Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,295 sq ft
120 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 14 November 2025
- In need of modernisation and updating
- Character features throughout
- Enjoying a rural village location
- Situated in a highly sought after village
- Within easy reach of Sherborne, Sparkford and Wincanton
- Located within a conservation area
Description
Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 14 November 2025 2:00 PM. Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3AA and via Livestream and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
Accommodation - A charming semi detached two bedroom cottage, located within the idyllic village of Sandford Orcas. The ground floor compromises three reception rooms, alongside a kitchen and utility room. The first floor provides two double bedrooms, both offering ensuites, and a study. Offering character features throughout, the property is in need of modernisation. A disability lift is located in the family room and rises to bedroom one.
To the front of the property lies a vast garden set on multiple elevations with a driveway to the front alongside a double garage. The rear garden also provides an elevated courtyard garden.
Situation - The property is situated centrally within the village of Sanford Orcas lying approximately 5 miles equidistance between Sherborne and Sparkford, offering convenient access to the A303. The historic Abbey town of Sherborne offers a variety of amenities, including independent shops, two supermarkets, and both private and state schools. Additionally, Sherborne provides a mainline train service to London Waterloo, with a travel time of around 2.5 hours.
Material Information - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric central heating.
Broadband: Superfast available. Mobile Network Coverage is variable at the property, please see ofcom.org.uk for further details.
Dorset County Council – Council Tax Band D
The property is situated within a conservation area.
Solicitors - Mogers Drewett
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Brochures
Auction brochure - Brook Cottage.pdf- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne
4 Abbey Corner Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
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