Sold STC Semi-detached

70 BELMONT CLOSE

VERWOOD, DORSET BH31 6JR

4 beds 2 baths 1,173 sq ft Listed 31 Mar 2025 (-476d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

109 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£415,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£3,899/m²

Local average

£426,000 (-0.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,690 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
  • GROUND FLOOR W.C
  • LOUNGE * DINING ROOM
  • KITCHEN * UTILITY ROOM
  • FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
  • DRIVEWAY PARKING * GARAGE
  • GOOD SIZED PLOT
  • NO FORWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Central, Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED SEMI-DETACHED HOME situated in cul-de-sac location - 4 bedrooms, en-suite shower room, G/F wc, kitchen, dining room, lounge and utility room - NO FORWARD CHAIN.

This BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED & EXTENDED SEMI-DETACHED HOME is situated in a CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF AMENITIES. The property benefits from UPVC FASCIA’S, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS & EXTERNAL DOORS, MOSTLY FLAT SET
CEILINGS, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING VIA RADIATORS, WHITE PANELLED & PART GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS, LARGE DRIVEWAY and is offered for sale with NO FORWARD CHAIN.

ENTRANCE HALL UPVC double glazed front door. Karndean style flooring, stairs to the first floor and door to the:

GROUND FLOOR W.C White suite comprising push button w.c and wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Extractor and Karndean style flooring.

LOUNGE Two windows to the front elevation with fitted blinds, radiator, T.V and telephone connection points. Archway to:

INNER LOBBY Wall mounted light and door to under stairs storage cupboard fitted with hanging rail.

KITCHEN Glazed door from the entrance hall. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of units comprising base cupboards, some with drawers above set beneath a work surface with inset one and a half bowl sink unit. Slot-in oven with gas hob and extractor over. Integrated dishwasher and fitted low level fridge. Wall mounted cupboards with under pelmet lighting. Window to the rear elevation with fitted blind, part tiled walls, Karndean style floor and door to the utility room. Opening into the:

DINING ROOM UPVC double glazed doors giving access into the rear garden, radiator, Karndean style flooring and opening through to the lounge.

UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer sink unit. Space and plumbing beneath for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Larder cupboard, upright radiator, window and UPVC double glazed door to the rear garden. Door with step down to the integral garage.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Access to loft storage, radiator and wall mounted timer/programmer for central heating. Shelved airing cupboard and deep over stair shelved storage cupboard.

BEDROOM ONE Window to the front elevation with fitted blind, radiator and range of fitted wardrobes. Double opening doors to the:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising push button w.c, circular wash hand basin and fully tiled rain shower. Large obscured glazed window with fitted blind, extractor, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO Window to the front elevation with fitted blind, radiator and opening to walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails on either side with shelves above.

BEDROOM THREE Window to the front elevation and radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR Window to the rear elevation with fitted blind and radiator.

SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising push button w.c, circular wash hand basin set onto a vanity unit and fully tiled shower cubicle. Illuminated mirror, extractor, fully tiled walls, obscure glazed window, vinyl flooring and radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a tarmac driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. The front garden is bounded from the road by a low level picket style fencing and is laid to lawn. The side garden gate gives access to the rear garden where there is a large paved patio area adjoining the rear of the property with the remainder of the garden being laid to artificial grass with raised flower/vegetable planters. Steps up to a raised area. Outside wall mounted light and garden tap. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing with fitted solar lights.

Listed by

Verwood

Irving & Sons

Reference: 160045997

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/04/2025

Expiry date: 08/04/2035

Current heating cost: £926/year

Potential heating cost: £844/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #1685383

Property Details

Street: 70 Belmont Close

Town: Verwood

Postcode: BH31 6JR

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2004

Work Completed: 07/04/2004

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

57% since 2020

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/10/2025 (8 months ago) £415,000 +56.6%
Sold 27/07/2020 (5 years ago) £265,000

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
Same street 17 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £350,000 29/10/2025 Semi-detached
27 THE KINGFISHERS, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6NP £340,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 32 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £211,000 15/09/2023 Terraced
18 THE GROVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6EZ £310,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 2 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £405,000 13/12/2022 Detached
Same street 17 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £300,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 10 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £290,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
7 WOODPECKER CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JY £317,500 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
31 THE KINGFISHERS, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6NP £275,000 26/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 6 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £268,000 11/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 26 BELMONT CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6JR £250,000 30/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £296,286 (7 sales)

Area average: £310,625 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.7%
10y growth 53%

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

1y (index) 0.6%
5y (index) 13.7%
10y (index) 35.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £937/mo
Realistic £1,041/mo
Optimistic £1,145/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Salisbury: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Manor Road 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.5 miles
Train station Kingsmere 1.6 miles
Shop Kingsmere Shop 1.6 miles
Train station Lakeside 1.8 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 9.9 miles
Hospital Medical Centre 10.0 miles
University Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus) 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 20
Criminal damage and arson 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Public order 4
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 39

Within 1 mile during May 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
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 23 Jun 2022
Verwood Church of England First School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Hillside Community First School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 2 Feb 2011
Trinity Church of England First School Primary 1.0 miles Outstanding — 3 Mar 2014
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 26 Apr 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £130,125
Target investor price (1%) £104,100
  • 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).