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4 bed house for sale Leweston, Sherborne, DT9

Guide price

£1,375,000

Added on 29/09/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £384 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

Contemporary-style property, thoughtfully extended to create a bright and adaptable family house
Elevated position with far-reaching countryside views, notable sunsets, and rural walks
Striking open-plan kitchen/living space with bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace
Four double bedrooms arranged over two staircases, offering flexible living
Established south west facing gardens set within a plot of approximately 1.5 acres
Range of outbuildings with consent for conversion into a self-contained annexe
Parking for several cars
Within easy reach of Sherborne and the surrounding countryside

About this property

Enjoying origins dating back to the 19th century, this appealing home has been thoughtfully extended to create a light-filled and highly versatile family residence, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of its far-reaching country views and spectacular sunsets. the seamless blend of period character and contemporary design is immediately apparent, with the heart of the house centred around an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,843
Band B

£2,151
Band C

£2,458
Band D

£2,765
Band E

£3,379
Band F

£3,994
Band G

£4,608
Band H

£5,530

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Dorset, 2026/27 bills run from £1,843 a year in band A to £5,530 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Dorset, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£384 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£326 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£217 / sq ft

£384 / sq ft

£437 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£384 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in DT9 (£217–£437, 10th–90th percentile, 528 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 528 homes sold in DT9 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in DT9 →

Location

Leweston, Sherborne, DT9

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £1,375,000

£680k £2.1m

Deposit10% £138,000

£0 £1.4m

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £1,237,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £275,000 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.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales in DT9. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
7, South Street DT9 3LT Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	840 sq ft £500/sq ft	840 sq ft	£500	£420,000
Stoneham, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	n/a	n/a	n/a	£475,000
1, Terrace View DT9 4AF Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	1,055 sq ft £299/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£299	£315,000
6, Albert Row DT9 3JR Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	603 sq ft £335/sq ft	603 sq ft	£335	£202,000
18, Shutler Street DT9 4FP Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	915 sq ft £308/sq ft	915 sq ft	£308	£282,000
25, Ridgeway DT9 6DA Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2026	657 sq ft £449/sq ft	657 sq ft	£449	£295,000
7, Cricket View DT9 3RE Terraced	Terraced	Jul 2026	883 sq ft £357/sq ft	883 sq ft	£357	£315,000
1, Bazzleways Close DT9 5FD Detached	Detached	Jul 2026	1,442 sq ft £246/sq ft	1,442 sq ft	£246	£355,000