Guide price
£100,000
1 bed terraced house for saleBridge Street, Sturminster Newton DT10
1 bed
2 baths
1 reception
Just added
Auction
Freehold
About this property
For sale by auction Thursday 24 September 2026
Mixed use property
Formerly two cottages, now a cottage with office building
Interesting investment opportunity
Total gia of 1,355 over the two buildings
In need of renovation
Located in the heart of Sturminster Newton
For sale by auction: A unique investment opportunity, formerly two cottages but now a cottage and office space with potential for a range of uses (STPP). Situated in the centre of Sturminster Newton, close to amenities and offering a total gia of 1,355 sq ft across both buildings.
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 2pm at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
A unique investment opportunity in the heart of Sturminster Newton, comprising a one-bedroom cottage with loft room, together with a two-storey office building to the rear.
The cottage, formerly one of two separate dwellings, offers well-proportioned accommodation including an entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and loft room. To the rear, the former cottage has been converted to provide office accommodation arranged over two floors, with two rooms, a bathroom and first-floor kitchen.
The property offers considerable scope and potential for conversion or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning permissions and relevant consents, making it an interesting proposition for investors, developers or those seeking a property with future potential.
Situation
The property is conveniently situated on Bridge Street, close to the centre of the market town of Sturminster Newton, set within the picturesque Blackmore Vale. The town offers a good range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, a post office, pharmacy, medical centre and leisure facilities. There is also a regular weekly market, while The Exchange provides a varied programme of arts and community events.
The town is approximately 9 miles from Blandford Forum, 13 miles from Shaftesbury and 12 miles from Sherborne. Road connections are readily accessible via the A357 and A350, with the A31 to the south. Mainline railway services can be found at nearby Sherborne and Gillingham, offering connections to London and the South Coast. The surrounding area offers an attractive combination of rural countryside and accessible market towns, with the North Dorset Trailway providing opportunities for walking and cycling close to the town.
Agents Notes
Grade II listed under the title of "Rear Building Range of No 5 Bridge Street" - please refer to Historic Englands website for further information. Conservation area. A small portion of the bedroom and bathroom go over the footpath - which is a public right of way - leading to 5A and therefore have a flying freehold.
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Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating in both properties. Superfast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (Ofcom )
Local Authority
Dorset Council. Council Tax Band B for number 5. Rv for 5A to be confirmed.
Solicitors
Kernon Kelleher Solicitors
Blandford DT11 7EB
Auction
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 2pm at The Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NL and via Livestream. Register to bid in the room, online, by telephone or by proxy via our website.
The Property
A unique investment opportunity in the heart of Sturminster Newton, comprising a one-bedroom cottage with loft room, together with a two-storey office building to the rear.
The cottage, formerly one of two separate dwellings, offers well-proportioned accommodation including an entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and loft room. To the rear, the former cottage has been converted to provide office accommodation arranged over two floors, with two rooms, a bathroom and first-floor kitchen.
The property offers considerable scope and potential for conversion or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning permissions and relevant consents, making it an interesting proposition for investors, developers or those seeking a property with future potential.
Situation
The property is conveniently situated on Bridge Street, close to the centre of the market town of Sturminster Newton, set within the picturesque Blackmore Vale. The town offers a good range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, a post office, pharmacy, medical centre and leisure facilities. There is also a regular weekly market, while The Exchange provides a varied programme of arts and community events.
The town is approximately 9 miles from Blandford Forum, 13 miles from Shaftesbury and 12 miles from Sherborne. Road connections are readily accessible via the A357 and A350, with the A31 to the south. Mainline railway services can be found at nearby Sherborne and Gillingham, offering connections to London and the South Coast. The surrounding area offers an attractive combination of rural countryside and accessible market towns, with the North Dorset Trailway providing opportunities for walking and cycling close to the town.
Agents Notes
Grade II listed under the title of "Rear Building Range of No 5 Bridge Street" - please refer to Historic Englands website for further information. Conservation area. A small portion of the bedroom and bathroom go over the footpath - which is a public right of way - leading to 5A and therefore have a flying freehold.
What3Words
///feel.rejoined.crawling
Services
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating in both properties. Superfast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (Ofcom )
Local Authority
Dorset Council. Council Tax Band B for number 5. Rv for 5A to be confirmed.
Solicitors
Kernon Kelleher Solicitors
Blandford DT11 7EB
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