# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (BH31 7DE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 137 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET BH31 7DE | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 88 m² | | Last sold | £430,000 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 05/12/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £591/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,000 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8851-7122-6449-1826-0906) ## Description This MODERN DETACHED CHALET STYLE HOME is situated WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE RINGWOOD FOREST and offers 4 bedrooms, en-suite shower room, bathroom and cloakroom. NO FORWARD CHAIN This SPACIOUS DETACHED CHALET STYLE BUNGALOW is situated in a POPULAR LOCATION within CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE RINGWOOD FOREST and a BUS STOP. The property has been modernised by the PRESENT OWNERS and has UPVC FASCIA’S, UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS, TRADITIONAL FLAT SET CEILINGS, GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING VIA RADIATORS, LEASED SOLAR PANELS and WHITE PAINTED INTERNAL DOORS. ARCHED COVERED Steps up, outside light and UPVC double glazed front door with glazed side screens. ENTRANCE HALL Radiator, telephone connection point, shelved airing cupboard and telephone point. Thermostat control for central heating, stairs to the first floor landing and door to: CLOAKROOM White suite comprising push button w.c and wash hand basin set onto a vanity unit. Obscure glazed window, inset ceiling spotlights, fully tiled walls and tiled floor. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Glazed door from the entrance hall. Fitted with a range of units comprising base cupboards and drawer units set beneath a work surface with inset single bowl, single drainer sink unit. Inset electric hob with electric oven beneath and chimney style extractor hood above. Integrated upright fridge/freezer and integrated washing machine. Breakfast bar with space for 2 stools. Fitted wine unit. Range of matching wall mounted cupboards with under pelmet light. Cupboard housing the gas fired boiler with timer/programmer. Radiator, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights and wood effect flooring. Window and UPVC double glazed door to the side elevation. LOUNGE/DINING ROOM Wall mounted electric fire (adjacent gas point if required), two radiators, inset ceiling spotlights, T.V point, window to the rear elevation and double glazed door to the: SUN ROOM UPVC double glazed construction with glass roof, opening window, tiled floor, power points and door giving access into the rear garden. BEDROOM ONE Window to the front elevation, radiator and T.V point. BEDROOM TWO Window to the rear elevation, radiator and double fitted wardrobe. BATHROOM White suite comprising w.c with concealed cistern, wall hung vanity wash hand basin and panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower hose. Obscure glazed window, tiled floor and heated towel rail. Part tiled walls and inset ceiling spotlights. ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING Velux window to the side elevation, inset ceiling spotlights and door to: BEDROOM THREE Two Velux windows to the side elevation, part sloping ceilings, radiator, access to eaves storage, inset ceiling spotlights and door through to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM White suite comprising push button WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity cupboard beneath and fully tiled shower cubicle. Velux style window, heated towel rail, tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights and ceiling extractor. BEDROOM TWO Velux window to the side elevation, part sloping ceilings, access to eaves storage, inset ceiling spotlights and radiator. OUTSIDE The property is accessed over a tarmac driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles with path to the front door. The single garage has an up and over door, power/light, personal door and storage room to the rear. The front garden is of open plan design being laid to lawn. A wrought iron gate from the driveway gives access to the rear garden which is laid out on two levels. Adjoining the rear of the property is a paved patio area with steps leading up to the lawn. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 137 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £430,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached | | 137 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £270,000 | 13/11/2020 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 ACACIA AVENUE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6XG | £395,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 8 BARBERRY WAY, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6XY | £432,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached | | 5 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DD | £400,000 | 18/03/2025 | Detached | | THE WILLOWS, 19 6 WOODLINKEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BN | £715,000 | 07/11/2024 | Detached | | THE WILLOWS, 19 7 WOODLINKEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BN | £710,000 | 19/07/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] 111 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £395,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | 3 FAIRWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6UA | £510,000 | 03/10/2023 | Detached | | 13 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DD | £525,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 154 RINGWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7AP | £685,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached | | 53 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DD | £540,000 | 24/02/2023 | Detached | | 51 WOODLINKEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BN | £495,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 27 LABURNUM CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6UB | £340,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 89 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £495,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 136 RINGWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7AP | £530,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 42 WOODLINKEN DRIVE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6BN | £720,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached | | 162 RINGWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7AR | £695,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 12 LABURNUM CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6UB | £580,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 107 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £475,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 179 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £432,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached | | 9A HUNTERS CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DJ | £460,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 93 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £440,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | 2 FAIRWOOD ROAD, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6UA | £490,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 8 LAVENDER CLOSE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6FY | £505,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 36 ACACIA AVENUE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 6XG | £485,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | 34 THE FORESTSIDE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7FZ | £654,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 65 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £560,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 91 THE CHASE, VERWOOD, DORSET, BH31 7DE | £450,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £463,857 (7 sales) **Area average:** £543,300 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £724,500 (33 Detached, BH31, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -37.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £935/mo - **Realistic:** £1,039/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,143/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Salisbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Bungalow, Lancaster Drive, BH31 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 1.2 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000 *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 £2,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £93/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.9% *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:** £5,114/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.7% - **10y growth:** 39.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.5% - **5y growth (index):** 12.8% - **10y growth (index):** 30.7% ## 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)