5 EASTFIELD GARDENS
SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 3DP
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 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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).