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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · DT11 9AB
Listing removedListed 286 daysAuction 26 Feb · ended
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About
A charming three bedroom character cottage with a pretty and sunny garden, situated within walking distance of Blandford town centre, in need of modernisation.
Auction For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 26 February 2026 at The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA and via Livestream.
Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website. The Property A charming character cottage, offering three reception rooms, three spacious bedrooms and a mature garden.
The property requires renovation throughout, with fantastic scope for extension (subject to the relevant permissions).
Situation Blandford St Mary is a village parish on the outskirts of Blandford Forum.
Local amenities include a primary school, Tesco Stores, filling station and the Parish Church is set in Lower Blandford St Mary.
Blandford town with its varied amenities includes a Leisure Centre which is approximately half a mile in distance. Agents Notes There is no recorded flood risk at the property.
Under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are required to inform any prospective purchaser that this property is part owned by a relative of a member of staff of Symonds & Sampson and as such constitutes a connected person.
Previous investigations have suggested that there is some structural movement at the property, and adequate replacement of rendering has been suggested.
Further documents are available in the legal pack and buyers are recommended to carry out their own investigations.
What3Words What3words///bathtubs.shutting.vowel Services Mains electric, water and gas central heating (boiler has been condemned), private septic tank drainage There is mobile signal and Ultrafast broadband provided to the property as stated by the Ofcom website.
Local Authority Dorset Council Council tax band F Solicitor Hk Law Dorchester DT1 1UR
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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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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Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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