Sold STC Terraced

2 OLD MARKET MEWS

STURMINSTER NEWTON, STALBRIDGE, DORSET DT10 2SU

3 beds 1 baths 990 sq ft Listed 14 Oct 2022 (-1347d)

£325,000

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Reduced on 4 Nov 2022

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Front Sitting Room Kitchen Area Dining Area Courtyard Garden Bedroom One Rear Kitchen/Dining Room Courtyard Garden Parking

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

92 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£320,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£3,533/m²

Local average

£297,643 (+9.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,411 of 33,755)

Street crime

8 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Terrace Cottage Style Home
  • Three Good Sized Bedrooms
  • Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Easy to Maintain Courtyard
  • Beautifully Presented
  • Close to all Facilities
  • No Onward Chain
  • Energy Efficiency Rating C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful cottage style home, specifically for those aged over 55 years with three generously sized bedrooms, presented for sale with the bonus of no onward chain and boasting a prime location close to all the town's facilities. Stalbridge is one of Dorset's smallest towns and caters well for everyday needs with an award winning independent supermarket, family butchers, post office, highly rated primary school and community run library. There is also a dentist, public house, church and a variety of takeaway outlets. The property forms part of a small development of just five other properties, built in 2001 and has been held within the same family since new. During this time it has been extremely well maintained and kept updated with changing trends. Within the last ten years the property has benefitted from a revamp that has opened up the kitchen and dining room to form a bright and spacious area, the kitchen units have been replaced and the bathroom has been changed into a contemporary shower room. The property has also benefitted from new flooring, replacement uPVC double glazing and new internal doors. The property also has gas fired central heating. This lovely home offers well proportioned rooms, flooded with plenty of natural light and an easy to use layout that will please and satisfy the needs of many potential buyers. An early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid missing out on the chance to be the next lucky owner.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Part glazed composite door opens into a bright and inviting entrance hall. Recessed ceiling lights. Smoke detector. Wall mounted electrical consumer unit. Coved. Central heating thermostat. Radiator. Power points. Engineered oak flooring. Stairs rising to the first floor with cupboard under and glazed door to the kitchen and oak veneer door to the cloakroom and to the:-

Sitting Room - Window with outlook to the front. Ceiling and wall lights. Coved. Radiator. Power and television points. Fireplace with polished stone surround and electric wood burning effect fire. Double doors opening to the:-

Kitchen/Dining Room - Dining Area - French doors with full height window to the side opening out to the courtyard garden. Recessed ceiling lights. Coved. Radiator. Power points. Dividing peninsula with floor cupboard under fitted with shelves and slim cupboards fitted with spice racks. Engineered oak flooring.
Kitchen Area - Window with tiled sill overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Recessed ceiling lights. Wall cupboard housing the combination gas fired central heating boiler. Coved. Fitted with a range of stylish, soft closing modern kitchen units consisting of floor cupboard with corner carousel, pull out bin store and two sets of deep pan and cutlery drawers plus eye level cupboard with counter lighting under. Good amount of work surfaces with tiled splash back. Sink and drainer with swan neck mixer tap and water softener in floor cupboard. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Integrated fridge/freezer. Built in eye level electric oven with combination oven/microwave above plus cupboards above and below. Tv Point. Induction hob with extractor hood over. Engineered oak flooring.

Cloakroom - Recessed ceiling light. Extractor fan. Fitted with a contemporary table top vanity wash hand basin with mono tap and mirror over plus low level WC with dual flush facility and concealed cistern with shelf over. Utility cupboard housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. Laminate floor.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs rise to a galleried landing. Ceiling light. Smoke detector. Access to the part boarded loft space with drop down ladder and light. Radiator. Power points. Linen cupboard fitted with shelves and a radiator. White panelled doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One - Window to the front overlooking the lane. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

Bedroom Two - Window to the rear with outlook across gardens and the courtyard. Ceiling light. Radiator. Power points. Television connection. Built in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

Bedroom Three/Study - Window to the rear aspect. Ceiling light. Wall shelves. Radiator. Power and telephone points. Built in cupboard fitted with shelves.

Bathroom - Frosted glazed window to the front elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Stainless steel heated towel rail. Fitted with a modern suite consisting of large tiled shower cubicle with choice of monsoon or hand held shower head and combination unit with low level WC and vanity wash hand basin with mono tap, eye level cupboard and pelmet lighting. Tiled walls and tiled floor.

Outside -

Courtyard Garden And Parking - A wrought iron gate from the lane opens to a path enclosed by stone wall and leading to the front door. To the rear of the property there is an enclosed paved courtyard garden, which enjoys a good degree of privacy and has an outside tap and lighting plus a good sized timber storage shed. There is also a communal bin store. Allocated parking space.

Important Information - There is a quarterly charge of £50.00 for the upkeep of the communal areas.

Directions -

From Sturminster Newton - Leave Sturminster via Bridge Street at the traffic lights go over the bridge and turn right onto the A357. Continue on this road for approximately 5 miles turning left where Stalbridge is signposted. On entering Stalbridge continue past the petrol station onto Ring Street. Just after the turning for Dike's supermarket turn left into Grove Lane. Go straight over into the continuation of Grove Lane. The property will be found on the right hand side. For parking please turn into the development and park by the bin store or immediately on the right behind the wall or on the lane. Postcode DT10 2SU

Listed by

Sturminster Newton

Morton New

Reference: 128039045

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/10/2022

Expiry date: 09/10/2032

Current heating cost: £465/year

Potential heating cost: £468/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,540

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Floor Plan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9634138

Property Details

Street: 2 Old Market Mews

Town: Grove Lane, Stalbridge

Postcode: DT10 2SU

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 01/07/2013

Work Completed: 20/05/2013

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/03/2023 (3 years ago) £320,000

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
ST. MARYS BARNS 5 CHURCH HILL, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LR £600,000 26/11/2024 Terraced
31 HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LH £170,000 06/12/2023 Terraced
1 BARROW HILL, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2QT £325,000 19/05/2023 Terraced
7 BAKERS FIELD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2FB £345,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
5 GOLD STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LX £405,000 19/12/2022 Terraced
WELL COTTAGE STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG £333,000 22/07/2022 Terraced
3 CHURCH HILL COTTAGES, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LT £275,000 20/05/2022 Terraced
22 POUND CLOSE, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2PW £220,000 04/05/2022 Terraced
THE OLD WORKSHOP HIGH STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LJ £265,000 29/03/2022 Terraced
4 STAPLEFORD COURT, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2FD £244,000 02/03/2022 Terraced
2 STAPLEFORD COURT, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2FD £247,000 21/02/2022 Terraced
3 RING STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LZ £173,000 11/02/2022 Terraced
STALBRIDGE FARMHOUSE STATION ROAD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2RG £412,000 16/11/2021 Terraced
1 STAPLEFORD COURT, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2FD £250,000 22/10/2021 Terraced
7 BAKERS FIELD, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2FB £415,000 27/09/2021 Terraced
2 VERANDAS, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LY £270,000 13/08/2021 Terraced
GROVE COTTAGE, 15 GOLD STREET, STALBRIDGE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 2LX £558,000 25/07/2021 Terraced

Area average: £323,941 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.3%
10y growth -8.2%

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

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

Rental Range

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

Low £935/mo
Realistic £1,039/mo
Optimistic £1,143/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

Location

Address

Grove Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Roger Else 0.0 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop Virginia Ash 1.6 miles
Train station Pinesway Junction 2.6 miles
Train station Common Lane 2.7 miles
Bus stop The Deer Park Inn 2.7 miles
Hospital Yeatman Hospital 6.1 miles
Hospital Wincanton Community Hospital 7.1 miles
University University Centre Yeovil 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Criminal damage and arson 3
Burglary 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Vehicle crime 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 8

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 19 Oct 2012
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Primary 1.5 miles Good — 2 Mar 2017
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Primary 2.9 miles Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Primary 3.3 miles Good — 29 Jun 2023
Abbas and Templecombe Church School Primary 3.4 miles Good — 26 Jun 2019

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, High Street, DT10 £1,250/mo 3 0.08 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lower Road, DT10 £1,195/mo 3 0.47 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,223/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £152,875
Target investor price (1%) £122,300
Gross yield 4.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 22.2×
Monthly cashflow £-204/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).