Description
A semi detached 4 bedroom period property for renovation, situated in a rural position adjoining Ferndown Forest. For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 27 March 2025 at 2:00pm at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne and via Livestream
The Property - A semi-detached period property requiring complete renovation with potential for remodelling or extension (subject to planning permission). The existing accommodation is surprisingly spacious having previously been extended at the rear and comprises two reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility/shower room on the ground floor and 4 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The property sits within grounds of about 0.13 acres, adjoining Ferndown Forest.
Situation - The property is situated in a rural location and is accessed via 1.5 miles of unmade road from Pilford Lane. The A31 to Ringwood, Salisbury, and the M27 is just under 2 miles from the property. Poole and Bournemouth are both within 11 miles and there is a mainline station to London Waterloo at Parkstone (10 miles). Wimborne is 4.5 miles and offers retail facilities including a Waitrose store, an eclectic mix of cafes, bars and restaurants, and a selection of theatre, concert and cinema entertainment at the Tivoli theatre. Poole and Bournemouth provide further amenities including Bournemouth International Airport (8 miles). There is a good selection of schools in the immediate area in both the private and public sectors. There is an excellent footpath and bridleway network from the property.
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Services - Mains water and electricity. Heating was previously via a back boiler to radiators. Private drainage.
Local Authority - Dorset Council - Council Tax Band C
Agents Notes - Standard and ultrafast broadband available. Limited mobile network coverage indoors. Likely coverage outside. Source: ofcom.org. The property falls within Greenbelt and is within close proximity of a SSSI. The septic tank may not comply with current regulations. Prospective buyers should factor the cost to replace the system into their maximum bid. The property is not registered with Land Registry and the buyer will need to apply for first registration on completion.
Solicitor - O Hara's Solicitors Lytchett Minster BH16 6FE 01202 631000
