# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (BH31 7BH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 28 SHERWOOD DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET BH31 7BH | | Price | £600,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £595,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 22/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £757/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2647-3010-2725-5775) ## 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. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/166461995/1063009) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/166461995/1063010) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/166461995/1063011) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/166461995/1063012) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/166461995/1063013) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/166461995/1063014) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/166461995/1063015) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/166461995/1063016) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/166461995/1063017) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/166461995/1063018) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/166461995/1063019) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/166461995/1063020) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/166461995/1063021) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/166461995/1063022) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/166461995/1063023) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/166461995/1063024) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/166461995/1063025) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/166461995/1063026) - Picture No. 29 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/166461995/1063027) - Picture No. 22 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166461995/1063028) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15963189 - **Address:** 28 Sherwood Drive, VERWOOD, BH31 7BH - **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2023 - **Work Completed:** 23/08/2023 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 SHERWOOD DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7BH | £595,000 | 24/03/2026 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £705,375 (36 Detached, BH31, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £937/mo - **Realistic:** £1,041/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,145/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Salisbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £913/mo ## 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 End Terrace, Owls Road, BH31 | £1,320/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,320/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £132,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,320/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 37.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,200/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,085/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 5.6% - **10y growth:** 41.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0% - **5y growth (index):** 12.1% - **10y growth (index):** 29% ## 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)