Sold STC Cottage

82 HERMITAGE STREET

CREWKERNE, SOMERSET TA18 8EX

2 beds 1 baths 55 m² Listed 3 Feb 2026 (-169d)

£165,000

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# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (TA18 8EX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 82 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET TA18 8EX |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £163,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 10/06/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £343/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- Q (14,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0110-2819-7665-9591-1475)

## Description

**Sitting Room** - 4.05 x 3.15 (13'3" x 10'4") - With a window to front aspect, window seat, radiator, television point and stairs rising to the first floor.

**Kitchen/Dining Room** - 4.05 x 3.03 (13'3" x 9'11") - With a window and door to the rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units, drawers and work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink/drainer, space for washing machine, cooker and fridge/freezer. Radiator and tiling to all splash prone areas.

**Landing** - Access to the loft.

**Bedroom One** - 3.18 x 3.05 (10'5" x 10'0") - With a window to the front aspect, radiator and tiling to all splash prone areas.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.07 x 2.18  (10'0" x 7'1" ) - With a window to the rear aspect and a radiator.

**Bathroom** - 1.94 x 1.78 (6'4" x 5'10") - With a window to the rear aspect. Suite comprising bath with electric shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin and tiling to all splash prone areas.

**Outside** - To the rear there is a small courtyard, laid to patio for ease of maintenance and an outbuilding giving storage area and housing a WC.

**Agents Note** - Council Tax Band - A. Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171794006/835623) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/171794006/835624) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 82 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8EX | £163,000 | 13/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £295,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 20 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £292,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| 22 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £290,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached |
| 23 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £345,000 | 01/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 65 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8EX | £182,500 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| LYNDALE, 5 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG | £542,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| 19 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £325,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 54 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG | £425,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| 13 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG | £335,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL | £352,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 98 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8EX | £175,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £178,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £355,667 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £420,302 (18 Detached, TA18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,111/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,234/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.75% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,400

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 22.4%
- **10y growth:** 51.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for South West; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 38.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

55 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£163,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,000/m²

Local average

£420,302 (-60.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,911 of 33,755)

Street crime

26 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two Bedrooms
Terrace Cottage
Gas Fired Central Heating
No Onward Chain
Enclosed Courtyard & Store
Close To Town

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A re-furbished two bedroom terrace cottage situated within a short walk of the Town Centre and amenities. The accommodation in brief comprises sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. To the rear there is a small courtyard and outbuilding/store. The property is being sold with no onward chain.

Sitting Room - 4.05 x 3.15 (13'3" x 10'4") - With a window to front aspect, window seat, radiator, television point and stairs rising to the first floor.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 4.05 x 3.03 (13'3" x 9'11") - With a window and door to the rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising wall and base units, drawers and work surfaces over. Stainless steel sink/drainer, space for washing machine, cooker and fridge/freezer. Radiator and tiling to all splash prone areas.

Landing - Access to the loft.

Bedroom One - 3.18 x 3.05 (10'5" x 10'0") - With a window to the front aspect, radiator and tiling to all splash prone areas.

Bedroom Two - 3.07 x 2.18 (10'0" x 7'1" ) - With a window to the rear aspect and a radiator.

Bathroom - 1.94 x 1.78 (6'4" x 5'10") - With a window to the rear aspect. Suite comprising bath with electric shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin and tiling to all splash prone areas.

Outside - To the rear there is a small courtyard, laid to patio for ease of maintenance and an outbuilding giving storage area and housing a WC.

Agents Note - Council Tax Band - A. Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity.

Listed by

Crewkerne

The Property Group (2010) Ltd

Reference: 171794006

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 11/06/2019

Expiry date: 10/06/2029

Current heating cost: £343/year

Potential heating cost: £255/year

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£163,000	—

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
34 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£295,000	02/12/2025	Detached
20 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£292,000	26/11/2025	Detached
22 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£290,000	24/08/2023	Detached
23 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£345,000	01/08/2023	Detached
Same street 65 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8EX	£182,500	14/07/2023	Terraced
LYNDALE, 5 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG	£542,000	03/03/2023	Detached
19 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£325,000	08/11/2022	Detached
54 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG	£425,000	01/08/2022	Detached
13 MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BG	£335,000	29/06/2022	Detached
9 BARN CLOSE, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8BL	£352,000	14/04/2022	Detached
Same street 98 HERMITAGE STREET, CREWKERNE, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA18 8EX	£175,000	15/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £178,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £355,667 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 22.4%

10y growth 51.1%

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

1y (index) 2.3%

5y (index) 14.5%

10y (index) 38.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,111/mo

Realistic £1,234/mo

Optimistic £1,357/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → South West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Yeovil: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Hospital	Crewkerne Hospital	0.1 miles
Shop	Slades Barber Shop	0.1 miles
Shop	Take a peak boutique	0.1 miles
Train station	Crewkerne	1.0 miles
Bus stop	Drimpton Netherhay Lane	3.0 miles
Bus stop	Lopen Head The Lopen Raj	3.7 miles
University	University Centre Yeovil	7.8 miles
Train station	Yeovil Junction	8.6 miles
Hospital	NG Cleaning Services	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Criminal damage and arson	6
Public order	6
Shoplifting	5
Anti-social behaviour	3
Other theft	3
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	26

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
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Jan 2013
Ashlands Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 20 May 2024
Maiden Beech Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Mar 2022
Wadham School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Jul 2019
Perrott Hill School Limited	Other	1.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.75%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,250

Target investor price (1%) £123,400

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).