Summary -
2 Millrace Cottages,Cann Bridge,Melbury Abbas,SHAFTESBURY,SP7 0BP
SP7 0BP
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Three-bedroom home with garden, parking and extension potential in peaceful Melbury Abbas.
No onward chain — immediate sale possible
Three bedrooms within a compact 598 sq ft layout
High flood risk — insurance and mitigation likely needed
Much single glazing — potential for energy upgrades
Garden laid to lawn with mature trees and privacy
Off-street parking — limited spaces in front of property
Not registered at Land Registry — conveyancing steps required
Potential to extend subject to planning permission
A charming three-bedroom semi-detached period property in Melbury Abbas, offered with no onward chain. The cottage retains original features — exposed beams, stonework and a feature fireplace — and sits on a manageable plot with a lawned garden and off-street parking. At about 598 sq ft the layout is compact, suited to a couple, small family or first-time buyer seeking village life.
Practical considerations are clear: much of the glazing is single-pane and the house is small, so heating costs and light levels can feel constrained. There is a high flood risk for the area and the property is not currently registered at the Land Registry; conveyancing will require additional steps. Crime levels locally are reported as above average, and the surrounding neighbourhood is an ageing rural community.
Value comes from location and potential: broadband is fast, there is scope to extend subject to planning permission, and the neighbouring cottage is available to purchase separately for expansion. This is a straightforward purchase for someone prepared to carry out modest refurbishment and flood-risk mitigation to personalise the property and improve energy performance.
The property will suit buyers wanting a rural base with character who accept trade-offs for size and condition. For those seeking a low-maintenance large family home or a turnkey modern property, this is not ideal; for hands-on buyers it offers character, scope and immediate occupancy without a chain.
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