Sopley, Christchurch, BH23
By John D Wood & Co. Sales
£ 1,750,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
John D Wood & Co. Sales says ..
A beautiful period country house brimming with original character and charm, dating back to the 1760s and later extended in the 1840s. This property offers a spacious and versatile range of accommodation, providing ample opportunity for refurbishment to create a truly remarkable family home. Span...
Property Oracle says ..
This property in Sopley, Christchurch presents a unique opportunity to acquire a large, characterful family home in a peaceful, semi-rural setting. The house itself is substantial, offering approximately 6443 square feet of living space distributed across 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property’s architecture blends period features with some modern updates; however, some rooms require updating to meet modern standards. The interior features high ceilings, large windows offering abundant natural light, and original details such as wooden floors and fireplaces. The kitchen appears to be functional but would benefit from a refurbishment. The presence of multiple reception rooms suggests generous family living space. The extensive grounds provide a high degree of privacy and offer ample space for outdoor activities and landscaping. The location in Sopley balances the peacefulness of rural life with relatively easy access to the amenities of Christchurch and the beautiful New Forest National Park. Several good schools are within a reasonable distance. While the property is clearly large and situated on a spacious plot, the asking price requires a careful assessment considering the lack of precision in comparable recent local sales and the need for some modernisation. An independent survey would be vital for any prospective buyer to fully understand the potential costs associated with renovating and modernising certain aspects of the property. Overall, this is a beautiful property; however, it is important to approach this opportunity with a realistic view of both its exceptional features and its areas requiring modernisation.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 6,443.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 471,111.00 £Increased by 12.11 %
- Est sale value
- 3,472,777.00 £Increased by 34.75 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,283.00 £/moDecreased by 19.91 %
- Est letting value
- 6,443.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.27 %Decreased by 28.45 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopley Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.60 KM |
| Burton Church Of England Primary School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.87 KM |
| The Stable School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 2.09 KM |
| Twynham Primary School | Free Schools | Good | 2.54 KM |
| Christchurch Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 3.79 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane | £ 3,200,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Priest Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kirkham Avenue | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 5879 | CHR | 3.90 KM |
| Pokesdown | 5885 | POK | 7.08 KM |
| Hinton Admiral | 5880 | HNA | 7.22 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 | £ 1,750,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.23 KM |
| Sopley, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 | £ 600,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.23 KM |
| Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 | £ 3,150,000 | BUY | 9 / 10 | 0.35 KM |
| Sopley Park, Sopley, Christchurch, BH23 | £ 2,325,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.36 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Priest Lane | £ 290,000 | 0.26 KM |
| Home Close | £ 560,000 | 0.26 KM |
| Meadow Brook | £ 870,000 | 0.41 KM |
| 3 Meadow Close | £ 383,500 | 0.52 KM |
| 1 Meadow Close | £ 487,500 | 0.52 KM |