Upper Street, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum
By Symonds & Sampson
£ 215,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Symonds & Sampson says ..
A Victorian cottage with planning for re-arrangement and extension.
Property Oracle says ..
This Victorian end of terrace cottage in Child Okeford, Dorset, presents a mixed bag for prospective buyers. Located in a desirable village setting with a good primary school nearby, it has an attractive village location. However, it is in clear need of significant renovation. The images reveal a dated and cluttered interior, with the kitchen and bathroom specifically requiring modernisation. The garden, although present, is small and overgrown, requiring considerable work to become a functional space. The price point, while potentially competitive for the location given the planning permission, is heavily dependent on factoring in the cost of the substantial renovations required. Buyers should carefully weigh the potential cost of improvements against the desirability of the location. There is no information about transport links that could affect the property’s score. Prospective buyers should be aware of the work needed and budget accordingly; it is more likely to appeal to those experienced in renovation projects or looking for a long-term project. The lack of specified plot size is also a concern and is likely to reduce the overall desirability of the property.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 574.79
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 427,999.00 £Decreased by 3.57 %
- Est sale value
- 367,865.60 £Increased by 44.47 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,400.00 £/moDecreased by 1.75 %
- Est letting value
- 1,149.58 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.93 %Increased by 2.08 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.74 KM |
| Hanford School | Other Independent School | 2.30 KM | |
| Shillingstone Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | 2.50 KM | |
| The Forum School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 2.52 KM |
| Clayesmore School | Other Independent School | 4.71 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Court | £ 475,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Allen Close | £ 695,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ridgeway Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Street, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum | £ 215,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Upper Street, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum | £ 1,150,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Upper Street, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 | £ 835,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Portman Drive, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 | £ 575,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
| High Street, Child Okeford | £ 310,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.29 KM |
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|---|---|---|
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| Bovery Cottage | £ 200,000 | 0.02 KM |
| Gothic Cottage | £ 395,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 3 Upper Street | £ 177,500 | 0.02 KM |
| Green Cottage | £ 385,000 | 0.02 KM |