Front Street, East Stour, Gillingham
By Chaffers Estate Agents
£ 395,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Chaffers Estate Agents says ..
Nestled in the picturesque rural village of East Stour, this charming 3 bedroom detached period cottage on Front Street is a true gem waiting to be discovered, conveniently located near the towns of Gillingham and Shaftesbury. The property boasts a delightful double car port, a fenced and walled ...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom detached period cottage in East Stour, Dorset, presents a charming opportunity for buyers seeking a rural lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns. The property boasts a recently updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, creating a functional and pleasant cooking space. The living areas, while showing their age, appear comfortable and spacious, with potential for modernisation to enhance their overall appeal. The presence of a garden provides some outdoor space, suitable for relaxation. The village setting of East Stour offers tranquility, although it may necessitate travel to Gillingham or Shaftesbury for a wider range of amenities. The location is enhanced by the proximity of a railway station, which facilitates easy travel beyond the immediate area. The nearby schools appear to require improvement according to Ofsted reports. The listing price, given the comparative property data, seems to be in line with market value for the area and property type, although precise assessment is difficult without detailed square footage data for similar properties. Potential buyers should carefully consider their needs and preferences regarding the village setting and commuting distance, and factor in the potential costs of updating the property’s interior.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 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
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 954.44
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 435,962.00 £Increased by 22.46 %
- Est sale value
- 314,965.20 £Increased by 44.10 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,030.00 £/moDecreased by 29.01 %
- Est letting value
- 0.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 2.84 %Decreased by 41.92 %
- Crime Rate
- 100.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stower Provost Community School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.39 KM |
| St Mary The Virgin Church Of England Primary School | Academy Converter | 3.35 KM | |
| Wyke Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 3.56 KM |
| Gillingham Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 3.59 KM |
| Gillingham | Children's Centre | 3.61 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchey Hill | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham (Dorset) | 5796 | GIL | 3.13 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street, East Stour, Gillingham | £ 395,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Front Street, East Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 | £ 950,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
| Front Street, East Stour, Gillingham | £ 395,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.22 KM |
| Cider House, Front Street, East Stour, Gillingham | £ 1,000,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.41 KM |
| Stoneleigh, Back Street, East Stour, Gillingham | £ 575,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.62 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Hill House | £ 1,200,000 | 0.33 KM |
| Mulberry Cottage | £ 605,000 | 0.33 KM |
| 22 Front Street | £ 204,000 | 0.47 KM |
| 21 Front Street | £ 250,000 | 0.47 KM |
| Aurondale | £ 275,000 | 0.47 KM |