# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (BA8 0LF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 45 BOWDEN ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET BA8 0LF | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £270,000 May 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £2,181/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,958 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - C (£20 - £40) - D (£150 - £250) - E (£210 - £245) - N (£4,000 - £7,000) - Y (£600 - £1,500) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2748-8530-2895-7251) ## Description Situated on a mature and popular residential road, this three bedroom semi-detached house enjoys a lovely position with views over an adjoining field. The property offers a perfect blend of village life and convenience being just a short distance from a mainline train station and village shop. Set back from the road, the house boasts a light filled and well-proportioned interior. The spacious sitting room spans the full width of the property and opens directly onto the rear garden, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen is a generous size, with space for a breakfast table, making it a practical and sociable space for family life. Upstairs, the accommodation comprises three bedrooms, two of which benefit from built-in wardrobes and enjoy elevated views across the surrounding landscape. A modern family bathroom completes the first floor. Outside, the property features a long driveway with turning area, providing ample off-road parking. The front garden is generously sized and mainly laid to lawn, framed by mature hedging and fencing for privacy. The attached garage (16’2” x 8’10”) offers additional parking or useful storage space, with access to the rear garden. The rear garden itself is of a manageable size, enjoying a sunny aspect and enclosed by fencing, perfect for children, pets, or summer entertaining. ACCOMMODATION Storm porch to double glazed front door. ENTRANCE HALL: Dimplex Quantum storage heater, understairs cupboard and stairs to first floor. SITTING/DINING ROOM: 22’9” x 10’6” A light and airy room featuring an open fireplace (currently capped), two storage heaters, window to rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, door to rear garden and door to: KITCHEN: 11’ x 8’9” Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of shaker style wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, window to front aspect, recess for cooker and door to outside. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Smoke detector, hatch to loft and airing cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater. BEDROOM 1: 10’11” x 10’5” Wall mounted electric convector heater and window to rear aspect with far reaching views. BEDROOM 2: 10’7” x 9’9” (to front of wardrobe). Wall mounted electric heater, range of fitted wardrobes, window to rear aspect overlooking fields. BEDROOM 3: 10’8” x 8’8” Night storage heater, built-in double wardrobe and window to front aspect. BATHROOM: A modern suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, Dimplex fan heater, window to front aspect and tiled to splash prone areas. SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents. WHAT3WORDS: zips.snoozing.warbler IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide and they must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, or tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Templecombe is situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside and is well placed for the many amenities on offer, including a mainline railway station (London Waterloo 2hrs), post office, welcoming community café and Co-op convenience store. There is the village Church, primary school and doctor's surgery with dispensary, and the village hall offers space for community clubs (bowls, mums & toddlers and there is a separate scouts hut), while the recreation ground has a tennis court and BMX track. A big attraction of Templecombe is its accessibility, being situated close to both the A303 and the A30 with fast routes east and west towards the motorway network. The mainline station is an obvious draw, while local comprehensive shopping, cultural and leisure amenities are found close by in the towns of Sherborne, Wincanton, Shaftesbury and Yeovil. To the south, the World Heritage Jurassic coast is within easy striking distance. The area is renowned for its schools, both independent and state and the surrounding countryside, much of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a playground for sporting and leisure pursuits such as walking, riding, cycling, golf and field sports. There are village cricket clubs close by and sailing and other water sports are readily accessible on the south coast. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/172608854/2105413) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/172608854/2105414) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/172608854/2105415) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/172608854/2105416) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/172608854/2105417) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/172608854/2105418) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/172608854/2105419) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/172608854/2105420) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/172608854/2105421) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/172608854/2105422) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/172608854/2105423) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/172608854/2105424) - Picture No. 02 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172608854/2105425) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172608854/2105426) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 45 BOWDEN ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LF | £270,000 | 01/05/2026 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 OVERCOMBE, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LD | £215,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £330,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 61 BOWDEN ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LF | £215,000 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 BOWDEN ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LF | £260,000 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced | | 13 MANOR CLOSE, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LA | £303,512 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 40 BOWDEN ROAD, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LF | £358,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached | | COOMBE FARM COURT 4 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £425,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £269,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £265,000 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | CIDER BARN VINE STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0JY | £275,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | COOMBE FARM COURT 5 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £375,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 WEST STREET, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LG | £285,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 CASTERBRIDGE PLACE, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0AF | £255,000 | 17/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | BUMBLEBEE COTTAGE KINGTON VIEW, TEMPLECOMBE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA8 0LW | £307,500 | 17/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £277,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £300,456 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £210,750 (4 Semi-detached, BA8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +32.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,112/mo - **Realistic:** £1,236/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,360/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,600 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,146/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **10y growth:** -7.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 12.8% - **10y growth (index):** 41.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)