south. Both Sherborne and Dorchester provide an excellent range of cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Sporting, walking and riding opportunities abound within the area, while the region is well known for both its public and privately funded schools. Communication links are good, with main line stations at Dorchester and Sherborne linking with the Weymouth to Bristol line and the London Waterloo line respectively, while road links are along the A303 joined at Wincanton north of Sherborne.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Mains water, drainage & electricity
Oil fired central heating
Solar panels
Council Tax Band F £3680 (2025/26)
DIRECTIONS
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Highest available upload speed - 1000 Mbps. Highest Available download speed - 1000 Mbps
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE 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 flooding.