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HISTORIC: Sherborne House is up for sale

TWO Dorset estate agents have been appointed to sell a listed country mansion.

Humberts and Savills will bring an end to the speculation surrounding the future of Sherborne House, Sherborne, and offer the property for sale on the open market.

Humberts' commercial office in Yeovil and Savills Wimborne are advising Dorset County Council, the current owners of the Grade I listed building, on the sale.

Their task is to find a buyer who will ultimately secure the refurbishment and long-term future of the property.

Sherborne House was built in 1720 and sits in the heart of the town. The 20,000 sq ft house and 4.22 acres of land associated with it - the former pleasure garden, orchard and land to the rear of the fire station - will all be sold by informal tender.

"This is an unusual property and sale," explained Nigel Jones, commercial director at Humberts.

"We've been working closely with the county council to develop an approach which will ultimately secure the future for this landmark property and the staircase mural by Sir James Thornhill, which makes it of national importance."

The property will be sold by informal tender and offers in the region of £3m are sought.

11:40am Tuesday 13th May 2008

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