2 bed flat for sale

Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday, 24 July 2025. This charming ground floor apartment is full of light and character, featuring lofty ceilings throughout. The property offers the convenience of off-street parking and is situated within close proximity to the town's amenities, making it an ideal home or investment opportunity.

Auction

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday, 24 July 2025 2:00 pm 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.

Accommodation

A secure coded entry door opens into a spacious communal entrance with lift and stairs. The apartment door is directly ahead.

The private hallway provides access to all rooms and features a telephone entry system, radiator, telephone points, and an airing cupboard with a radiator.

The kitchen, with rear-facing sash windows, caters to all culinary needs. A good-sized utility/pantry cupboard offers additional storage.

The sitting room, accessed via double glazed doors, is double aspect with sash windows overlooking the communal garden. It has a fireplace with inset gas fire, TV and telephone points, radiator, picture rails, and wall lights.

Opposite the kitchen is a double bedroom with double glazed doors, sash window to the front, built-in wardrobe, TV and telephone points, radiator, picture rails, and wall lights. This room could also serve as a study or dining room.

The master bedroom has a sash window, two built-in wardrobes, an en-suite with WC and wash basin, radiator, TV point, and picture rails.

The bathroom includes an obscured sash window, WC, wash basin, bath, shower cubicle with electric shower, radiator, electric heated towel rail, and extractor fan.

Outside

To the front of the property is a lovely well-maintained communal garden area with a variety of shrubs and some benches. To the front and side of the property is the parking area, of which there are two allocated parking spaces for 38a.

Situation

Located in the historic and highly sought-after Abbey Town of Sherborne, this property offers convenient access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. The main shopping street boasts a variety of independent shops, restaurants, and supermarkets like Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Nearby towns include Yeovil (5.5 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles).

Sherborne offers excellent educational options, including two primary schools, The Gryphon School for secondary education, and highly regarded private schools including the Sherborne schools, Leweston and Hazlegrove. The town provides a regular train service to Waterloo (2.5 hours), while a faster train to Paddington (90 minutes) is available from Castle Cary (12 miles). Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter Airports are easily accessible.

Material Information

Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
Gas central heating.

Leasehold – 999 years from 4th March 1996
Annual service charge of £4.269.00 for 2025
Ground rent - £30.00 per annum
Dorset Council tax band: D
Ultrafast broadband is available, and outdoor mobile service is likely from the main providers, but less likely indoors. (Source: Ofcom )

The property is situated within a conservation area.

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Solicitors

Porter Dodson
Jenny Shepherd