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5 EASTFIELD GARDENS

SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 3DP

1 beds 1 baths 431 sq ft Listed 27 Nov 2024 (-563d)

£135,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

40 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£122,500 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,375/m²

Local average

£284,183 (-52.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,304 of 33,755)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • RARE ONE BEDROOM FREEHOLD TERRACED BUNGALOW.
  • SINGLE CARPORT PARKING AND RESIDENTS DRIVEWAY.
  • LARGE LAWNED SOUTH-FACING COMMUNAL GARDEN AREA.
  • ELECTRIC NIGHT STORAGE HEATING (WITH MAINS GAS OPTION) AND DOUBLE GLAZING.
  • 'TUCKED AWAY' COURTYARD LOCATION ON POPULAR NO-THROUGH ROAD ADDRESS
  • LEVEL WALK TO SHERBORNE CENTRE AND RAILWAY STATION TO LONDON WATERLOO.
  • VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Night storage
Parking
Covered
Restrictions
Yes

Description

VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN! 5 Eastfield Gardens is a lovely, one bedroom, mid-terraced bungalow situated in a choice, 'tucked away' courtyard location on a very popular no-through road off Long Street - a short, level walk to Sherborne town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. This rare, freehold bungalow is one of a selection of six unique bungalows in this development. They all boast the use of a very large, south facing communal lawned garden, partially enclosed by attractive, period red brick walls. This bungalow comes with a single carport accessed via a shared residents driveway area. The bungalow used to have mains gas but the current owner preferred electric night storage heating. So mains gas is still an option to be reconnected to the property. It also boasts powder coated aluminium double glazing. The accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light and comprises sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, inner hall, bedroom and shower room / WC. Please note: There is a management charge for the communal areas. It is a short level walk to the town centre of Sherborne with its coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. The property is low maintenance, making it appealing for singles or couples looking for dwelling close to Sherborne Town Centre. This property is ready to go with no further chain.

VACANT - NO FURTHER CHAIN! 5 Eastfield Gardens is a lovely, one bedroom, mid-terraced bungalow situated in a choice, 'tucked away' courtyard location on a very popular no-through road off Long Street - a short, level walk to Sherborne town centre and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. This rare, freehold bungalow is one of a selection of six unique bungalows in this development. They all boast the use of a very large, south facing communal lawned garden, partially enclosed by attractive, period red brick walls. This bungalow comes with a single carport accessed via a shared residents driveway area. The bungalow used to have mains gas but the current owner preferred electric night storage heating. So mains gas is still an option to be reconnected to the property. It also boasts powder coated aluminium double glazing. The accommodation enjoys good levels of natural light and comprises sitting room, kitchen breakfast room, inner hall, bedroom and shower room / WC. Please note: There is a management charge for the communal areas. It is a short level walk to the town centre of Sherborne with its coveted boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose store, restaurants, world famous private schools, breath-taking abbey building and mainline railway station making London Waterloo in just over two hours. The property is perfect for aspiring couples or singles making the most of the healthy property market at the moment, buyers cashing out of the South East and London market or cash buyers looking for their perfect Dorset home to settle in. NO FURTHER CHAIN.

Double glazed door leads to kitchen breakfast room.

Kitchen Breakfast Room – 11’4 Maximum x 8’3 Maximum
A range of contemporary fitted kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, decorative tiled surrounds, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for wash machine, space for electric oven, space for upright fridge freezer, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, double glazed window to the front, electric night storage heater, multi-pane glazed door leads from the kitchen breakfast room to the sitting room.

Sitting Room – 14’1 Maximum x 11’4 Maximum
A well-proportioned main reception room with double glazed window to the rear overlooking the pretty walled communal garden, enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, double glazed door to the communal garden, electric night storage heater, TV point, telephone point.

Entrance from kitchen breakfast room leads to inner hall.

Inner Hall – Panelled door leads to large shelved storage cupboard, doors lead off the inner to further rooms.

Bedroom – 14’6 Maximum x 7’9 Maximum
Double glazed window overlooks the communal garden, sunny southerly aspect, electric night storage heater, doors lead to fitted wardrobe.

Shower Room – 7’8 Maximum x 4’8 Maximum
Wet room area with floor drain, electric wall mounted shower with shower rail, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, double glazed window to the front, heated towel rail, tiled floor, extractor fan.

Outside
A communal driveway gives access to parking area. This property comes with one undercover car port parking space. Timber gate from the communal parking area gives access to a large lawned communal garden that is partially enclosed by period red brick walls enjoying a sunny southerly aspect.

Please note: This property comes with a yearly maintenance charge.

Listed by

Sherborne

Rolfe East

Reference: 155436746

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 22/11/2023

Expiry date: 21/11/2033

Current heating cost: £900/year

Potential heating cost: £492/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,225

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,800)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • High performance external doors (£1,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4206608

Property Details

Street: 5 East Mill Court

Town: East Mill Lane

Postcode: DT9 3DP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/11/2006

Work Completed: 25/10/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #131860

Property Details

Street: 5 Eastfield Gardens

Town: East Mill Lane

Postcode: DT9 3DP

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 15/10/2002

Work Completed: 14/08/2002

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 11/02/2026 (4 months ago) £122,500

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
11 THE WILDERNESS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AE £317,500 19/12/2025 Terraced
4 NEWLAND GARDEN, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AF £660,000 19/12/2023 Terraced
RALEIGH COURT LEWIS HOUSE LONG STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3EQ £325,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
3 STABLE MEWS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DP £395,000 09/12/2022 Terraced
15 THE WILDERNESS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AE £310,000 15/11/2022 Terraced
ST KILDA LONG STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DD £615,000 10/10/2022 Terraced
14 TINNEYS LANE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DY £355,000 29/09/2022 Terraced
5 CASTLETON COURT, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3FD £420,000 21/09/2022 Terraced
RALEIGH COURT 12 LONG STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3EQ £245,000 14/07/2022 Terraced
EASTBURY COTTAGES 1 LONG STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DH £600,000 06/06/2022 Terraced
7 ST SWITHINS CLOSE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DW £330,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
7 LUSH PATH, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3SQ £510,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
14 SCHOOL DRIVE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3SB £520,000 25/05/2022 Terraced
3 THE WILDERNESS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AE £345,000 23/05/2022 Terraced
12 ST SWITHINS CLOSE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DW £325,000 16/05/2022 Terraced
1 STABLE MEWS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DP £455,000 06/05/2022 Terraced
2 STABLE MEWS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DP £395,000 04/02/2022 Terraced
RALEIGH COURT 5 LONG STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3EQ £227,000 16/12/2021 Terraced
21 DUNSTAN STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3SE £480,000 26/10/2021 Terraced
24 THE WILDERNESS, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3AE £345,000 13/10/2021 Terraced

Area average: £408,725 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.7%
10y growth -10.2%

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

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 13.2%
10y (index) 36.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £935/mo
Realistic £1,039/mo
Optimistic £1,143/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Yeovil: £524/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Weldmar Hospicecare Trust 0.4 miles
Train station Sherborne 0.4 miles
Bus stop Greenhill 0.4 miles
Train station Thornford 4.1 miles
University University Centre Yeovil 6.2 miles
Hospital NG Cleaning Services 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Anti-social behaviour 11
Burglary 3
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 2
Other crime 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 34

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
Sherborne School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Harbour Vale School Other 0.5 miles Good — 13 Jun 2024
Sherborne Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 5 Dec 2012
Sherborne Prep School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
The Gryphon School Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 26 Feb 2014

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
1 Bed Flat, Cedar Park, DT9 £875/mo 1 0.51 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £875/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,375
Target investor price (1%) £87,500
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.9×
Monthly cashflow £231/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).