Longford Road, Thornford, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
- Land size
- 4.57 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- 2 Bedrooms
- Sale By Informal Tender
- Renovation / Redevelopment
- 4.57 Acres
Description
A detached bungalow with approximately 4.57 acres and outbuildings – full renovation / redevelopment opportunity. For Sale by Informal Tender closing date for offers Tuesday 14th July at 12 noon.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a detached two-bedroom bungalow set within approximately 4.57 acres (1.85 hectares), together with a substantial barn and a range of additional outbuildings, positioned in an attractive rural setting on the edge of Thornford with open countryside views.
The property is offered in dilapidated condition and requires complete renovation throughout, providing significant scope for refurbishment, reconfiguration or replacement, subject to the necessary planning consents. The combination of a generous plot, redundant structures and existing buildings creates clear potential for redevelopment or alternative uses.
The bungalow extends to approximately 1,496 sq ft (138.9 sq m), excluding the store, and is arranged over a single storey. The current accommodation includes a sitting room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, utility room, two bedrooms and bathroom facilities. While the layout offers flexibility, the property is now in poor condition and is best suited to purchasers seeking a comprehensive project.
The property is offered for sale by informal tender, with a closing date for offers on Tuesday 14th July at 12 noon. Further details and tender documentation are available from the selling agents.
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the sole agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt.
Services
Purchasers should satisfy themselves regarding utilities and drainage at the property.
Council Tax: Dorset Council—Band E
Additional Information
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).
Eaglemead occupies an accessible yet rural position along Longford Road, just outside the village of Thornford, while remaining conveniently located for the nearby town of Sherborne, which provides a comprehensive range of amenities including shops, schools, leisure facilities and a mainline railway station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter
In addition to the principal dwelling, the property benefits from outbuildings extending to approximately 1,863 sq ft (173 sq m), including a substantial barn situated adjacent to the bungalow, along with further structures which are now redundant and in a dilapidated state. These buildings may offer potential for replacement or repurposing, subject to the appropriate consents.
The grounds extend to approximately 4.57 acres and comprise garden areas, yard space and pasture land, largely situated to the rear of the property. The land has its own independent access and presents an appealing opportunity for those seeking smallholding or equestrian use, or simply the privacy and amenity associated with a rural holding.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 14 Brownfield & Redevelopment listings in South West England (1+ acres).
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.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
71 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Thornford CofE Primary School778 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas1.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Community school
- Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 336
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Buckler's Mead School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 812
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Gryphon School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,569
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Westfield Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Type
- Academy converter
- Preston School Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stanchester Academy7.4 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.
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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
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- 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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