CMB arranges commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance for property professionals across Sherborne and Dorset. Led by Matt Lenzie, ex-Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland, institutional-grade underwriting, direct lender access and decisions in 48 hours.
CMB combines former Lloyds and Bank of Scotland underwriting experience with direct board-level relationships at the UK's leading commercial lenders.
Former Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland professionals who understand lender criteria inside-out
Direct relationships with lender decision-makers for faster approvals and better terms
Proven success arranging complex commercial property finance across the UK
The factors lenders weigh when assessing Sherborne commercial mortgages, sector demand, transport connectivity and active regeneration programmes.
“Famous Sherborne School. Abbey and two castles. Premium market town.”
, CMB Market Analysis
Limited due to conservation constraints; Sherborne House heritage restoration; abbey close improvements; Sherborne Castle Estate visitor facilities; modest housing allocations on eastern fringe
The Dorset regional briefing covering Sherborne and the wider region. A Q2 2026 commercial property briefing on Dorset, a 770,000-population South West county dominated by the Bournemouth-Christchurch-Poole conurbation, with a long tail of historic and coastal market towns running west to the Devon border. We walk through transaction volumes across the thirteen principal towns, the disclosed Weymouth retail yield at eight point nine three percent, and where lender appetite sits today.
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35 commercial sales in Sherborne across the last 60 months, sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. 9 records in the current sample are confidently sector-classified; the wider recent sample is shown as general commercial transaction evidence.
65, Ground Floor Offices, Cheap Street, Sherborne
The Manor House, Over Compton, Sherborne
Duck House, South Street, Sherborne
Hamlet House, Hamlet Stables, Chetnole, Sherborne
The Old Coach House, North Street, Milborne Port, Sherborne
Unit 3b, Coldharbour Business Park, Sherborne
The Old School House, Nether Compton, Sherborne
Nether Valley Barn, Nether Compton, Sherborne
Unit 5b, Coldharbour Business Park, Sherborne
Woodlea Farm, Holwell, Sherborne
4, The Cross, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne
Coombe Works, Coombe, Sherborne
Home Farm, Purse Caundle, Sherborne
Minster Bungalow, Melbury Road, Yetminster, Sherborne
Barton Farm, Garage 32, Sherborne
Compton Court, Unit 1, Coldharbour, Sherborne
Maybella, Caundle Marsh, Sherborne
Rock Cottage, Nether Compton, Sherborne
Rock Cottage, Nether Compton, Sherborne
8, South Street, Sherborne
3, Barton Close, Milborne Port, Sherborne
B C W Autos LTD, Yeovil Road, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne
Madey Mill, Wick Road, Milborne Port, Sherborne
Charlton Horethorne Stores, Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne
Brookside Farm, Chetnole Road, Leigh, Sherborne
Dragon Manor Dairy Unit, Stowell, Sherborne
14, Cheap Street, Sherborne
Maclachlan Solicitors, Long Street, Sherborne
Elm Farm, Holnest, Sherborne
2, Angels Way, Milborne Port, Sherborne
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records). Sector classification is address-based and best-effort; unclassified records are shown as general commercial transactions and smaller sectors may include mixed-use or conversion deals.
Three core debt structures cover the majority of Sherborne commercial property deals. Each carries a different lender panel, LTV ceiling and pricing band, match the structure to the asset and the timeline.
Founder & Principal Broker
With a career spanning Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, and a partnership in a corporate finance business, Matt brings institutional-grade expertise to every deal in Sherborne. Currently a board advisor to a pension administrator and trustee with £3.9bn of assets under advisory, Matt has raised over £300m of capital for property professionals across the UK.
View Full ProfileWhat makes Sherborne fundable, where the development opportunity sits, which lenders are active, and the asset classes our team finances most often.
Sherborne presents development opportunities linked to Limited due to conservation constraints. Growing demand from the Education (Sherborne School, Sherborne Girls) sector is creating opportunities for purpose-built commercial space and conversion projects. Strong transport links enhance viability for mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
Strong appetite for education and premium.
Our team has deep experience arranging commercial mortgages, bridging loans, and development finance across Sherborne and the wider Dorset region, from commercial property purchases to development and refurbishment projects.
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We provide commercial mortgages, bridging finance, and development finance throughout Dorset.
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Data-grounded answers about commercial property finance in Sherborne, sourced from HM Land Registry transactions and our own deal flow.
HM Land Registry recorded 35 commercial property transactions in Sherborne during the most recent reporting window. The median commercial sale price is £260,000, with the middle 50% of deals between £172,500 and £528,769. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Category B records).
The median commercial sale price recorded by HM Land Registry in Sherborne is £260,000. Smaller end deals (lower quartile) sit around £172,500, while larger transactions (upper quartile) reach £528,769 and above. These are the figures lenders will benchmark valuations against when assessing a commercial mortgage application in Sherborne.
The most active commercial sectors in Sherborne (by recorded transaction count) are: office (8 transactions), agri (1 transaction). Sector mix matters because lender appetite, LTV ceilings and rate pricing all vary by use class — speak to our team for an indicative quote on the sector you are targeting.
Yes. We arrange commercial mortgages, commercial bridging finance and development finance for property in Sherborne. Typical loan sizes range from £150,000 to £25m+, with LTVs up to 75% on standard commercial assets and up to 70% LTGDV on development. Whole-of-market access — including the high-street banks, challenger lenders and specialist commercial funders.
Call 07595 366094 or use the contact form to request a commercial mortgage quote in Sherborne. We will review the asset, sector, deal structure and lender appetite specific to Sherborne and come back with an indicative rate, LTV and term within 24–48 hours.