Land for sale

Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9

Formerly a veterinary surgery, this substantial Grade II Listed property offers an exciting development opportunity with pre-application approval for conversion into three apartments, a stable conversion and two detached dwellings. Extending to 5,102 sq ft over two levels, the property retains historic character and benefits from its sought after location with parking for numerous vehicles.

The Dwelling

Formerly operating as a veterinary surgery, this substantial Grade II Listed property is now offered to the market as an exciting development opportunity. The property extends to approximately 5,102 sq ft of accommodation arranged over two split levels and benefits from a positive pre-application response for residential conversion and new development.

The pre-application proposals outline the conversion of the existing former veterinary practice into three self-contained apartments, the conversion of the former stable block into a single residential unit, the construction of one additional new dwelling to the rear of the site and replacement of the existing garage block with a residential unit.

The conversion of the former principal dwelling fronting Long Street is informed by the existing internal layout, allowing for minimal intervention while taking advantage of the two existing staircases. This arrangement supports the creation of a ground floor apartment, first floor apartment, and another self-contained unit within the former service wing. The existing covered yard is proposed to be opened up, reinstating the historic separation between the main house and the stable block through the removal of later additions and the Perspex-roofed enclosure.

Vehicular access will remain from East Mill Street, providing numerous parking spaces to serve the development.

This rare opportunity presents scope for a sympathetic and high-quality redevelopment of an attractive and historic property in a prime location, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Material Information

Mains electric, gas, water and drainage connected to the property.
Gas central heating.

Broadband - Superfast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is available at the property, for further information please see
Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: B

The property is situated in a conservation area.

Please note the pre-application can not be found on the Dorset Council website, please contact the agent for the pre-application report.

Situation

Situated on a sought-after street in the historic Abbey town of Sherborne, this property offers easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links. Sherborne’s main shopping street features independent shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, with Yeovil (5.5 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles) also within reach.

The area boasts excellent schools, including The Gryphon for secondary education and several renowned private schools.

Sherborne provides a regular mainline service to London Waterloo, while Castle Cary (12 miles) offers a faster route to Paddington. Airports at Bournemouth, Bristol, and Exeter are also easily accessible.

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Formal Tender

Tenders are to be received, in writing, on this form no later than 10:30am on 14th January 2026

Tenders should be submitted on the following basis:

1.Any person wishing to purchase the Property must complete and sign the Formal Tender Form attached and return it together with the signed Contract, these printed conditions and a 10% deposit paid to Symonds & Sampson at the above address by the date and time stated.

2.Tenders should be for a fixed sum; no escalating bid or any offer calculated by reference to other offers will be considered.

Reduce the possibility of duplication of offers, the fixed sum should be for an uneven amount.

4.You should confirm how the offer is being financed and, if loan finance is required, that such finance has been arranged and is in place. All offers should be subject to the terms and conditions contained within the particulars of the sale and the Tender Pack.

5.If you are submitting an offer on behalf of another party, you should state the name and address of that party and you should confirm your authority to act as their agent.

6.You should state the name and address of the solicitor who will act on your behalf in the event of your offer being accepted.

7.Please clearly mark on the envelope with words “kingston house” in the left-hand corner. In addition to this form, you must include the completed Contract from the Tender Pack and your cheque for 10% deposit. If you wish to check with us that your offer has been received at this office, we suggest that you mark the envelope with your initials or some form of identification.

8.The Vendors do not commit themselves to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

9.Completion date as per Contract.

Submitting a tender the following assumptions shall apply:
(a) that the tenderer has previously inspected the Property.
(b) that the tenderer accepts the Property in the physical state it is now in.
(c) that the tenderer has read the tender pack and has had the opportunity to raise such enquiries as a prudent purchaser might raise or has chosen to waive such an opportunity.
(d) that the tenderer is aware of these Tender Conditions, the Contract and the consequences of submitting a tender which is successful.
Nb. Tenders are submitted subject to these Formal Tender Conditions and the conditions in the Contract contained in the Tender Pack. Should your offer be accepted, contracts will be exchanged and the successful tenderer will be bound by these Formal Tender Conditions and the conditions in the Contract. We strongly recommend you instruct a solicitor to inspect the pack on your behalf before submitting a tender.

Solicitors

Porter Dodson
Emma Starr
The Quad, Taunton, TA1 2PX

Please contact Emma Starr in relation to the legal pack