4 bed house for sale Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LB
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Charming cottage and barn with mature gardens in the heart of this thriving village. Although The Old Cottage is not listed, the property is likely to have 18th century origins and is thought to have once been thatched. Situated on a no through track on the western edge of the village, this charming property has classical proportions and a lovely mix of character, period charm, along with contemporary elements including a recent extension.
- Property type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band G (Approx £4,608/year)Dorset's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept for band G. Your bill may differ: single-person and other discounts may apply.
- Postcode
- DT2 9LB
Key features
- Charming unlisted period cottage
- Stylish interior
- Recently extended
- Spacious south westerly facing garden
- Barn with potential (subject to planning)
- Garden Bothy with PP for ancillary accommodation
Floorplan
Location
Martinstown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LB
In the Dorset National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.
Sold prices in DT2 9LB
HM Land Registry sales in DT2 9LB. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cottage Detached | Detached | Dec 2012 | — | — | — | £600,000 |
| Purbeck House Detached | Detached | Jul 2010 | — | — | — | £327,500 |
| The Old Cottage Detached | Detached | Nov 2007 | — | — | — | £615,000 |
| The Old Cottage Detached | Detached | May 1998 | — | — | — | £201,600 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




