Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Beaminster, Dorset

At the head of the Vale of the River Brit, Beaminster is on the A3066 between Crewkerne and Bridport. During the civil war the town declared for Parliament and was attacked by Royalists who set it ablaze. In 1684, Beaminster was severely damaged by fire again, which is why the finest 17th century houses are to be found on the edges of town. Another fire in 1781 caused considerable damage and, consequently, the centre of Beaminster was mostly built in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

As a guide to property prices, houses for sale in Beaminster, offering three bedrooms, in traditionally styled, terraced houses are from £165,000. Three bedrooms in Grade II listed thatched-roof cottages are in the region of £285,000. If you are looking for new homes in Beaminster they are from £280,000 for individually designed, detached houses offering four bedrooms with garage. Larger period properties such as Grade II listed townhouses with five bedrooms are from £500,000.

Flats for sale in Beaminster are located in converted period buildings and purpose-built apartment houses and are approximately £130,000 for flats with two bedrooms. Please contact Beaminster estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.

Amenities for property in Beaminster

Beaminster is a charming place to live with over 200 listed buildings in its historic town centre. Set in the heart of Dorset, Beaminster offers numerous countryside walks and leisurely pub strolls, where rare flowers bloom, badgers ramble, mill wheels turn and life moves at a gentle pace. Beaminster is famous for its festival, which is a nine-day music and art celebration, enjoyed by the town's population of 2,800 and numerous visitors from neighbouring villages. There are three primary schools in Beaminster: Parrett & Axe, St Mary's Church of England, and Broadwindsor. For children aged 11-18, Beaminster School is a co-educational comprehensive.

Transport in Beaminster

Beaminster is about 15 miles south of the A303 and 6 miles north of the A35. The railway station in Crewkerne is the closest rail link and provides services to stations in London Victoria and London Waterloo with journey times of 2hrs 30mins.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Beaminster, which is covered by postcode DT8, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Bridport and Dorchester, and Somerset towns such as Crewkerne, Yeovil, and Chard.