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Letting details

Let available date:
07/09/2026
Deposit:
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Furnish type:
Unfurnished
Council Tax:
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PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Rural location
  • Neutral Decor throughout
  • Hardflooring throughout downstairs
  • Sunny garden and decked area
  • Workshop with electric
  • Dry log store

Description

A tradition three bedroom cottage built of stone under tiled roof

Entering through the entrance door leads into a large reception room which could be used as a lounge or dining room which has door to the second large reception and a double sided wood burning stove accessed by both reception rooms. There is a further third reception room that would be ideal as an office/study. The shaker style kitchen has a good range of cupboards and a double range oven and a useful walk in larder. Stairs from the second reception lead to the first floor complete with a family bathroom with bath and hand held shower, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, and two further double bedrooms. Applicants should be aware that the property does have low ceilings downstairs and to mind their heads whilst entering and exiting the stairs.

The rent is exclusive of all utility bills including council tax, mains electric, oil, water and drainage. As stated on the Ofcom mobile signal is likely please refer to their website for details and according to Ofcom's website ultrafast broadband is available in the area.. There is a low risk of flooding as stated by the GOV.UK website. The property has oil fired central heating and will be let unfurnished.

Available September
Rent £1650 per month / £380 per week
Holding deposit £380
Security Deposit £1900
No deposit option available via Reposit
Council Tax Band E
EPC E

Situation - Holwell is a delightful rural village situated approx. 5 miles south-east of Sherborne. There is a 15th Century church and many other historical monuments as well as a village hall and a Nursery school. Just half a mile away is the larger village of Bishops Caundle which has a shop, pub, primary school, church and petrol station. Holwell is about 15 minutes drive to Sherborne, a popular Abbey town with an excellent range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, along with sports facilities connected to the schools. The local schooling is well regarded, be it independent with Sherborne Boys and Girls, the Prep or the local state school – The Gryphon. There is also an excellent choice of local nurseries and primary schools. There are direct trains from Sherborne to London Waterloo (2 hrs, 20 mins) and Exeter.

Outside - The cottage is approached from the rear and has a large gravelled car parking area together with a grassed area planted with apple trees. The gravel pathway leads to the entrance door with open porch. There is access to the lockable dry wood store. The front of Cottage is laid to lawn with the boundary planted with mature hedging and shrubs. There is a raised covered well, a decking area complete with fig tree and access to the workshop with electric and housing for the boiler.

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Enter the Drove from the East. After approx 1/3 mile turn right into driveway that is marked by concrete apron and sign posted Westrow House deliveries, Westrow Cottages and EVRO publishing. Go up the drive and after a few yards take the left-hand fork., entrance to Little Westrow is the next track on the right, the wooden 5 bar gate will be opened to pull up on the gravel parking space.

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Holwell
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: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
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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** Symonds & Sampson’s Residential Lettings team in Sherborne awarded the prestigious ‘Best Letting Agent in Sherborne’ award for 2025-26 by the British Property Awards** As well as being recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and we now feature in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

Symonds & Sampson has been trusted by landlords across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire for decades.

Landlords are in safe hands when letting their property through Symonds & Sampson. The firm is regulated by the RICS, governed by ARLA Propertymark and the industry ombudsman, and the majority of our staff are qualified to ARLA Technical Award level. Our dedicated letting agents and property managers are often commended for using their knowledge and experience to deal quickly and efficiently with even the most challenging situations.

When letting a property, you can be assured of:

• Up-to-date information and seminars to ensure you are ahead of legislation and regulations, most notably the Renters Rights Act and changes to EPCs

• An exceptional level of service

• Professional marketing of your property

• A competitive and transparent fee structure

• Client Money Protection

Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our Estate Agents and our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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