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Removals to Sherborne
Are you looking to relocate to Sherborne? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. White & Company are a family-owned business with over 145 years’ servicing the Sherborne community.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price. Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack, and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, White & Company can offer storage of some or all your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Sherborne. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About White & Company
White & Company has 19 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you are moving.
Through hard work, commitment, and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 250 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Sherborne?
Not the most high-profile town that comes to mind when you think of Dorset’s list of outstanding locations, however it is one of the most beautiful.
Placed six miles from Yeovil, Sherborne is an attractive market town set on the River Yeo, on the northwest side of Dorset.
Packed with listed buildings almost the whole town is a conservation zone, plus it’s home to a magnificent Abbey and two castles, reflections of its once historical importance.
Not only is Sherborne positioned in a very favourable location amid scenic rural areas of outstanding beauty, but it is also decidedly well connected and benefits from being on the direct rail line to London.
Many of the town’s buildings have been constructed using the unique local light yellow coloured Hamstone, a Jurassic limestone giving it a particular appeal.
Hollywood’s 2015 adaptation of Hardy’s classic novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ was partly filmed in the town, making good use of its medieval architecture.
This Dorset gem has a reputation for art and antiques with many galleries and shops selling ornaments, furniture and other unusual items from bygone days, a veritable treasure trove for collectors.
Sherborne is a busy business and market centre for a wide area where residents enjoy a dynamic High Street side by side with specialist businesses and has a delightful shopping centre with a large choice of handcrafted goods and elegant fashions.
Several small parks and play areas dot the town and there are many public footpaths through the surrounding countryside making the town a popular stop off for lunch with summer hikers
The population swells with the coming of several annual events. The Abbey Festival, and the Pack Monday Fair attract hundreds of visitors.
With its beautiful historic buildings, riverside walks, first class schooling and stunning surrounding countryside Sherborne has become a very sought-after town to live in.
Sherborne Schools & Education
There has been a school in Sherborne since the time of King Alfred, who was educated there. The school was re-founded in 1550 as King Edward’s grammar school, using some of the old abbey buildings. Today it is a private school known simply as Sherborne School.
There are 6 private schools in the area delivering education to children from aged 3 years to 18 years.
Two state primaries serve the town Sherborne Abbey Primary School and Sherborne Primary School. Ofsted has rated both as being “good”.
Most of Sherbourne’s older students filter into The Gryphon School. Last inspected by Ofsted in 2017 the subsequent assessment report stated that the school “has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection”
Yeovil is the closest town offering further education. Yeovil College, with land-based studies available through a Yeovil centre of Bridgwater College, and some provision through private providers offers students a good selection of courses leading onto higher education.
Things to do in Sherborne
Life is hectic, so taking time to relax and spend time with family and friends is something we should all try and do more often.
When you live is Sherborne there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. You only have to travel a little further to find a host of attractions around Dorset.
Sherbourne has a choice of local parks so no one is far from an area of open space.
Pageant Gardens is not huge; however, it is a beautifully maintained area and creates a wonderful place to stroll anytime of the year.
Purlieu Meadow, another pretty area. Belonging to the Sherborne Castle Estate, the public footpath extends across the meadow, a favourite with dog walkers.
Sherbourne also has a skate park, an adventure playground, and a nature reserve something for all ages to enjoy.
Sherborne Castle is a 16th-century Tudor mansion southeast of Sherborne within the parish of Castleton. It stands in a 1,200-acre park which formed a small part of the 15,000-acre Digby estate. The impressive ruins set within lovely grounds is a pleasant place to visit.
Sherborne Abbey, otherwise, the Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin, is a Church of England church. It has been a Saxon cathedral, a Benedictine abbey church, and since 1539, a parish church. Still operational, it has some beautiful architecture.
Just 45 minutes by car and you reach the Dorset coast where you will discover a myriad of things to do.
Visit the following web sites for more attractions in the region:
Sherborne Property
Being a small town, the housing market is relatively quiet. Rightmove are advertising just 98 homes for sale currently.
Having been a favourite location for retirees for many years, there are plenty of retirement homes available which sell for between £80,000 – £235,000.
The desirable town centre boasts period homes galore. Whilst many of these listed homes are expensive, there is still the occasional bargain to be found.
Acreman Street has a charming Grade II listed home for sale for just £175,000.
The most expensive streets include Bradford Street where you can expect to pay in excess of £900,000 for a home.
During the past year terraced properties, sold for an average price of £284,623. Detached properties sold for an average of £455,889, with semi-detached properties fetching £308,268.
A new housing development constructed by Corelli is offering a mix of 2,3-,4- and 5-bedroom homes for sale.
Perfect for first time buyers and families looking for more space. They are selling quickly, to find out more click here.
Popular Places to Live near Sherborne
- Yeovil
- Yetminster
- Ilchester
- Sparkford
- Henstridge
- Wincanton
What Others Say…
Wayne Middleton and Brian Witherford were professional and extremely helpful. Did a brilliant job. Would recommend Whites to anyone. Thanks very much.
Have used this company regularly for 5 years including my time in the armed forces. They are professional and efficient. Will use them again on our next move.
The move went very smoothly and they were very polite.
 A very smooth move by White and Co. The team worked very hard and were polite, professional and helpful.
