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Lower Kingsbury, Milborne Port, Sherborne

South West

£395,000Guide Price

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1369 sqft

Description

This charming Grade II listed detached cottage offers a unique opportunity for renovation and personalization. With three bedrooms and multiple reception rooms, the property is steeped in character, showcasing period features that reflect its 18th-century origins. Set within generous wrap-around gardens, it includes outbuildings, ample parking, and a detached double garage, providing a perfect canvas for those looking to create a distinctive country residence. The accommodation is accessed via an inviting entrance hall, flanked by two reception rooms that exude warmth and character, featuring attractive inglenook fireplaces and exposed flagstone flooring. A galley-style kitchen, complete with cabinetry and a door leading to the rear garden, adds to the functionality of the space. A later ground-floor extension offers additional versatile accommodation, currently used as a reception room with French doors opening onto the patio, complemented by a shower room. Upstairs, three bedrooms retain individual character features, alongside a family bathroom. The property requires renovation throughout but presents significant potential for refurbishment and reconfiguration, allowing new owners to tailor it to their preferences. Outside, the substantial garden is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, creating a tranquil setting. This property is ideally positioned in the historic village of Milborne Port, close to local amenities and the picturesque town of Sherborne.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This Grade II listed detached cottage offers a wonderful canvas for those looking to create a unique and characterful home. With three bedrooms and multiple reception rooms featuring period details such as inglenook fireplaces and exposed flagstone flooring, there's plenty of charm to work with. The generous wrap-around garden adds to the appeal, providing ample outdoor space to reimagine and enhance. While the asking price of £395,000 is a strong opportunity, being 12.8% below the local average per square foot, the overall economics are a concern. The combined cost of acquisition and renovation suggests that the all-in budget may be stretched compared to local benchmarks for this area.

The property requires extensive renovation throughout, with visible wear and signs of neglect in various rooms, including the kitchen and shower room. This heavy renovation project allows for significant improvements, but potential buyers should be prepared for a full-gut programme, as the interiors need to be stripped back and redesigned. Despite the challenges, the distinct character of this cottage provides an exciting opportunity for the right buyer to restore it to its former glory.

Key opportunities

  • Characterful period features throughout that can be restored and enhanced.
  • Generous wrap-around garden offers potential for landscaping and outdoor living spaces.
  • Scope for refurbishment and reconfiguration of the layout to suit modern living.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £150,000–£250,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Expect total exposure near £595,000 when purchase and the £200,000 refurb range are added together, about 24% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size; post-works value sits outside our data.

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£1,492
Based on a loan of £296,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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