31 DEVITT DRIVE
DORCHESTER, CROSSWAYS, DORSET DT2 8GS
£460,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
119 m²
Council tax band
TBC
Last sold
£435,000 Mar 2023
Local average
£668,305 (-31.2%)
Street crime
14 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Collection of 3 & 4 bedroom detached & semi-detached homes
- Beautiful central green with native tree planting
- Driveway parking, garages, or allocated spaces (plot dependent)
- All homes include ground floor WC & family bathroom
- En-suite shower room to principal bedrooms
- Selected plots enjoy rear field views
- 10-year new build warranty
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
Description
*DRIVEWAY PARKING* *GARAGE* *EN-SUITE* *OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST AREA* *GROUND FLOOR WC*
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DESCRIPTION
Phase 3 of The Aviators introduces a thoughtfully designed collection of three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached homes. Created by renowned local developer Allenby Homes and visionary architect David James, this scheme represents a seamless blend of luxury, practicality, and community spirit.
Each home has been designed without compromise, featuring elegant façades, flowing layouts, and landscaped surrounds where native trees and open green space form a central focal point. Driveway parking and a single garage, makes this home as practical as it is beautiful.
Internally, buyers will discover light-filled living spaces with an open-plan kitchen/Dining room and a separate lounge that opens directly to a private garden, while upstairs the principal suite benefits from an en-suite shower room. This stunning home includes a stylish family bathroom, a convenient ground floor WC, and the reassurance of a 10-year new build warranty.
Specification Detail
(outline, subject to change) -
o Kitchens: Contemporary fitted kitchens with integrated appliances
o Bathrooms & En-suites: Modern sanitaryware, chrome fittings, full-height tiling around bath and shower areas, heated towel rails
o Flooring: Quality flooring included throughout (carpet to bedrooms, LVT/tiled finishes to kitchens, bathrooms & en-suites)
o Heating & Efficiency: Energy-efficient heating systems, double-glazed windows, insulation to modern building regulations
o Interiors: Neutral décor as standard
o Exteriors: Private rear gardens, turfed and fenced; parking and garages as per plot; landscaped open spaces across the development
o Warranty: 10-year new build guarantee for complete peace of mind
Measurements
GROUND FLOOR -
Kitchen/diner (max): 6.65m x 3.06m / 21’ 10” x 10’ 0”
Lounge: 6.65m x 3.58m / 21’ 10” x 11’ 9”
WC
FIRST FLOOR -
Bedroom 1: 4.06m x 3.60m / 13’ 4” x 11’ 10”
Ensuite: 2.40m x 1.80m / 7’ 10” x 5’11”
Bedroom 2: 3.09m x 2.96m / 10’ 1” x 9’ 9”
Bedroom 3 / Study: 3.09m x 2.96m / 10’ 2” x 9’ 9”
Family Bathroom: 2.74m x 1.80m / 9’ 0” x 5’ 11”
Garage: 6.50m x 3.50m / 21' 4" x 11' 6"
Location
Set in idyllic surroundings, wrapped with open fields and within the Village of Crossways, just a short 15 minute drive from Dorchester. Local bus links frequently pass on route, with main line connections via Rail.
Please Note
Please note that images used may be computer generated and/or from a show-home by the developer and are meant for guidance only. Images are general of the development and may not relate to your chosen Plot - clarification should be sought from our sales team.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.
Listed by
Dorchester
Connells
Reference: 169130774
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £460,000 | +5.7% |
| Sold | 17/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £435,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street BURBRIDGE HOUSE, 9 FLAT 5 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £180,680 | 01/05/2025 | Flat |
| Same street BURBRIDGE HOUSE, 9 FLAT 2 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £149,940 | 19/03/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 21 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £545,000 | 09/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 3 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £276,080 | 13/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 30 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £439,000 | 27/03/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 37 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £427,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £385,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 34 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £385,000 | 22/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 28 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £440,000 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 23 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £455,000 | 10/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 29 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £380,000 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £350,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 25 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £460,000 | 09/01/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 32 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £390,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 24 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £395,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 22 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £550,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 26 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS | £410,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 14 SPITFIRE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TZ | £365,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 HURRICANE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TY | £385,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 39 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £350,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 15 HURRICANE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TY | £310,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 15 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £375,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 16 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £440,000 | 02/11/2021 | Detached |
| 43 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £310,000 | 21/10/2021 | Detached |
| 23 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW | £315,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £392,213 (15 sales)
Area average: £358,500 (10 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): South West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area DT → South West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid & West Dorset: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Empool Close | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Crossways Post Office | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Crossways Stores | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | The Launderette | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Moreton | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Dorchester South | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Weymouth Community Hospital and Health Centre | 7.1 miles |
| Hospital | Westhaven Hospital | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE VA First School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Jun 2013 |
| Broadmayne First School | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 16 May 2023 |
| Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd | Other | 2.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Dorset Studio School | Secondary | 3.6 miles | Good — 15 May 2024 |
| St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown | Primary | 3.7 miles | Good — 8 Oct 2019 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).