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Retirement
£625,000
5 beds · 2 baths
Bakers Dozen, Wayford, Crewkerne
2.34 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 16/09/2026 William H. Brown
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£3,350,000
Guide price 8 bed house for sale Blackdown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3LE
8
beds 5
baths House
Freehold
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A substantial Grade II listed country house occupying a superbly private setting within 31.83 acres, complemented by a range of outbuildings, a swimming pool and a tennis court.
Blackdown House is a substantial and well-presented country residence, extending in total to approximately 11,730 sq ft, offering generous and well-balanced accommodation ideally suited to both family occupation and entertaining. The property has been carefully maintained and is presented in good order throughout. Its principal appeal lies in its exceptional position, sitting centrally within its land and enjoying complete privacy with open views in all directions.
Key features
- Secluded position at the foot of Blackdown Hill
- Centrally situated with far-reaching open views
- Approximately 11,730 sq ft of accommodation
- Well-balanced layout, ideal for entertaining
- Impressive principal bedroom suite
- Self-contained annexe
- Swimming pool, tennis court and games room
- Extensive outbuildings and stabling
- Approximately 31.83 acres
- Convenient access to nearby towns, rail connections and schools
Location
Blackdown, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3LE
In the Dorset National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.
- Council tax
- Band G (Approx £4,326/year)East Devon's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band G. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £3,350,000
£1.7m £5m
Deposit10% £335,000
£0 £3.4m
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £3,015,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £670,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in DT8 3LE. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Lake Farmhouse Detached | Detached | Jun 2019 | — | — | — | £1,275,000 |
| Hyde Cottage Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Apr 2018 | — | — | — | £500,000 |
| Mayflower Cottage 3, Coles Cross Cottages Detached | Detached | Jan 2018 | 1,119 sq ft £344/sq ft | 1,119 sq ft | £344 | £385,000 |
| Smithy Cottage Detached | Detached | Jan 2017 | — | — | — | £418,000 |
| Rose Cottage Detached | Detached | Jun 2016 | — | — | — | £512,500 |
| Foxbury Cottage Detached | Detached | Dec 2012 | — | — | — | £425,000 |
| Hyde Cottage Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Sept 2009 | — | — | — | £250,000 |
| Kyle Cottage Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Nov 2008 | — | — | — | £375,000 |
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