Sherborne, Dorset

Commercial Mortgages & Property Finance in Sherborne

Sherborne is one of the most attractive small towns in England, centred on its magnificent 8th-century abbey and the two castles built by Sir Walter Raleigh. Home to Sherborne School, one of Britain's leading independent schools, the town has a polished character with premium property values, a genteel high street, and a cultural programme anchored by the Sherborne Abbey Festival.

Sherborne Town CentreSherborne AbbeySherborne SchoolSherborne CastleCastleton
£290
Avg Price/sq ft
4.8%
Average Yield
+12.5%
5yr Price Growth
+9%
5yr Rental Growth

Sherborne Local Market Intelligence

Famous Sherborne School. Abbey and two castles. Premium market town.

— CMB Market Analysis

Key Industries

  • Education (Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls)
  • Tourism & Heritage
  • Independent Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Agriculture

Transport Links

  • South Western Railway to London Waterloo (2hr 10)
  • A30 to Yeovil/Shaftesbury
  • A352 to Dorchester
  • A3030 to Milborne Port

Regeneration

Limited due to conservation constraints; Sherborne House heritage restoration; abbey close improvements; Sherborne Castle Estate visitor facilities; modest housing allocations on eastern fringe

Commercial Mortgages in Sherborne

Whether you're acquiring office space, retail units, or industrial property in Sherborne, our commercial mortgage solutions provide long-term financing tailored to your investment strategy. We work with high street banks and specialist lenders to secure competitive rates across Dorset, with terms from 3 to 25 years and up to 75% LTV.

Our ex-banker team understands the Sherborne commercial property market and has direct relationships with lender credit committees, meaning faster decisions and better terms for your deal.

  • Owner-occupied and investment commercial mortgages
  • Terms from 3 to 25 years with competitive fixed and variable rates
  • Up to 75% LTV on commercial property
  • Portfolio and multi-asset lending available

Commercial Mortgage Key Facts

Loan Size£50k - £25m+
Max LTV75%
Term3 - 25 years
Decision48 hours

Commercial Bridging Finance in Sherborne

When speed matters for your Sherborne property transaction, commercial bridging finance provides short-term funding to bridge the gap. Whether you're securing a time-sensitive acquisition, funding an auction purchase, or refinancing before a long-term facility is in place, we can arrange bridging loans from completion in as little as 7 days.

With access to specialist bridging lenders across Dorset, we structure deals that match your exit strategy and keep costs to a minimum.

  • Completion possible in 7-14 days for urgent transactions
  • Rates from 0.55% per month with no exit fees available
  • Up to 75% LTV on commercial and semi-commercial property
  • Auction finance, chain-break funding, and refurbishment bridges

Bridging Finance Key Facts

Loan Size£25k - £25m+
Max LTV75%
Term1 - 24 months
Speed7-14 days

Development Finance in Sherborne

For developers building in Sherborne, our development finance solutions fund ground-up construction, conversions, and major refurbishment projects. We arrange staged drawdown facilities aligned to your build programme, ensuring capital is available at each construction milestone.

From site acquisition to practical completion, we structure development loans that maximise your returns across Dorset. Our team assesses GDV, build costs, and local market conditions to present the strongest case to lenders.

  • Staged drawdowns aligned to construction milestones
  • Up to 90% of build costs and 70% of land value
  • Ground-up, conversion, and heavy refurbishment projects
  • Day-one land funding available for experienced developers

Development Finance Key Facts

Loan Size£150k - £50m+
Build CostUp to 90%
Term6 - 24 months
Land ValueUp to 70%

Your Local Expert

Matt Lenzie

Founder & Principal Broker

  • Ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland
  • Board advisor to pension trustee with £3.9bn AUA
  • Direct lender relationships across Dorset

Why Sherborne for Commercial Property Investment

Lender Appetite

Strong appetite for education and premium.

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