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Guide price

£200,000

Land for sale
Wingfield Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

    Auction
    Freehold
    Added on 07/10/2025

    About this property

    • For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 12 December 2025.

    • Granted planning permission for two dwellings

    • Planning application number - P/ful/2024/04528

    • Plot 1: Approximately 120 sqm arranged over 1.5 storeys

    • Plot 2: Approximately 124 sqm arranged over 1.5 storeys

    • Phosphorus credit for the site

    • Close proximity to Sherborne's amenities

    For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday, 12 December 2025. A unique opportunity to acquire a plot, currently utilised as garaging, with granted planning permission for two dwellings. Situated in the sought-after town of Sherborne, the site enjoys an excellent position with close proximity to local amenities.

    The Plot

    Granted planning permission for two stylish new-build properties with high quality materials and traditional detailing.

    Planning application number - P/ful/2024/04528

    The vendors have supplied us with a certificate of allocation for phosphate credit for the site.

    Plot 1: Approximately 120 sqm arranged over 1.5 storeys
    Plot 2: Approximately 124 sqm arranged over 1.5 storeys

    Proposed Materials (as approved in planning):
    - Natural slate roof with matching ridge and hip cappings
    - Black fascia and soffits with imitation cast iron rainwater goods
    - Box-framed aluminium double-glazed doors and windows
    - Hardwood structural framing set on local, faced natural stone post bases
    - Clay facing brickwork external walls
    - Conservation-style roof windows, fitted between rafters

    Situation

    Located in the historic and highly sought-after Abbey Town of Sherborne, this plot offers convenient access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. The main shopping street boasts a variety of independent shops, restaurants, and supermarkets like Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Nearby towns include Yeovil (5.5 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles).

    Sherborne offers excellent educational options, including two primary schools, The Gryphon School for secondary education, and highly regarded private schools including the Sherborne schools, Leweston and Hazlegrove. The town provides a regular train service to Waterloo (2.5 hours), while a faster train to Paddington (90 minutes) is available from Castle Cary (12 miles). Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter Airports are easily accessible.

    Agents Note

    Currently garages (notice has been given to the tenants.)

    Viewings may be undertaken unaccompanied with a set of particulars in hand, having first informed the agent.

    The garaging contains asbestos.

    Please note, this plot has a possessory title. We suggest prospective purchasers gain professional advice and liaise with their legal representative regarding this.

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    Solicitors

    MacLachlan Solicitors
    Mr Tom Gawler
    2, Salisbury Street Shaftesbury, SP7 8EJ

    More information

    • Tenure

      Freehold

    • Council tax band

      Building Plot

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