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See how verdicts work2-bedroom semi-detached house · DT2 7DE
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About
A semi-detached 2 -bedroom cottage for complete renovation in 0.35 acres. The Property An attractive semi-detached cottage of brick construction under clay tiled roof in need of complete renovation.
The property comprises kitchen, sitting/dining room and boot room to the ground floor and two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
The property includes a good-sized private garden and fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. Set in a generous plot of 0.35 acres.
Situation The property is situated on the edge of the Blackmore Vale within Dorset's National Landscape.
This sort after area is both rural and accessible just 7 miles from the Abbey town of Sherborne and 10 miles from the county town of Dorchester, both offer a wide range of everyday amenities and transport links.
They also provide a good selection of shops, restaurants and highly regarded schools. What3Words ///slant.rejected.vesting 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 Note 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. Please note the photographs were taken in 2025 and the property is now vacant. Solicitors Blanchards Bailey llp Blandford Forum, DT11 9LQ
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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