Majors Common Buckland Newton, DT2

VACANT – NO FURTHER CHAIN! SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED HOUSE REQUIRING RENOVATION. ‘Newlyn’ is a mature, detached, double-fronted house (1704 square feet) built and kept in the same family for over 70 years – situated in a level plot and substantial front and rear gardens extending to approximately a third of an acre. The property boasts extensive driveway parking and attached single garage. The property requires renovation throughout but offers tremendous scope for reconfiguration and extension, subject to the necessary planning permission. The property is situated in the heart of the pretty Dorset village of Buckland Newton. Buckland Newton has an excellent shop, primary school, village hall and church, all of which lie within walking distance of this home. The Gaggle of Geese public house is a very popular local pub and within a short walking distance from the property. It is a vibrant village, set at the head of the Piddle Valley, in an area designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stretching to the west is the Blackmore Vale, whilst to the south is the rolling chalk downlands for which this central part of the county is well known. There is some excellent walking from the doorstep, and it is easy to attain the hilltops and the fine views to be had over the locality. The B3143 which runs through the Piddle Valley connects the village to the county town of Dorchester, and the Abbey town of Sherborne. Sturminster Newton, Blandford and Yeovil are also within commutable distance. The Jurassic coast is also within easy driving distance, and there are mainline railway stations at Dorchester and Sherborne, both connecting with London Waterloo in a surprisingly short space of time. It is a short drive to the vibrant town of Dorchester and the historic town centre of Sherborne with its superb boutique high street with cafes, restaurants, Waitrose store and independent shops plus the breath-taking Abbey, Almshouses and Sherborne’s world-famous private schools. VACANT.