# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SP8 5BA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Factory Hill, Bourton, Gillingham, SP8 5BA |
| Price | £245,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £435,000 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Ready to move into now! With help to buy this home could be yours with a deposit of just £12,250 a high standard traditional construction home in a ideal dream location.

**DESCRIPTION**

Bourton Mill is an exclusive development of just 35 homes for private ownership, Thoughtfully designed to blend sympathetically with this unique location set in a lush, natural valley, adjacent to the River Stour. The local countryside is rich with footpaths enjoying breathtaking vistas. 

Bourton has a thriving community feel, complete with Village Hall; convenience stores; a Post Office; petrol station with fuel card scheme; doctor's surgery; an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated primary school and one of Dorset's finest destination country pubs, The White Lion Inn, all a comfortable stroll from Bourton Mill.

**Open Plan Downstairs** 

**Entrance Hall** 

Double glazed wooden door to front, open to living area

**Cloakroom** 

The downstairs cloakroom comprises WC, wash hand basin, tiling to splash prone areas, part tiled walls and tiled floor.

**Kitchen** 8'  x 8' 2" ( 2.44m x 2.49m )

Double glazed window to front. Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units with worktops over, sink and drainer.  Integrated washing machine, slim line dishwasher and fridge freezer, electric oven and hob, oak flooring, recessed down lighters, extractor with hob lighting and counter lights integral to wall units.

**Lounge/diner** 23'  x 15' 2" ( 7.01m x 4.62m )

Double glazed timber french doors leading to garden, double glazed window to rear, understairs storage cupboard with light, stairs leading to first floor, multiple power point for electric sockets and USB points. Aerial point.

**Landing** 

Stairs from lounge with oak handrails and oak doors to all rooms, loft access with pull down ladder and boarding allowing access to central heating boiler.

**Bedroom One** 15' 2" x 10' 3" ( 4.62m x 3.12m )

Double glazed window to rear overlooking garden and fields, multiple power point for electric sockets and USB points. Aerial point.

**Bedroom Two** 15' 6" x 9'  ( 4.72m x 2.74m )

Double window glazed to front, storage cupboard, multiple power point for electric sockets and USB points. Aerial point.

**Bathroom** 

Bathroom suite comprising bath with shower over and glass shower screen, WC, wash hand basin, monobloc tap, chrome heated towel rail, bathroom light with shaver point, extractor fan, tiling to slash prone area, tiled flooring with under floor heating.

**Outside** 

**Parking** 

Two allocated parking spaces. To the front there is a border planted with shrubs. Storm canopy and outside light.

**Rear Garden** 

Mainly laid to lawn with patio area, enclosed by fencing with gate leading to back parking area. Twin power sockets. Outdoor light and tap.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/55706718/646554) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
|  | £435,000 | 01/01/2022 | — |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 NEW CLOSE, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DL | £227,500 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| MILL LAKE 20 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £260,000 | 17/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 NEW CLOSE, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DL | £250,000 | 13/12/2022 | Terraced |
| MILL LAKE 4 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £325,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 NEW CLOSE, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DL | £276,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| MILL LAKE 2 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £245,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| MILL LAKE 3 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £244,000 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 SANDWAYS COTTAGES, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5BH | £353,000 | 12/10/2021 | Terraced |
| MILL LAKE 1 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £270,056 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £219,229 (24 Terraced, SP8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £935/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,039/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 4.7%
- **10y growth:** 0.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dorset; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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