Summary - BUMBLEBEE COTTAGE NORTH STREET BRADFORD ABBAS SHERBORNE DT9 6SA
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming one-bedroom home with large west-facing garden and garage in village.
Grade II listed thatched end-of-terrace with original beams and inglenook fireplace
Generous west-facing rear garden approximately 97' with patio and fruit trees
Single garage in block at rear; free unrestricted parking on lane
Large double bedroom with en-suite; well-lit east–west aspect throughout
LPG-fired radiator central heating (buyers should note ongoing fuel costs)
Listed status and thatched roof will restrict alterations and increase maintenance
Part of rear garden has neighbour's right of way to garages; affects access
Scope to extend at rear subject to planning and listed-buildings consent
Bumblebee Cottage is a quintessential Grade II listed thatched end-of-terrace tucked on North Street in Bradford Abbas. The house combines original character—exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and window seats—with practical living: a generous 97' west-facing rear garden, a single garage and off-street parking nearby. The well-proportioned sitting room, Shaker-style kitchen and large double bedroom with en-suite suit a buyer seeking charm with low-maintenance daily living.
This home suits downsizers who value village life and character. It sits a short walk from the pub, primary school and church, with Sherborne town and the mainline station a short drive away. Fast broadband and an affluent, low-crime area add practical appeal for everyday life or weekend visitors.
Important considerations are factual: the property is Grade II listed and thatched, which preserves its charm but will restrict alterations and could increase maintenance and insurance costs. Heating is provided by an LPG-fired combination boiler and radiator system; buyers should factor ongoing fuel costs and the LPG bottle storage arrangement. A small rear garden strip carries a neighbour’s right of way to access the garages, which affects part of the plot.
There is clear scope to extend at the rear subject to obtaining the necessary planning and listed-buildings consents — an opportunity for buyers willing to manage permissions. Overall, this is a rare, character-rich cottage for someone seeking a peaceful, traditional village home with roomy garden and garage, provided they accept listed-property responsibilities.
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