1-bedroom flat · DT2 7DB
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About
A Flat situated on the outskirts of the village of Buckland Newton and centrally located for Dorchester, Sherborne and Sturminster Newton.
The Property - The accommodation briefly comprises of a spacious sitting room with a feature fireplace.
From the sitting room is the kitchen, which benefits from an oil-fired AGA that also provides heating to the property's radiators.
The kitchen leads through to a hallway, providing access to the bathroom, which is fitted with an overhead shower. The ground-floor accommodation also benefits from a office/dressing room.
On the first floor is a large double bedroom, which benefits from cupboard space and enjoys unspoilt views over the surrounding countryside. Please note these photos were taken in September 2026.
Total floor area 69 square metres. Outside - The property benefits from a private enclosed garden, along with two off-road parking spaces.
Situation - Buckland Newton is surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
The county town of Dorchester is about 11 miles to the south, the market town of Sturminster Newton is about 8 miles to the east and the historic abbey town of Sherborne is about 9 miles to the north - all offering shopping, educational and recreational facilities.
Both Dorchester and Sherborne have a mainline railway services to London/Waterloo.
There is some outstandingly beautiful countryside in the immediate area which is well interspersed with footpaths and bridleways. Directions - Use what3words.com to navigate to the exact spot.
Search using: mimics.wedding.affirming Services - Mains electricity. Oil Heating.
Water costs are paid directly to the landlord LOCAL AUTHORITY Dorset Council, tax band B - BROADBAND Standard download 16 Mbps, upload 1 Mbps. Ultrafast download 1000 Mbps, upload 1000 Mbps.
Please note all available speeds quoted are 'up to'. MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE Limited. For further information please go to Ofcom website.
Material Information - Rent: - £875.00 per calendar month / £201.00 per week Holding Deposit - £201.00 Security Deposit - £1,009.00 Council Tax Band: B (Dorset Council - ) EPC Band: E
Value & comps
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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.
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