Cottage in 'popular' Dorset village could be yours for just £125,000

The two-bedroom cottage, based in Longford Road in the village of Thornford near Sherborne, has been put up for auction by Stags with a guide price of £125,000.

The auctioneers say Haven Cottage is in the ‘heart of this popular village’ and has good-sized gardens.

View more photos of the property with the interactive gallery above this article

The period property, built from stone and contained beneath a mainly tiled roof, is open for complete refurbishment or extension, subject to planning and any necessary consents.

The two-bedroom cottage, based in Longford Road in the village of Thornford near Sherborne, has been put up for auction by Stags with a guide price of £125,000. Picture: Stags

The brochure’s photos show ivy and plants growing on the large cottage.

Inside the property, there is exposed flooring, walls require extensive repairs and the house appears to have suffered from water damage and mould.

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Despite the extensive repairs and complete renovation require, the auctioneers describe the property, if renovated, ‘would make a delightful home in this popular village location’.

The property is approached off the quiet village road with wrought iron gate and railings with pathway leading to front door and garden area on either side.

The rear garden is level, walled and fenced giving much privacy, together with a selection of shrubs and trees. It also backs onto the village allotments.

The property comprises of a sitting room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom on the ground floor. Two bedrooms can be found on the first floor with an airing cupboard.

This rural property will go under the hammer after on Friday, September 24, with bids welcome until 6pm.

More information about the property can be found through this link - https://bit.ly/3mBG88j