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Quick fixes to make your home sell faster
By Lorraine Gibson
In June last year, the cost of an average home in Dorset had shot up by more than 10 per cent on the year before to £320,000. That’s the fastest increase in a decade. With housing stock in the county low, you could say it’s a buyers’ market, however if you’re selling, there are you can take to get the best price possible. Most house hunters decide whether to buy or not within about seven seconds of entering your home, so here are are some easy things you can do to ensure it’s love at first sight. Declutter. We know it helps, but we don’t do it. Basically, if it’s in the way, either give it away or store it away. Clear surfaces, unfussy walkways and tidy rooms give a sense of space. Clean. It’s basic but view your house through the eyes of a clean-freak. A quick clean of doors and surrounds takes minutes. Remove marks from furniture or carpets - a throw or rug will cover a multitude of sins. Make taps and cookers shine. Tidy your bed. It’s amazing how many property details show images of crumpled duvets. Get all boutique-hotel about it and smooth those covers and fluff those pillows. Lived-in vibes. Now that it’s clean, make it look it look more home than show-home with a vase of fresh flowers, a classy painting or a bowl of colourful fruit. Banish bad odours. Scented candles and fresh coffee are all very well but pets can pong. Kingsland ADVERT.qxp_BMV 1/2 page 23/02/2022 16:17 Page 1 Use the least whiffy food on viewing days. Add diffusers and if possible, open windows and put litter trays outside well before.
CONTAINER STORAGE AVAILABLE. £90 per month. Durweston. Call Dougal 07899-927170
SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION on quiet farm near Yeovil Tel 01935 891817
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WEST BAY 2 BEDROOM ground floor holiday flat to let Tel: 01963 23456
PADDOCK WITH BARN & FIELD SHELTER for rent or possibly sell, Wimborne area Tel 01202 882652
OFFICE/STUDIO/ WORKSHOP space to rent. Modern, clean, rural. Good rate £325 per month 450 sqft. Durweston. Call Dougal 07899-927170
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Piddletrenthide Guide £675,000
A detached 4 bedroom farmhouse with potential to extend (STPP) requiring modernisation situated in the popular Piddle Valley with outbuildings, pasture and a stretch of the River Piddle. In all about 3.17 acres (EPC E)
Dorchester 01305 261008 Sigwells Guide £265,000
A detached 2 bedroom bungalow with a wraparound garden, set in an idyllic rural location with beautiful views. EPC C
Sherborne 01935 814488
Canford Magna Guide £500,000
A pair of semi-detached Grade II Listed Lady Wimborne cottages requiring renovation. For sale separately with the option to purchase both if required. (EPC’s G). Additional land may be available by separate negotiation.
Wimborne 01202 849130 Guys Marsh Guide £95,000
Investment opportunity. A 3 bedroom house of non-standard construction, currently let on AST at £7,800 pa. EPC D
Sturminster 01258 473766
Alton Pancras Guide £130,000
A block of 18.40 acres (7.445 ha) of gently sloping to sloping pasture land with stunning views, situated in the Piddle Valley.
A 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with a modern open plan kitchen/living area and a small courtyard to the rear. EPC B.
Approx. 7.34 acres (2.97 ha) of permanent pasture and mixed woodland, within an SSSI.
Wimborne 01202 849130
Muscliffe Guide £50,000
A secluded parcel of 0.30acres (0.12 ha) with possible potential for a dwelling or caravan (STPP)
Wimborne 01202 849130
Ferndown Guide £10,000
About 1.85 acres (0.75 ha) of reclaimed heathland on the edge of Ferndown.
Wimborne 01202 849130
Sold Pre-Auction
West Bay Guide £100,000
A detached boathouse situated high above West Bay with huge potential (subject to planning) and views to the sea.
Bridport 01308 422092
Broadwindsor Guide £175,000
The former village store with 3 bedroom apartment and garden, offering potential for improvement or redevelopment (STPP).
Beaminster 01308 863100
Burton Bradstock Guide £5,000
A single garage within a block of 16 garages in the centre of the village.
Bridport 01308 422092
Sherborne Guide £50,000
A small parcel of land, in a quiet location close to the centre of the town with potential STPP.
Sherborne 01935 814488
Templecombe Guide £150,000
Two individual building plots each with PP for a detached chalet bungalow in about 0.2 acre, and each with a Guide of £150,000.
Sturminster 01258 473766
QUALIFIED | EXPERIENCED | PROFESSIONAL
Swallowcliffe Guide £875,000
A rare opportunity to purchase a main road garage, workshop and MOT station with a showroom and 2 separate living areas including a detached 3 bedroom bungalow (EPC E) offering tremendous income or business potential.
Sturminster 01258 473766
Weymouth Guide £200,000
Former vehicle workshop with a small shop/office (both vacant) and 2 bedroom maisonette (over 4 floors) let on AST at £640 pcm
Dorchester 01305 261008
Broadway Guide £325,000-£350,000
A 3 bedroom house requiring refurbishment and with potential for extending (STPP) within its good sized grounds. EPC F
Ilminster 01460 200790 Dorchester Guide £180,000
Freehold investment property producing £15,000pa (Option to purchase 3 bed maisonette above for additional £175,000)
Dorchester 01305 261008
Charlton Marshall Guide £25,000
An 1.05 acre parcel of pasture and woodland situated on an island on the River Stour with exclusive fishing rights.
Wimborne 01202 849130
Templecombe Guide £325,000
A well presented 2 bedroom detached bungalow with a garage and a private garden situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy access of the village. No onward chain. EPC B
Sturminster 01258 473766
Sherborne Offers Over £350,000
A well presented 2 bedroom, first floor apartment situated right in the heart of Sherborne town centre enjoying stunning views of the Abbey. The flat benefits from a generously sized roof terrace to the rear. EPC D
Sherborne 01935 814488 East Stour Offers Over £670,000
An extremely spacious attached 5 bedroom farmhouse with flexible accommodation of 2915 sq ft and gardens and grounds of about 1.2 acres. EPC E
Sturminster 01258 473766
Todber Offers Over £695,000
A large south facing detached 3 bedroom bungalow with tremendous scope to modernise in a garden plot of approx. 1.5 acres. Adjoining 3.9 acre field available by separate negotiation. EPC E
Sturminster 01258 473766
QUALIFIED | EXPERIENCED | PROFESSIONAL
Marnhull Guide £575,000
A detached 3 bedroom well-presented spacious bungalow with ample off road parking and a double garage situated in a quiet culde-sac within a sought after north Dorset village. EPC C
A beautiful detached 3 bedroom period cottage with original features refurbished to a high standard, garden, garage and parking within a popular village location. EPC C
Blandford 01258 452670
Chiselborough Guide £40,000
An attractive parcel of level pasture land extending to 2.09 acres (0.85 hectares). For sale by Informal Tender. Deadline for Tenders 12 noon on Wednesday 30 th March 2022.
Yeovil 01935 382901 Spetisbury Guide £435,000
A spacious refurbished period 3 bedroom cottage with original character features with cellar, study, off road parking and rear garden, set in a delightful village. EPC D
Blandford 01258 452670
18th Century Georgian splendour to let
A stunning Grade II Listed Georgian rectory at Mapperton, near Blandford is available to rent through Symonds & Sampson. Dating from the early 18th Century, the house is believed to have been built for the mother of the then owner of nearby Charborough Park. In the same ownership now for over 100 years, the house has been meticulously updated to provide a comfortable and well equipped family home.
The character of the house is retained during the modernisation, with impressive cornicing, shutters and wooden/flagstone floors throughout most main rooms within the 5700 sq. ft. of accommodation. A newly fitted handmade kitchen with Aga and new bathroom suites have been fitted. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 3 receptions make up the main part of the house, with a further 3 ground floor rooms with a shower/wet room situated beyond the pantry perfect for an integral annexe or teenager’s den if required. Technology hasn’t been forgotten either, Fibre Optic cabling provides a 900 Mps download speed for communication, whilst remote heating, secure camera and alarm systems are installed for comfort.
The house is approached via the walled and gated entrance with a driveway through the gardens with ample parking to the front of the property. The landlord has created outside patios to the rear opening onto gardens with some notable specimen trees to the front and side including a “cloud pruned” Yew created by the landlord’s father and a Wysteria tree believed to be the same age as the house. The garden to the rear is open plan with no boundary extending into a field beyond. This is also owned by the landlord and although not included within the tenancy, the occupiers are very welcome to have access. All garden maintenance is included. The landlord has landscaping and planting plans for the gardens and some input is welcomed from the tenants if a long term tenancy is found.
The house lies close to the Grade I Listed Church of St Mary, and is well situated for access to Blandford, Wimborne, Dorchester, Poole and Wareham. The Purbecks and Jurassic Coast, home to some of the county’s best loved towns and landmarks are all within a short drive.
Rachael James, Partner & Head of Letting at Symonds & Sampson is excited to bring a property of this calibre to the market. It is available in April at a rent of £7,000 per calendar month to include all garden maintenance, please contact her on 01258 474265 or visit www. symondsandsampson.co.uk for details.
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£775,000 Shepton Montague £700,000 Wincanton
An impressive four bedroom detached period house situated within the heart An individual four bedroom detached house with stunning panoramic of the village. There are many outstanding features including a detached views. The property is tucked away within the heart of the town close Coach House incorporating a garage and studio. Two large reception rooms, to shops and dog walking. Wonderful sunny aspect sun terrace, large study, kitchen with AGA, en-suite shower room, utility, large attractive kitchen/diner, huge master bedroom, two en-suites, attractive landscaped garden, solar panels. EPC Rating: D.WINCANTON £410,000 SOUTH CHERITON £430,000gardens with studio ideal for homeworking. EPC Rating: D.
An individual and deceptively spacious four bedroom detached bungalow which enjoys the benefit of a large landscaped garden. Characterful sitting room, separate dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite and useful attic room. EPC Rating: D.
£290,000 Bruton £320,000 Wincanton
A substantial three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a small close in the sought after village of South Cheriton. Spacious sitting room with open fire, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, en-suite shower room, attractive landscaped garden and garage.
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A three bedroom semi-detached house comprising spacious sitting/dining room with a A spacious four bedroom terrace house situated within a short walk of local schools. The property enjoys the benefit of a loft conversion creating BRUTON £225,000door to a sunny aspect garden, fitted kitchen, stylish bathroom, double width drive, GCH, double glazing. EPC Rating: TBC. An exceptionally well presented three bedroom semi-detached house with stunning far reaching views over Wincanton and countryside beyond. WINCANTON £226,500 a master bedroom with dressing room/study and en-suite. Spacious Sitting room, stylish fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, private garden, garage and no forward shower room, cloakroom, driveway and garage alongside property, chain. EPC Rating: C. landscaped garden. EPC Rating: C.
Thinking of Moving? Due to continued sales success we urgently require more properties to meet the demand from buyers looking for a home in Wincanton, Bruton, Mere, Stalbridge, Milborne Port and the surrounding villages. If you are considering bringing your property to the market we would be delighted to provide you with a free market assessment and valuation. Please call 01963 34000 to arrange an appointment or email wincanton@hambledon.net
Attractive period cottage situated in the heart of Wincanton. Accommodation spread over three floors with a spacious sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, large garden, GCH, double glazing, no forward chain. EPC Rating: TBC.
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An attractive two bedroom mid terrace house situated in a small close on a mature development. Spacious sitting room, kitchen/diner, bathroom, easy to maintain garden, allocated parking, ideal investment or first WINCANTON £145,000 A spacious two bedroom semi-detached house situated on a popular residential development. The property is presented in excellent order and enjoys the benefit of a car port, long driveway, enclosed garden, sitting WINCANTON £179,950A three bedroom detached house occupying an elevated position with far reaching countryside views. Presented in excellent order throughout, spacious kitchen/diner, sitting room opening to a sunny aspect terrace, en£318,000 Wincanton £145,000 Wincanton A spacious two bedroom ground floor flat with its own private entrance and courtyard garden. Spacious living/dining room, fitted kitchen, double glazed windows, bathroom with shower bath, covered allocated parking, time buy. EPC Rating: C. suite, garage, GCH, double glazing. EPC Rating: C. room, fitted kitchen, conservatory and potential to extend (STPP).ideal investment or first time buy. EPC Rating: C. EPC Rating: D.
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‘Prime conditions for sellers’ as desire to move remains high According to the latest buyer and seller survey by property group Savills, the so-called ‘race for space’ that has driven the UK’s housing market over the past 18 months is expected to remain a core component of the market going forward.
Still, buyers are prioritising Ashley Rawlings, head of proximity to parks and residential sales at Savills open spaces, shops and Wimborne, said: “The level of local amenities, and even demand over the last 18 months the pub, over school and work. The or so has been phenomenal. desire to move home is showing Every time we thought the market no signs of slowing down as 48% might slow a little we were proved of all buyers say that they have wrong. been considering a move for over a year, with half (50%) hoping “Sentiment is showing that the to complete within the next six lifestyle factors that motivated months*. people to move after the first lockdown – the need for more This desire to move as quickly as space, an increase in home possible is the strongest seen at working and the desire to be close any other point since the start to the coast or countryside – is set of the pandemic, including when to continue. the market reopened in May 2020. A net balance of +24% of “Dorset and Wiltshire – with the respondents stated that they are abundance of countryside and more committed to moving within green space on offer – are areas the next three months, while that remain incredibly popular, longer term demand also remains underlined by the statistic that strong, a net balance of +32% are the number of house sales which committed to moving in the next attracted multiple offers in our two years*. Savills conducted the Wimborne and Salisbury offices survey between 9 and 15 February was 65% and 67%, respectively**.” and collated responses from 840 This is also consistent across registered buyers and sellers. Wiltshire, with James McKillop,
‘Prime conditions for sellers’ as desire to move remains high ‘Prime conditions for sellers’ as desire to move remains high ‘Prime conditions for sellers’ as desire to move remains high head of residential sales at Savills Salisbury, saying that the high levels of activity have led to demand outweighing supply. “The market conditions have created fierce competition among buyers and in many cases properties have been selling within just a few days,” he added. “There is a little uncertainty about how the market will react as we move into the spring and early summer and it will be interesting to see just how that progresses, but for the moment it remains extremely buoyant. “There is a large pool of highly motivated buyers who are ready, willing and able to move and we are seeing more activity in this early part of the year than we would normally expect. These are prime conditions for sellers.” S till, buyers are prioritising proximity to parks and open spaces, shops and local amenities, and even the pub, over school and work. The desire to move home is showing no signs of slowing down as 48% of all buyers say that they have been considering a move for over a year, with half (50%) hoping to complete within the next six months*. This desire to move as quickly as possible is the strongest seen at any other point since the start of the pandemic, including when the market reopened in May 2020. A net balance of +24% of respondents stated that they are more committed to moving within the next three months, while longer term demand also remains strong, a net balance of +32% are committed to moving in the next two years*. Savills conducted the survey between 9 and 15 February and collated responses from 840 registered buyers and sellers. According to the latest buyer and seller survey by property group Savills, the so-called ‘race for space’ that has driven the UK’s housing market over the past 18 months is expected to remain a core component of the market going forward. Ashley Rawlings, head of residential sales at Savills Wimborne, said: “The level of demand over the last 18 months or so has been phenomenal. Every time we thought the market might slow a little we were proved wrong. “Sentiment is showing that the lifestyle factors that motivated people to move after the first lockdown – the need for more space, an increase in home working and the desire to be close to the coast or countryside – is set to continue. “Dorset and Wiltshire – with the abundance of countryside and green space on offer – are areas that remain incredibly popular, underlined by the statistic that the number of house sales which attracted multiple offers in our Wimborne and Salisbury offices was 65% and 67%, respectively**.” This is also consistent across Wiltshire, with James McKillop, S till, buyers are prioritising proximity to parks and open spaces, shops and local amenities, and even the pub, over school and work. The desire to move home is showing no signs of slowing down as 48% of all buyers say that they have been considering a move for over a year, with half (50%) hoping to complete within the next six months*. This desire to move as quickly as possible is the strongest seen at any other point since the start of the pandemic, including when the market reopened in May 2020. A net balance of +24% of respondents stated that they are more committed to moving within the next three months, while longer term demand also remains strong, a net balance of +32% are committed to moving in the next two years*. Savills conducted the survey between 9 and 15 February and collated responses from 840 registered buyers and sellers. According to the latest buyer and seller survey by property group Savills, the so-called ‘race for space’ that has driven the UK’s housing market over the past 18 months is expected to remain a core component of the market going forward. Ashley Rawlings, head of residential sales at Savills Wimborne, said: “The level of demand over the last 18 months or so has been phenomenal. Every time we thought the market might slow a little we were proved wrong. “Sentiment is showing that the lifestyle factors that motivated people to move after the first lockdown – the need for more space, an increase in home working and the desire to be close to the coast or countryside – is set to continue. “Dorset and Wiltshire – with the abundance of countryside and green space on offer – are areas that remain incredibly popular, underlined by the statistic that the number of house sales which attracted multiple offers in our Wimborne and Salisbury offices was 65% and 67%, respectively**.” This is also consistent across Wiltshire, with James McKillop, S till, buyers are prioritising proximity to parks and open spaces, shops and local amenities, and even the pub, over school and work. The desire to move home is showing no signs of slowing down as 48% of all buyers say that they have been considering a move for over a year, with half (50%) hoping to complete within the next six months*. This desire to move as quickly as possible is the strongest seen at any other point since the start of the pandemic, including when the market reopened in May 2020. A net balance of +24% of respondents stated that they are more committed to moving within the next three months, while longer term demand also remains strong, a net balance of +32% are committed to moving in the next two years*. Savills conducted the survey between 9 and 15 February and collated responses from 840 registered buyers and sellers. According to the latest buyer and seller survey by property group Savills, the so-called ‘race for space’ that has driven the UK’s housing market over the past 18 months is expected to remain a core component of the market going forward. Ashley Rawlings, head of residential sales at Savills Wimborne, said: “The level of demand over the last 18 months or so has been phenomenal. Every time we thought the market might slow a little we were proved wrong. “Sentiment is showing that the lifestyle factors that motivated people to move after the first lockdown – the need for more space, an increase in home working and the desire to be close to the coast or countryside – is set to continue. “Dorset and Wiltshire – with the abundance of countryside and green space on offer – are areas that remain incredibly popular, underlined by the statistic that the number of house sales which attracted multiple offers in our Wimborne and Salisbury offices was 65% and 67%, respectively**.” This is also consistent across Wiltshire, with James McKillop, Sources: *Savills Research, February 2022 buyer and seller survey; **Savills dealbook data 2021 Sources: *Savills Research, February 2022 buyer and seller survey; **Savills dealbook data 2021
Sources: *Savills Research, February 2022 buyer and seller survey; **Savills dealbook data 2021
Property We’ll get you moving in 2022
SOLD Semley Guide £1.995 million Breathtaking views across the Blackmore Vale & beyond. 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms.
SOLD Tisbury OIEO £1.5 million Handsome Chilmark Stone house, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms.
SOLD Winterborne Stickland Guide £695,000 Edge of sought after Dorset village, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms.
FOR SALE Motcombe Guide £765,000 Stylish modern home on the edge of Motcombe, 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms. EPC = D
FOR SALE Marnhull Guide £1.25 million Handsome village house, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 acres. EPC = C
FOR SALE Belchalwell Guide £1.2 million Glorious rural setting, 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 1.78 acres. Listed.
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James McKillop Head of Residential Savills Salisbury james.mckillop@savills.com 01722 426 822 Ashley Rawlings Head of Residential Savills Wimborne ashley.rawlings@savills.com 01202 856 873 savills savills.co.uk
VACANCIES AVAILABLE
Sexey’s Hospital is a Charity that provides a ordable almshouse accommodation to elderly people in need. In order to be considered as a potential resident, applicants must be at least 60 years of age and be able to live independently. ere are 24 1-bedroom ats on the 17th century site which is located between Bruton High St and Lower Backway. e ats are mostly suitable for single people, but couples may also be accommodated.
Residents facilitate a wide range of activities for themselves, including summer and Christmas outings, cards, scrabble, lm and supper nights. A Warden is on hand during the daytime to act in the role of “good neighbour” and the extensive gardens produce owers, fruit and vegetables for use by the residents for most of the year.
Residents pay a Monthly Maintenance Contribution which covers the accommodation and other services such as gas and electricity. Our properties qualify for housing bene t should you be in receipt of this already or are entitled to claim it. Free parking can be made available to those residents with a car.
We are expecting several ats to become available in the near future and would welcome applicants that satisfy the above criteria. If you are interested in one of our properties, an application form can be obtained by phoning the duty Warden on 01749 813172 or by submitting an enquiry form via our website – www.sexeyshospital.org
e Trustees would particularly welcome applications from people living in Bruton, Wyke, Redlynch, Batcombe, Brewham, Lamyatt, Pitcombe, Shepton Montague or Upton Noble.
For further information, please contact the Master, Helen Rogerson, 01749 814998 or via magister@hshbruton.co.uk.
