Market Place, Blandford Forum
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- For sale by Auction Friday 8 May 2026
- A Grade II Listed first floor 2 double bedroom maisonette with period features
- Conveniently located in the town centre
- Enjoying a generous garden extending to the banks of part of the River Stour
- Reception room, kitchen/dining room, study/storage, 2 bedrooms, shower room
- Accommodation arranged over two floors
- Potential for modernisation
Description
The Property - Conveniently situated in the town centre and accessed via a walkway from Market Place, the property is arranged over two floors and has character features including original fireplaces and sash windows. The accommodation comprises reception room, kitchen/dining room and study/storage on the first floor and two double bedrooms and a shower room on the second floor. French doors and steps to the rear lead to a generous garden. We understand from our client that the property has suffered structural issues in recent years and prospective buyers should refer to the legal pack for more information.
Leasehold - 99 years from 24 June 1981 55 years remaining
Ground rent £150 per annum
Buildings insurance approx. £850 per annum
Situation - Blandford Forum is an interesting Georgian market town which offers a good variety of shopping with a twice weekly market, banks, doctor surgeries, dentists, community hospital, supermarkets, and education for all ages, recreational and cultural facilities. The larger towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester are easily accessible. There are good schools in the area particularly in the private sector. Recreation in the area includes golf at Blandford, Wareham and Broadstone water sports on Poole Harbour and the Jurassic Coast.
Communications in the area include the A31 at Wimborne which provides a route to London along the M3/M27 and there are regular train services to London Waterloo from Salisbury, Poole and Dorchester.
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Services - All mains services are connected
Heating via a gas fired boiler
Ultrafast broadband and mobile signal are available. Please refer to Ofcom's website for more information.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band A
Agents Notes - The property has suffered structural issues and there is currently an Acrow Prop in the second bedroom. Further information can be found in the legal pack however prospective buyers should carry out their own investigations and seek professional advice.
Solicitors - Kernon Kelleher
Blandford Forum DT11 7EB
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Market Place, Blandford Forum- 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: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- 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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