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.
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
A detached family home with a studio set amids the rolling West Dorset countryside. Entrance porch, dining room. Sitting room and conservatory. Kitchen breakfast room, study. Downstairs cloakroom....
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious detached house conveniently situated on the edge of this sought-after picturesque town
Freehold
house, 3 bedrooms
6 Hollymoor Close is a well proportioned modern detached bungalow standing on a corner plot of a small cul de sac. The bungalow has a triple aspect 'L' shaped sitting and dining room with a wood...
house, 2 bedrooms
A detached bungalow on a no through street just off The Square. Detached outbuilding. Parking for four/five vehicles. No onward chain. Marketed by Elder & Froy.
house, 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms
A fine large period house with impressive and spacious accommodation close to the square and countryside in the highly sought after town of Beaminster.
house, 5 bedrooms
A fine large period house with impressive and spacious accommodation close to the square and countryside in the highly sought after town of Beaminster
Freehold
house, 1 bedroom
Dorset Cottage is a pretty grade II listed cottage with rubble stone walls under a concrete tile roof situated in a row of character cottages within a conservation area. The cottage has been...
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms
This is a very special detached house full of charm and tucked away on the edge of the very popular town of Beaminster. The property sits in its own unspoilt land in an elevated south facing positi...
flat, 2 bedrooms
Ground Floor 2 double bedroom flat in an slightly elevated position above a cul-de-sac off Flaxfield Road. Provides, mainly double glazed, accomodation including; fitted kitchen, sittingroom and...
house, 3 bedrooms
Amber Mead is one of a small number of character properties built by local developers C G Fry & Son Ltd. The builders have the reputation of building imaginative, character homes with all the...