The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum
By Morton New
£ 475,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Morton New says ..
Welcome to a truly magical home—a Grade II listed thatched cottage steeped in over 300 years of history, beautifully set on a generous plot in one of Dorset’s most sought-after villages, ideally positioned between Sturminster Newton and Blandford. Believed to have once been three separat...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a charming thatched cottage located in the village of Shillingstone, Dorset. The location benefits from being within reasonable proximity to several schools, including The Forum School (0.44km) and Shillingstone Church of England Primary School (1.20km), both of which are rated “Good” by Ofsted. While the immediate surrounding area seems peaceful and rural, more detailed information on transportation links and local amenities would be needed for a complete assessment of the location score. The property itself appears to be in good condition, with well-maintained interior and exterior features. The images suggest a traditional style with character features, such as exposed beams and a stone fireplace. There is evidence of a garden, though the exact size is not specified. The list price of £475,000 is slightly lower than the average price for the area (£498,929), but the average price per square foot is considerably lower (£369.00) than what one might expect for a property of this type and apparent condition in the area. More information on the plot size and comparable properties would be needed to provide a more accurate price assessment. The property appears to be a period property and has a traditional style.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 8
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 1,894.45
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 257,500.00 £Decreased by 52.90 %
- Est sale value
- 412,990.10 £Decreased by 32.72 %
- Average area rental value
- 923.00 £/moDecreased by 19.74 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 4.30 %Increased by 70.63 %
- Crime Rate
- 35.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.44 KM |
| Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.20 KM | |
| St Nicholas Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.56 KM |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church Of England School | Academy Sponsor Led | 2.84 KM | |
| Hanford School | Other Independent School | 3.19 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newmans Drove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Townsend | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Allen Close | £ 695,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross, Shillingstone Blandford | £ 265,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum | £ 615,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum | £ 475,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| The Cross, Blandford Forum, DT11 | £ 270,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| The Cross, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 | £ 400,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cross House | £ 298,150 | 0.06 KM |
| Cherry Cottage | £ 285,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 3 Maypole Terrace | £ 188,000 | 0.06 KM |
| Mowbray | £ 350,000 | 0.06 KM |
| Windover | £ 307,500 | 0.06 KM |