Sold STC Semi-detached

1 OLD FORGE HOUSE

CAUNDLE LANE, SHERBORNE, BISHOPS CAUNDLE, DORSET DT9 5ND

3 beds 2 baths Listed 11 Apr 2025 (-558d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£425,000 Apr 2026

Local average

£312,277 (+36.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,304 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Charming Grade II Listed thatched cottage
  • Offering 1157 sq ft of thoughtfully laid out accommodation
  • Retaining characterful features throughout
  • Garage and off street parking
  • Situated within the heart of a sought after village
  • Close proximity to amenities

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
Yes
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

A distinguished and characterful village residence, believed to date back to the 1700s, offering generously proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. Rich in period features throughout, the property further benefits from a mature, well-established garden and desirable off-street parking.

The Dwelling - Believed to date back to the 1700s, with later additions enhancing the living space, this charming property offers well-appointed accommodation arranged over three floors. Retaining many original character features, it presents a double-fronted façade with attractive stone elevations beneath a traditional thatched roof. The layout has been thoughtfully extended to provide versatile and spacious living throughout.

Accommodation - An entrance hall provides access to the ground floor reception rooms, with the living room and dining room situated to either side. Both rooms feature charming inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and enjoy an abundance of natural light through windows that benefit from a sunny southerly aspect. The kitchen, conveniently accessed via the dining room, is well-equipped to cater for all culinary needs, with bespoke cabinetry set beneath granite worktops. A practical utility room lies beyond, offering access to the rear of the property, with a shower room located at its far end.

The characterful charm continues on the first floor, where two bedrooms enjoy a sunny southerly aspect and are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. Ascending to the second floor, the delightful third bedroom provides generous accommodation, featuring exposed beams and two dormer windows, enhancing the sense of space and light.

Garden - The garden is beautifully arranged with well-established flower beds surrounding a central lawn, complemented by a patio. A pathway leads to a rear gate, providing convenient access to the driveway and garage. The garage is fitted with an electric door and benefits from both light and power. To the front of the property mature flower beds lie within the lawn with a central path leading to the property.

Situation - Bishops Caundle is a small village on an elevated ridge overlooking Blackmore Vale countryside. There is a historic village church and the popular White Hart public house. Also, there is a village shop and post office, primary school, village hall and garage with shop. Sherborne Town Centre lies approximately 6 miles distant and is a town of historical and archaeological interest with a conservation area with many listed buildings including the Abbey. The town has a wide variety of individual shops and two supermarkets. Mainline train line to London Waterloo/Exeter. The nearby A30 provides access to the local town of Yeovil. Access to the A303 to the north which in turn links to the M3 and motorway network.

Material Information - Mains electric, water and drainage.
Oil central heating.

Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone network coverage is likely outside on most major networks, limited connection available inside.
(Information from Ofcom
Dorset Council
Council Tax Band: F

The driveway to the rear of the property is owned by the residence, with a private right of access granted to neighbouring properties.

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Listed by

Sherborne

Symonds & Sampson

Reference: 160581098

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15586095 Recent

Property Details

Street: 1 Rhys Cottages

Town: Bishops Caundle

Postcode: DT9 5ND

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/01/2023

Work Completed: 12/01/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6059646

Property Details

Street: 1 Broadway House

Town: Bishops Caundle

Postcode: DT9 5ND

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/10/2008

Work Completed: 20/09/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

9% since 2020

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/04/2026 (5 months ago) £425,000 +9%
Sold 26/06/2020 (6 years ago) £390,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
541A CAUNDLE STREET, BISHOPS CAUNDLE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 5ND £175,000 05/12/2023 Semi-detached

Area average: £175,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.7%
10y growth -6.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Semi-detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 13.6%
10y (index) 34.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £950/mo
Realistic £1,056/mo
Optimistic £1,162/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Yeovil: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Bus stop The Deer Park Inn 3.0 miles
Train station Sherborne 3.9 miles
Bus stop Unknown 4.1 miles
Train station Pinesway Junction 5.4 miles
University University Centre Yeovil 9.6 miles
Hospital Westminster Memorial Hospital 11.8 miles
Hospital NG Cleaning Services 12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Dec 2014
Milborne Port Primary School Primary 3.7 miles Good — 17 Jun 2024
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Good — 19 Oct 2012
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Primary 4.5 miles Good — 2 Mar 2017
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Primary 5.0 miles Good — 12 Jul 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental comparables data is not available for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £132,000
Target investor price (1%) £105,600
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).