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Stunning bolthole in Langton Long
The Old Stables at Langton
Long, just outside
Blandford Forum is one of those conversions that you’d see on the pages of a glossy ‘homes’ magazine.
The light, the space and the character of this Grade II
Listed building have all been beautifully captured during its conversion, and enhanced to create a stylish family home.
Neutral colours throughout The West Country has been identified as the most attractive area for homemovers, according to the latest Property & Homemovers Report from data experts TwentyCi. The southwest has recorded the highest rise in sales agreed (+38 per cent) and has experienced a 10 per cent rise in average asking price. The southeast has seen the next highest increase of sales agreed at +33 per cent and an eight per cent increase in asking price. By comparison, ensure that the Georgian features retain centre stage throughout this stunning three-bedroom house from the splendid vaulted ceiling in the sitting room with mezzanine above to the exposed timbers and unusual arched windows affording delightful views over the parkland. The grandeur doesn’t stop at the door either as beyond the enclosed sunny terrace, London has performed relatively poorly, with inner London achieving a sale agreed increase of just four per cent and a drop in asking price of five per cent – the only region in the country to have recorded a decline. In general, the number of homemovers in the UK is set to reach its highest level for over a decade. The report reveals that in comparison to the third quarter of 2019 new instructions are up by 36 per cent, equating to 150,000 properties and sales agreed
there are maintained formal gardens and acres of parkland to enjoy, bordered to one side by the River Stour. It’s a stunning house, whether you’re looking for a family home, up-sizing, down-sizing, or a bolt-hole to enjoy. The Guide is £515,000, and for further information, please contact Stuart Bramley – 01258 WANTED A cottage, Apartment, Annexe, or “WhatHave-You”, for extremely quiet, Retired, Widower Gentlemen, 43 Years in public service, - Non Smoker, Non-Drinker, No Drugs or Pets, Property in rural quiet country location please, not needed to be modernised as original traditional is preferable but not essential! – Long Term Tenancy, Own Finance, In Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Areas. Please Telephone 07956 934 861
Property to Let self contained 1 bed flat, carpets & Curtains, Gillingham town Centre £480/month Exclusive. 07936060881
TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 01963 400186
South west enjoys highest rise in sales
452670. having increased by 53 per cent or by 160,000 homes. The volume of sales agreed has already surpassed the level achieved in 2019 and the number of new instructions is currently at 92 per cent of last year’s total despite an effective market shutdown during lockdown. Exchanges are currently down 40 per cent as a result of lockdown, but a rush of completions is expected over the coming months. The surge in the property market since July has resulted in an increase of people that say they ‘want to move’ up by 76 per cent from the last quarter of 2019. Data from TwentyCi’s Homemover Wave reveals that this category now stands at over 523,000 people suggesting that the property market will remain buoyant well into 2021. Those in the ‘moving soon’ category have also increased by 57 per cent over the same time frame, equating to 407,389 homemovers. 87
DORSET DEVON HAMPSHIRE SOMERSET WILTSHIRE LONDON
TO LET
Fifehead Neville Guide £450,000 A spacious detached bungalow in 1.24 acres. 3 bedrooms, 3 recep ons, kitchen diner, garage, mber sheds, gardens and paddock with 360 view. Subject to Agricultural Tie. EPC=D. Sturminster 01258 472244 Sturminster Newton £1500 pcm A Spacious and wellpresented 4 bedroom family home, with large open lawn gardens and far reaching views towards Sha esbury. Available for a long term let. EPC=E. Sturminster 01258 474265
Langton Long Guide £515,000 A Grade II listed 3 bedroom individual home offering a clever combina on of contemporary living within a period building, set in parkland with countryside views, garage and parking. EPC=Exempt. Blandford 01258 452670
Milborne Port Guide £650,000 A spacious and very stylish new detached house set in a quiet posi on within the village, with 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite), double garage and goodsized enclosed garden. EPC=B. Sherborne 01935 814488
AUCTION 20 NOVEMBER
Milborne Port Guide £295,000 A beau fully presented 3 bedroom family home with 2 recep ons, an enclosed driveway and a lovely sized, landscaped garden, all within walking distance of local ameni es. EPC=D. Sherborne 01935 814488 Stra onontheFosse Guide £110,000 A single development plot extending to approximately 0.08 acres situated on a no through road. Full planning permission for a detached 3 bedroom dwelling. Wimborne 01202 843190
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Swallowcliffe Guide £1,500,000 A substan al barn with versa le accommoda on and scope to update or divide into separate units, with a par ally converted former stables (let on as AST). In all 4.83 acres. EPC=F. Sturminster 01258 473766
AUCTION 20 NOVEMBER
Thornford Guide £295,000 An a rac ve and wellpresented 3 bedroom, 2 recep on room, 2 bathroom house situated on a peaceful no through road in this soughta er village. EPC=D. Sherborne 01935 814488 Creech, Wareham Guide £200,000 9.62 acres (approx.) of gently sloping equestrian land with 2 stables and three field shelters, situated in the Purbeck countryside providing excellent outriding. Wimborne 01202 843190
Sixpenny Handley Guide £395,000 A lovely parcel of development land situated in a quiet and peaceful culdesac loca on with beau ful countryside views. Planning permission for 4 semidetached houses. Blandford 01258 452670
Broad Oak, Sturminster Guide £699,950 A substan al house of approx 2500 sq with flexible accommoda on in a peaceful loca on with fine farreaching views and large south facing garden of 0.75 acres. EPC=C. Sturminster 01258 473766
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With over a 90% increase in demand from house-hunters for country and quiet town locations*, over 50% more sales year on year than the recorded national average** and a 268% rise in unique visitors to our new website in September 2020, our team have been busy ensuring that our properties and new buyers are perfectly matched.
Have a property to sell or let? Or looking for your next property? Contact Simon and Ali (Shaftesbury) today and we’ll ensure that we make your next home happen.
*The Sunday Telegraph, June 2020. **According to statistics taken from Estate Agent Today, October 2020.
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Phones ringing off hook for Dorset homes
By Simon Neville-Jones, Branch manager of Lodestone Dorset
Seen the headlines saying how young professionals are flooding out of cities to the country? Well, here at Lodestone Property we can confirm it’s all true! And we say this with total confidence, not only based on our own anecdotal evidence (our phones are ringing off the hook), but also on respected industry data. For example, leading property research company, TwentyCI, recently reported that the number of sales agreed in the last three months are up 47 per cent in rural areas, while Rightmove reports that searches for 92 Shaftesbury have more than doubled. Which means this lovely Dorset town is now in the top ten of most desirable countryside places to live, alongside Sturminster Newton which also made the list. So if you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, but unsure if the time is right – we can
reassure you it most definitely is! With our new office now open in Shaftesbury and over 50 years’ experience between the team, we pride ourselves on being different; ensuring our clients are always in the know and that we achieve the best rates of sale. Not that we like to brag, but last month we saw a 150 per cent increase in sales agreed, year-on-year – more than double the 70 per cent average in the UK reported by Estate Agent Today. We currently have excellent buyers in all price ranges looking to purchase. So please do call us to find out why we’re different, because we’re here to make homes happen.
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T TheLamb,UptonNoble Situated in the heart of the delightful village Upton Noble, this converted pub is 昀lled with the perfect mix of character and contemporary style • Spacious si琀ing room and kitchen • Four bedrooms • Large garden with beautiful countryside views • Separate annex £1,100,000
T TheBlueBall,Bruton An incredible commercial opportunity, this operating B&B is located in the centre of Bruton, just o昀 the High Street • Five ensuite bedrooms • Generous accommodation for owners • Separate oce space, with private kitchen • Oce space £725,000
T TheClockhouse,RedlynchPark A charming 昀rst floor apartment, set within beautiful parkland, • Communal swimming pool and tennis court • Two bedrooms • Spacious si琀ing room • Private garage £ £235,000
T TheForge,SheptonMontague Large family home, with incredible renovation possibilities
Five bedrooms Multiple reception rooms Spacious garden, parking and outbuildings Large double garage/workshop £700,000
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B BrueClose,Bruton A large detached bungalow, in excellent condition • Four bedrooms • Spacious kitchen, as well as private dining room • Garden to the front and back • Driveway parking and garage £ £400,000
Northview,SouthBrewham Detached family home, in village location • Views! • Three double bedrooms • Large kitchen • Gorgeous garden with beautiful countryside outlook
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T TheMeadows,Cucklington A detached property, situated in an idyllic village • Four bedrooms • Spacious kitchen and si琀ing room • Wonderful garden, including a barn, stables and menage £875,000
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P PatwellStreet,Bruton Incredible investment property, situated in the centre of Bruton • Open plan ground floor • Two bedrooms • Family bathroom • Walking distance from the High Street £225,000
P PenGale,CastleCary Semi-detached property in the centre of Castle Cary • Four bedrooms • Family bathroom • Spacious si琀ing room and dining room • Garage and garden
£399,950
F Fairways,Bruton £700,000 Wonderful family home in excellent condition, walking distance from the centre of Bruton • Five bedrooms • Modern kitchen with separate dining room and utility room • Spacious gardens to the front and back • Double garage and o昀-street parking
F ForestryCottages,NorthBrewham A semi-detached secluded home, surrounded by stunning countryside • Three bedrooms • Spacious kitchen, with open plan dining and si琀ing room • Large beautiful garden, with two outbuildings • O昀-street parking £425,000
