Lower Kingsbury, Milborne Port, Sherborne

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 20 November 2026 2:00 PM. Grade II listed thatched cottage with three bedrooms, multiple reception rooms and an abundance of period features, set within generous wrap-around gardens with outbuildings, parking and double garage, offering exciting potential for renovation.

Auction - For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 20 November 2026 2:00 PM at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.

The Dwelling - A delightful detached Grade II listed cottage offering a wonderful opportunity to restore and enhance a property of considerable character and individuality. Dating from the 18th century, the cottage retains a wealth of period features and sits within generous wrap-around gardens, with a range of outbuildings, driveway, parking and detached double garage.

The property requires renovation throughout, but offers considerable potential for those seeking a truly individual home with period charm, generous outside space and the opportunity to create a characterful country residence.

Accommodation - The accommodation is approached via an entrance hall, which is flanked by two reception rooms, each offering its own individual character and period features. These include attractive inglenook fireplaces, exposed flagstone flooring and a charming window seat, creating warm and atmospheric living spaces.

To the rear, a further reception room sits alongside the galley-style kitchen, which provides a range of cabinetry and benefits from a door giving access to the rear garden.

Off the kitchen, a later ground-floor extension provides further versatile accommodation, currently arranged as an additional reception room with French doors opening directly onto the patio. This area is complemented by a shower room and a further door providing external access, making this part of the property particularly useful for a variety of purposes.

To the first floor are three bedrooms, all retaining individual character features, together with the family bathroom. The accommodation provides scope for refurbishment and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents, allowing the successful purchaser to restore the property to their own requirements.

Garden - Externally the property offers an exceptionally generous wrap-around garden. A substantial lawn is interspersed with mature trees, established shrubs and planting, providing a secluded and attractive setting. The grounds incorporate multiple outbuildings, offering excellent storage and potential for a variety of uses, subject to any required permissions.

To the rear of the property is a driveway providing ample parking and leading to a detached double garage with an inspection pit.

Material Information - Mains electric, water, gas and drainage.
Gas central heating.
Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage available at the property, for further information please see Ofcom.

Somerset Council - Council tax band E

The property holds a Grade II Listed status.

The property is situated within a conservation area.

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Situation - The property occupies a delightful position in the historic village of Milborne Port, close to the Somerset/Dorset border and approximately two miles from the popular market town of Sherborne. The village provides a range of everyday amenities, including a shop, post office, public houses and primary school, with further schooling and excellent amenities available in Sherborne.

Sherborne offers a good selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and recreational facilities, together with highly regarded schools including Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls. The town also has a mainline railway station with services towards London Waterloo.

The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits, while road connections provide convenient access to Yeovil and the wider West Country.

Solicitors - Caron Abbott
Farnfields
Farnfields, The Square Gillingham, SP8 4AX
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