Saxon Maybank, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Three bedrooms, master en suite
- Far reaching countryside views
- Allocated parking space
- Private decking with hot tub
- Stunning open plan living/dining/kitchen space
Description
SUMMARY
Lodge 11 is one of just sixteen holiday homes in a peaceful, secluded development surrounded by open fields. This stunning barn conversion offers three bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a spacious living area with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing countryside views.
DESCRIPTION
Lodge 11 is one of just sixteen holiday homes set within a peaceful and secluded development, surrounded by open fields and far-reaching countryside. Ideally positioned only half a mile from the village of Bradford Abbas and three miles from Sherborne, it offers an idyllic rural escape.
This impressive barn conversion provides flexible accommodation with three bedrooms, making it an excellent holiday home or countryside retreat. The property showcases stunning character features including vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, along with a large, light-filled living space boasting floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides—perfect for enjoying the beautiful surrounding views.
A fantastic opportunity not to be missed, the barn can be occupied by the same person for a generous 8 months in a year.
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Entrance Hall
Door leading into the spacious entrance hall, stairs up to bedroom two and a utility cupboard housing the boiler, hot water tank, plumbing for a washing machine and shelving for airing.
Open Plan Living Space
A stunning open plan living space with oak beam vaulted ceilings and oak flooring. A light and airy space with panoramic windows to the side and front and three sets of french doors leading on to the decking outside.
Kitchen Area
Fitted kitchen with generous cupboard space, integrated appliances including electric oven and hob with cooker hood, fridge, separate freezer and dishwasher, wooden oak worktops and a stainless steel sink and drainer.
Bedroom One
Double glazed window to the front with views over fields and the oak tree, double glazed french doors on to the decking and hot tub area, vaulted oak beam ceilings and two radiators.
Ensuite
Shower wetroom with a WC, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two
Double glazed windows to both sides and a radiator.
Bedroom Three
Double glazed window to the side, built in wardrobe/storage cupboard and a radiator.
Bathroom
Bath with a shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and a shaver point.
Outside
Decked area surrounding two sides of the property which has recently been replaced, hot tub and outside electric.
Parking
One allocated parking space.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-11
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Leasehold Information
- Annual Ground Rent
- £2,795.11
- Length of Lease
- 182 years remaining
Tenure is one layer. The full report checks the location itself: planning activity, flood history and heritage.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Yes
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Ask Agent
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 83% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas0.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 156
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thornford CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St. Michael's Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 264
- Type
- Academy converter
- Reckleford Infant School and Nursery1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 128
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Buckler's Mead School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 812
- Type
- Academy converter
- Westfield Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Type
- Academy converter
- Preston School Academy3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Gryphon School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Stanchester Academy6.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 829
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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