Sold STC Bungalow

28 SHERWOOD DRIVE

VERWOOD, DORSET BH31 7BH

3 beds 2 baths 118 m² Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-323d)

£600,000

Reduced on 30 Oct 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£595,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£5,085/m²

Local average

£705,375 (-14.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,436 of 33,755)

Street crime

43 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
  • LOUNGE
  • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM
  • BATHROOM
  • DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
  • LARGE BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY
  • SECLUDED & LANDSCAPED GARDEN
  • TUCKED AWAY POSITION

Additional details

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

Description

IMMACULATE BUNGALOW situated in a sought-after cul-de-sac location. 3 double bedrooms, master with en-suite, lounge, kitchen/dining room and double garage.

This SPACIOUS DETACHED BUNGALOW is situated in a SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION being WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE OF THE RINGWOOD FOREST and AMENITIES. The bungalow, which has been modernised, has a SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM, UPVC FASCIA’S, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS, FLAT SET CEILINGS WITH LED LIGHTING, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING VIA RADIATORS, WHITE PAINTED & PART GLAZED INTERNAL DOORS, TRIPLE ASPECT OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM, LARGE BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY and DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE.

COVERED ENTRANCE Outside light and composite double glazed front door with glazed side panels.

ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, coat storage cupboard, airing cupboard, wall mounted timer/programmer and thermostat control for central heating. Access to fully boarded loft storage space fitted with loft ladder, light and shelving.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Part glazed door from the entrance hall. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of units comprising base cupboards and drawer units set beneath a work surface with matching upstands. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit. Inset Neff 5 ring gas hob with back plate and Neff extractor fan over. Neff electric ovens incorporating Neff multifunction microwave/fan oven and a separate Neff hide and slide oven set into a housing unit with storage above and beneath. Space for double fridge/freezer with storage above and adjacent shelved larder cupboards with pull out racks. Integrated dishwasher and integrated bin cupboard. Range of matching wall mounted cupboards with under pelmet lighting. Work surface incorporating a breakfast bar with wine storage. Telephone point. Space and plumbing for washing machine (integrated door available) and space for tumble dryer. Window to the front elevation, Karndean flooring and Composite stable type door leading onto the driveway. Opening into the:

DINING ROOM A dual aspect room with window to the side elevation with radiator beneath, radiator and UPVC double glazed doors giving access into the rear garden. Archway into the:

LOUNGE Double opening part glazed doors from the entrance hall. Recessed fireplace with fitted gas fired wood burner with feature mantel over and wall mounted lights on either side. Radiator, T.V point, additional wall mounted light and double opening UPVC doors giving access into the rear garden with glazed panels on either side.

BEDROOM ONE Window to the rear elevation, radiator, wall mounted lights, telephone connection point, T.V point and range of fitted wardrobes with adjacent matching fitted chest of drawers. Door to the:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising push button wc, wall hung wash hand basin with drawers beneath and rain shower. Fully tiled walls, obscure glazed window, heated towel rail, mirror fronted vanity cupboard, extractor fan and tile effect flooring.

BEDROOM TWO Window to the front elevation, radiator, triple fitted wardrobe, T.V and telephone connection point.


BEDROOM THREE Window to the front elevation, radiator, teleconnection phone point and triple fitted wardrobe.

BATHROOM White suite comprising push button w.c, wash hand basin set onto a vanity unit with large wall mounted mirror over and panel enclosed bath. Ceiling extractor, fully tiled walls, obscure glazed window, heated towel rail and tile effect flooring.


OUTSIDE

The property is situated on a private block paved road leading to three bungalows. The property is accessed over a block paved driveway providing off road parking for numerous cars and leads to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE having electric sectional door, power/light, fitted units, plaster boarded ceiling with access to loft storage and personal door. Adjacent garden shed being boarded/lined and shelved and having light and power. A block paved path gives access to the front door. The front garden is of open plan design being laid to lawn with established shrubs and leads to the stream. Outside lights and power points. Garden gates on either side of the bungalow gives access to the rear garden. Adjoining the rear of the bungalow is a shaped patio area, the remainder of the garden is mainly laid to level lawn with raised planters. Hard standing with timber surround ideal for hot tub. There is a further seating area with timber pergola over. The garden is enclosed by close boarded and panelled fencing. Wall mounted outside lights, outside taps (in both front and rear gardens) and power points.

Listed by

Verwood

Irving & Sons

Reference: 166461995

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/09/2025

Expiry date: 22/09/2035

Current heating cost: £757/year

Potential heating cost: £757/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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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 #15963189 Recent

Property Details

Street: 28 Sherwood Drive

Town: VERWOOD

Postcode: BH31 7BH

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 17/09/2023

Work Completed: 23/08/2023

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 24/03/2026 (3 months ago) £595,000

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
43 STRATHMORE DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BJ £375,000 14/11/2025 Detached
14 NOON HILL ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DB £242,500 29/10/2024 Detached
7 NOON HILL ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DB £390,000 10/11/2023 Detached
38 STRATHMORE DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BJ £370,000 22/09/2023 Detached
12 CRESCENT ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DA £400,000 20/02/2023 Detached
24 NOON HILL DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7XU £625,000 14/12/2022 Detached
40 STRATHMORE DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BJ £460,000 04/11/2022 Detached
30 ASPEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6TE £392,500 14/10/2022 Detached
32 STARLIGHT FARM CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BS £475,000 13/10/2022 Detached
44 NOON HILL DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7XU £570,000 22/09/2022 Detached
105 RINGWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7AD £765,000 16/09/2022 Detached
37 ASPEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6TE £445,000 15/09/2022 Detached
27 ASPEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6TE £459,400 22/07/2022 Detached
17 LAKE ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BU £650,000 06/07/2022 Detached
33 RAYMOND CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DL £485,000 27/05/2022 Detached
19 ASPEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6TE £420,000 20/05/2022 Detached
1 SHARD CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DB £640,000 20/05/2022 Detached
16 RAYMOND CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6DL £495,000 11/05/2022 Detached
TAMBERLAYNE SANDY LANE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BZ £460,000 14/04/2022 Detached
22 STRATHMORE DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BJ £415,000 09/03/2022 Detached

Area average: £476,720 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.6%
10y growth 41.2%

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

1y (index) 0%
5y (index) 12.1%
10y (index) 29%

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: £913/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.1 miles
Bus stop Ringwood Road Stores 0.1 miles
Train station Kingsmere 1.8 miles
Shop Kingsmere Shop 1.8 miles
Train station Lakeside 2.0 miles
Hospital Royal Bournemouth Hospital 9.2 miles
Hospital Kings Park Hospital 10.3 miles
University Health Services University 10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 18
Anti-social behaviour 8
Criminal damage and arson 6
Public order 3
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 2
Vehicle crime 2
Other theft 1
Total incidents 43

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
Hillside Community First School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 2 Feb 2011
Trinity Church of England First School Primary 0.9 miles Outstanding — 3 Mar 2014
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 23 Jun 2022
Verwood Church of England First School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 26 Apr 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%
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).