property, homes and houses for sale in Sturminster Newton

Situated on a low limestone ridge in a meandering loop of the River Stour, Sturminster Newton is at the centre of a dairy farming region. Most of the town is north of the river, across which spans a six-arched 17th century bridge, leading to Newton and Broad Oak. Sturminster Newton's beautifully restored, working mill is complemented by thatched cottages and an old coaching inn called The Bull. The parish church in Sturminster Newton was rebuilt in 1486 by one of the last abbots of Glastonbury; the White Hart Inn dates from 1708, and the Assembly Rooms from around 1800.

As a guide to the price of property for sale in Sturminster Newton, Grade II listed thatched cottages offering two bedrooms are in the region of £165,000. If you are looking for new homes in Sturminster Newton they are from £220,000 for modern, terraced townhouses offering three or four bedrooms. Substantial, detached houses are from £300,000 and from £500,000 Sturminster Newton offers impressive period and new-build houses with six or more bedrooms and often wonderful views over the Dorset countryside.

Flats for sale in Sturminster Newton are located in purpose-built apartment houses and are approximately £160,000 for flats with two bedrooms. Please contact Sturminster Newton estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.

Amenities for property in Sturminster Newton

The mediaeval market place and surrounding streets are well-stocked with independent shops selling books, fabrics, clothes, computers, fruit & veg, and D.I.Y. materials etc. Local services include hairdressers, health & beauty, opticians, Rolls Mill Health Centre, and a wide choice of clubs and societies. The principal local schools are William Barnes Primary and Sturminster Newton High School, a designated Specialist School in Computing and Mathematics for boys and girls aged 11 - 18.

Transport in Sturminster Newton

Sturminster Newton is about 9 miles south of the railway station in Gillingham, which provides a regular service to London Waterloo with a journey time of 2hrs. Local bus services are supplied by Damory Coaches, Wilts & Dorset Bus Company, and South West Coaches.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Sturminster Newton, which is covered by postcode DT10, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, and Sherborne.