Factory Hill
Bourton, Gillingham, SP8, SP8 5FN
£245,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
TBC
Last sold
£260,000
Local average
£219,229 (+11.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,125 of 33,755)
Street crime
3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Other Plots Available
- Open Plan
- Parking
- Secluded Site
- Village location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Upon entering the house, you will find a welcoming entrance hall with staircase and cloakroom, access to the Open Plan Kitchen/Dining room with adjoining living area, perfect for spending time with family and friends. The open-plan kitchen/dining room is equipped with high-end appliances and ample storage, making meal preparation a breeze while the Living Area offers bi-folding doors to the rear garden, bathing the room in natural light.
The double bedrooms are generously sized, with plenty of natural light and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. They share a principle family bathroom with modern suite including tiled flooring and walls.
Additional features include parking for two cars and a lovely garden with plenty of space, perfect for outdoor entertaining or alfresco dining.
With its prime location in a tranquil North Dorset village and easy access to nearby amenities, this property is the perfect blend of modern luxury and rural charm. If you seek to surround yourself in a safe and welcoming community, then Bourton is certainly a place to put down some roots. Don't miss your chance to own this gorgeous new home as limited plots remain.
Bourton is a North Dorset village located on the boarder of both Somerset and Wiltshire offering excellent links to the A303. The nearest Train station is in the nearby town of Gillingham (4.5 miles away)
Please note that part-exchange is available, please feel free to enquire for more details on what Palmer Snell can do to make your move to this property as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
Listed by
Yeovil
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 140385596
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 77 | 87 | 125 m² | — | Detached |
| 10, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 80 | 91 | 111 m² | — | Terraced |
| 12, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 78 | 89 | 111 m² | — | Terraced |
| 2, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 77 | 91 | 78 m² | — | Terraced |
| 3, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 77 | 87 | 141 m² | — | Detached |
| 4, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 79 | 93 | 78 m² | — | Terraced |
| 6, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 78 | 88 | 134 m² | — | Terraced |
| 8, Factory Hill, Bourton, GILLINGHAM | 79 | 90 | 111 m² | — | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £260,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MILL LAKE 1 FACTORY HILL, BOURTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5FS | £250,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £259,688 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Yeovil: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bus Shelter | 2.0 miles |
| Shop | Mere Garage | 2.0 miles |
| Shop | Davies Butcher | 2.5 miles |
| Bus stop | Gillingham Station | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Gillingham | 3.7 miles |
| Train station | Bruton | 5.9 miles |
| Hospital | Westminster Memorial Hospital | 7.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 11 Mar 2013 |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Dec 2016 |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.2 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2023 |
| Mere School | Primary | 2.8 miles | Good — 29 Nov 2012 |
| Wyke Primary School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Requires improvement — 10 Jul 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).
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