Stunning conversion opportunity available for £150k in Dorset

A building plot for a conversion in Sturminster Newton

The property is available at auction for £150,000 (Image credit: Plotfinder)

A conversion opportunity has come onto the market in the quaint village of Hinton St. Mary in Dorset.

The building plot has full planning permission for a conversion into two separate homes, offering a great project for ambitious self builders.

We guide you through the location and advantages to the plot, as well how you can go about purchasing the unique plot.

Full planning permission secured for conversion

The property has full planning permission, granted on June 30, 2023, for the conversion of its existing garage and MOT bay into two separate dwellings.

The 'Front Unit' of this conversion project is designed as a single-story dwelling, featuring open-plan living accommodation, two bedrooms (one ensuite), and a bathroom. With a total area of 71.8 sqm (772 sqft), this unit promises spacious living quarters.

On the other hand, the 'Rear Unit' will span two floors, offering a sitting/dining room, kitchen, and WC on the ground floor, while the first floor will house two bedrooms and a bathroom. This unit boasts a 64.7 sqm (696 sqft) area.

These proposed dwellings include plans for off-road parking spaces and gardens.

Diverse amenities and accessibility in local area

A house by a river by Sturminster Newton Mill and River Stour in Dorset — *The River Stour offers walking trails in Sturminster Newton for prospective buyers* (Image credit: Getty Images)

The project is nestled in the heart of Hinton St. Mary, sitting within a Conservation Area.

It is close to a manor house, village hall, Church, pub, and garage. Moreover, the surrounding open countryside, designated as an area of great landscape value, offering walking trails, particularly along the meandering River Stour.

The nearby market town of Sturminster Newton boasts a range of local shops and schools.

Offering a harmonious blend of rural tranquillity and accessibility to amenities, this investment opportunity holds significant promise for prospective buyers.

How to buy the plot

Priced at £150,000, this venture is scheduled for public auction and livestream broadcast on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

The auction venue is set at Digby Hall, Sherborne DT9 3AB if you wish to attend in person. You can see full details on Homebuilding & Renovating's plotfinder website, which has more than 10,000 plots and projects listed for sale across the UK.

News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.