# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (DT6 5RJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 223 ORCHARD AVENUE, BRIDPORT, DORSET DT6 5RJ | | Price | £260,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £245,000 Dec 2023 | ## Description THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH GARDEN AND RESIDENTS PARKING **** This three bedroom family home is positioned within Orchard Avenue, just a short drive to Bridport town centre and surrounding schools. It also has the additional benefit of being offered for sale with no onward chain. Internally, the downstairs living space comprises of a front aspect sitting room, leading through to a kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen area itself has plenty of built in storage cupboards, as well as room for domestic appliances and freestanding oven. The dining area also provides access to the rear garden. From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor where there are two good sized double bedrooms and a single third. There is also a family bathroom with white suite to include; bath with shower over, wash hand basin & WC. **** Outside: To the rear of the house, there is a lovely low maintenance garden, fully enclosed by fencing. There is also the additional benefit of a side access gate. To the front of the house, there is ample private parking for the residents within the close, on a first come first serve basis. **** Additional Information: Council Tax Band B **** Bridport is a vibrant and historic market town situated within West Dorset, surrounded by stunning rural countryside, beautiful coastal walks and neighbouring seaside towns. It boasts twice weekly markets in the town centre as well as numerous annual events including the hugely popular Hat Festival. Just a short drive away, you will find yourself amongst some of the most beautiful scenery Dorset has to offer with the acclaimed world heritage Jurassic Coast. **Lounge** 3.91m (12'10) x 4.32m (14'2) **Kitchen/Diner** 4.8m (15'9) x 2.89m (9'6) **Bedroom 1** 4.17m (13'8) x 2.76m (9'1) **Bedroom 2** 2.73m (8'11) x 3.15m (10'4) **Bedroom 3** 1.93m (6'4) x 2.11m (6'11) **Bathroom** 2m (6'7) x 1.69m (5'7) **** ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract. Solicitors are specifically requested to verify the details of our sales particulars in the pre-contract enquiries, in particular the price, local and other searches, in the event of a sale. **VIEWING** Strictly through the vendors agents Goadsby ## Property Photos - ![ (Main)](/listings/photos/133423934/681749) - (Main) - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681759) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681766) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681773) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681775) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681777) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681780) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681782) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681784) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681787) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681789) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681790) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681791) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681792) - Other ## Floorplans - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681795) - Other ## EPC Graphs - ![Other](/listings/photos/133423934/681808) - Other ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 223 ORCHARD AVENUE, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5RJ | £245,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HAZELMEAD 35 HOSPITAL LANE, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5FQ | £292,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced | | 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £320,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced | | 6 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £490,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | 4 NORTH MILLS, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3AH | £265,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced | | 3 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £375,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | THE CIDER BARN PARSONAGE ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5ET | £290,000 | 26/10/2022 | Terraced | | 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £365,000 | 01/09/2022 | Terraced | | 133 VICTORIA GROVE, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3AG | £385,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced | | 14 ALLINGTON MEAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5HF | £207,500 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced | | 4 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £355,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 2 PARSONAGE ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5ET | £675,000 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 2 JAMES WALK, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 3FY | £357,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced | | 1 DIMENT GARDENS, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5RD | £277,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 80 ORCHARD CRESCENT, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5HA | £285,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced | | 37 COURT ORCHARD ROAD, BRIDPORT, DORSET, DT6 5EY | £205,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £342,900 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £332,406 (22 Terraced, DT6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.8% ## 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 Mid & West Dorset (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Dibdin View, DT6 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Maisonette, East Street, DT6 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Pine View, DT6 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,250/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £76/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.8% - **10y growth:** 15.1% ## 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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)