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3 SYCAMORE CLOSE

SALISBURY, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, DORSET SP5 5QQ

4 beds 2 baths 122 m² Listed 23 Sep 2022 (-1408d)

£430,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SP5 5QQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 SYCAMORE CLOSE, SALISBURY, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, DORSET SP5 5QQ |
| Price | £430,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £425,000 Mar 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 29/06/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,346/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,380

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£55)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- R (£3,000 - £7,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0434-2870-7268-9275-8281)

## Description

**LOCATION** **** The property is situated in the desirable village of Sixpenny Handley located within the breath-taking Cranborne Chase, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and picturesque countryside. The village itself offers an excellent selection of facilities including a village store, butchers, church, doctors surgery and first school. Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum are close by offering a further array of amenities. Salisbury City centre is approximately 14 miles to the North and has regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments, as well as a range of award winning restaurants and bars. There is also a renowned twice weekly farmers market and a main line railway station with services to London Waterloo (83 minutes). Salisbury offers an exceptional range of schooling including both Bishops Wordsworth's & South Wilts Grammar Schools, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and it's Preparatory School.

**MEASUREMENTS** **** Sitting Room - 5.27m (17'3) x 3.78m (12'5)

Study - 2.54m (8'4) x 2.43m (8')

Kitchen / Dining Room - 8.32m (27'4) x 3.21m (10'6)

Master Bedroom - 3.99m (13'1) x 3.77m (12'4)

En-Suite  - 2.67m (9'1) x 1.25m (4'0)

Bedroom 2 - 3.54m (11'7) x 3.40m (11'2)  -Plus Fitted Wardrobe

Bedroom 3- 3.20m (10'6) x 2.29m (7'6)

Bedroom 4 - 2.76m (9'1) x 2.68m (8'10)

Bathroom - 2.17m (7'1) x 1.70m (5'7)

Garage - 9.45m (31'0) x 2.68m (8'10)

**THE** **PROPERTY** **** The property boasts an abundance of accommodation over two floors, including sitting room, dining room, study, a modern kitchen and four good size bedrooms. The current vendors have transformed this property to make a stunning home which must be viewed.

Within the entrance hallway there is a useful under stairs storage cupboard. There is access to the kitchen, study and sitting room. The property benefits from a separate cloakroom with a low-level WC and wash hand basin,

The sitting room is large and enjoys a front aspect with a feature log burner with a surround fireplace. Double width opening into the dining room which is conveniently situated off the kitchen. From the dining room there is access to the garden via patio doors.

The kitchen / breakfast room is presented to the highest standard and is of a good size which can easily accommodate a breakfast table or kitchen island. There is a range of under counter cabinets worksurface space. Inset into the work top is a butler sink with drainer, oven and a hob. There is further space for fitted and integral appliances include a fridge freezer and dishwasher.

The ground floor also benefits from a study which is makes a perfect home office.

The four bedrooms are all located on the first floor with the master bedroom being serviced by an en-suite shower room with W.C, wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle. The family bathroom comprises W.C, wash hand basin, bath and wall mounted shower.

Further selling points to this stunning detached home are UPVC double glazing throughout and is heated by way of oil-fired radiators.

**OUTSIDE** **** The front of the property is approached via a blocked paved driveway providing ample off-road parking which leads to the double length attached garage. Within the garage there is power, lighting and a remote rolling door. The garage measures 31ft X 8.10ft, the garage could easily be converted to make further living accommodation or divide and still have half a garage and further living accommodation. The current vendors have planning permission to alter the garage already in place. There is also a lawn area to the front of the property and a secure side gate leading to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a good size and has been landscaped. From the rear of the property, you have a decking area which offers the perfect spot for family BBQs, a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The garden has been designed for relaxing with several different seating areas perfect for alfresco dining. The remaining garden has shingle and artificial lawn for low maintenance with flora and shrub boarders.

**VIEWINGS** **** Viewings are essential to fully appreciate what this property has to offer. Please contact your selling agents for further details.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/127372631/1615601) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4455725
- **Address:** 3 Sycamore Close, Sixpenny Handley, SP5 5QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2007
- **Work Completed:** 26/01/2007
- **Items:** 11 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 SYCAMORE CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5QQ | £425,000 | 22/03/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 ADAMS LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NS | £200,000 | 24/03/2025 | Detached |
| 9 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH | £305,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| VICTORY HOUSE HIGH STREET, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NR | £460,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 23 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH | £315,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH | £330,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 SYCAMORE CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5QQ | £361,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £361,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £322,000 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £623,615 (39 Detached, SP5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £941/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,046/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,151/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,600

*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:** £3,525/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.3%
- **10y growth:** -0.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

122 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£425,000 Mar 2023

Price per m²

£3,525/m²

Local average

£623,615 (-31%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,851 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Stunning Detached Home
Sought After Location
4 Double Bedrooms
3 Receptions Rooms
Ample Off Road Parking With Double Garage
Presented To The Highest Standard
Modern Bathroom and En-suite Shower Room
Call Carter and May Today
Potential To Extend STP

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

LOCATION ** The property is situated in the desirable village of Sixpenny Handley located within the breath-taking Cranborne Chase, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and picturesque countryside. The village itself offers an excellent selection of facilities including a village store, butchers, church, doctors surgery and first school. Shaftesbury and Blandford Forum are close by offering a further array of amenities. Salisbury City centre is approximately 14 miles to the North and has regionally recognised retail, cultural and educational establishments, as well as a range of award winning restaurants and bars. There is also a renowned twice weekly farmers market and a main line railway station with services to London Waterloo (83 minutes). Salisbury offers an exceptional range of schooling including both Bishops Wordsworth's & South Wilts Grammar Schools, and Salisbury Cathedral School, Chafyn Grove, Leehurst Swan, Godolphin School and it's Preparatory School.

MEASUREMENTS Sitting Room - 5.27m (17'3) x 3.78m (12'5)

Study - 2.54m (8'4) x 2.43m (8')

Kitchen / Dining Room - 8.32m (27'4) x 3.21m (10'6)

Master Bedroom - 3.99m (13'1) x 3.77m (12'4)

En-Suite - 2.67m (9'1) x 1.25m (4'0)

Bedroom 2 - 3.54m (11'7) x 3.40m (11'2) -Plus Fitted Wardrobe

Bedroom 3- 3.20m (10'6) x 2.29m (7'6)

Bedroom 4 - 2.76m (9'1) x 2.68m (8'10)

Bathroom - 2.17m (7'1) x 1.70m (5'7)

Garage - 9.45m (31'0) x 2.68m (8'10)

THE PROPERTY The property boasts an abundance of accommodation over two floors, including sitting room, dining room, study, a modern kitchen and four good size bedrooms. The current vendors have transformed this property to make a stunning home which must be viewed.

Within the entrance hallway there is a useful under stairs storage cupboard. There is access to the kitchen, study and sitting room. The property benefits from a separate cloakroom with a low-level WC and wash hand basin,

The sitting room is large and enjoys a front aspect with a feature log burner with a surround fireplace. Double width opening into the dining room which is conveniently situated off the kitchen. From the dining room there is access to the garden via patio doors.

The kitchen / breakfast room is presented to the highest standard and is of a good size which can easily accommodate a breakfast table or kitchen island. There is a range of under counter cabinets worksurface space. Inset into the work top is a butler sink with drainer, oven and a hob. There is further space for fitted and integral appliances include a fridge freezer and dishwasher.

The ground floor also benefits from a study which is makes a perfect home office.

The four bedrooms are all located on the first floor with the master bedroom being serviced by an en-suite shower room with W.C, wash hand basin and walk in shower cubicle. The family bathroom comprises W.C, wash hand basin, bath and wall mounted shower.

Further selling points to this stunning detached home are UPVC double glazing throughout and is heated by way of oil-fired radiators.

OUTSIDE The front of the property is approached via a blocked paved driveway providing ample off-road parking which leads to the double length attached garage. Within the garage there is power, lighting and a remote rolling door. The garage measures 31ft X 8.10ft, the garage could easily be converted to make further living accommodation or divide and still have half a garage and further living accommodation. The current vendors have planning permission to alter the garage already in place. There is also a lawn area to the front of the property and a secure side gate leading to the rear garden.
The rear garden is a good size and has been landscaped. From the rear of the property, you have a decking area which offers the perfect spot for family BBQs, a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The garden has been designed for relaxing with several different seating areas perfect for alfresco dining. The remaining garden has shingle and artificial lawn for low maintenance with flora and shrub boarders.

VIEWINGS ** Viewings are essential to fully appreciate what this property has to offer. Please contact your selling agents for further details.

Listed by

Salisbury

Carter & May

Reference: 127372631

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 29/06/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 30/06/2015

Expiry date: 29/06/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,346/year

Potential heating cost: £1,037/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,380

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Condensing oil boiler with radiators (£3,000 - £7,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4455725

Property Details

Street: 3 Sycamore Close

Town: Sixpenny Handley

Postcode: SP5 5QQ

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2007

Work Completed: 26/01/2007

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	22/03/2023 (3 years ago)	£425,000	—

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
3 ADAMS LANE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NS	£200,000	24/03/2025	Detached
9 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH	£305,000	01/06/2023	Detached
VICTORY HOUSE HIGH STREET, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NR	£460,000	19/12/2022	Detached
23 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH	£315,000	05/08/2022	Detached
7 ST MARY'S CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5NH	£330,000	29/09/2021	Detached
Same street 2 SYCAMORE CLOSE, SIXPENNY HANDLEY, SALISBURY, DORSET, SP5 5QQ	£361,000	31/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £361,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £322,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.3%

10y growth -0.9%

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 £941/mo

Realistic £1,046/mo

Optimistic £1,151/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Budgens	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Town Farm	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Roebuck Inn	0.1 miles
Shop	Chettle Stores	3.7 miles
Hospital	Medical Centre	6.1 miles
Train station	Tisbury	8.1 miles
Hospital	Westminster Memorial Hospital	9.3 miles
Train station	Kingsmere	9.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

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
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 Dec 2014
Sandroyd School	Other	3.0 miles	— (No rating)
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery	Primary	3.7 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £130,750

Target investor price (1%) £104,600

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).