# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SP7 0QN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Sutton View, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7, SP7 0QN | | Price | £440,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £475,000 | ## Description A modern ‘cottage style’ home built in traditional brick and flint on an exclusive development on the edge of the popular village of Fontmell Magna. Constructed in 2023, Spring Meadows, is an exclusive development of homes of varying styles and sizes on the edge of the popular village of Fontmell Magna where you can enjoy far reaching countryside views. The homes have been built and designed with energy efficiency in mind and include air source heat pumps, added insulation and under floor heating and individual room thermostats. Quality fixtures and fittings have been installed throughout for a luxurious finish. In summary the property includes a spacious hallway that leads to a study, the kitchen / dining room with integrated appliances, W/C and sitting room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and main bathroom. The principle bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. SITUATION This property is located in the centre of the picturesque village of Fontmell Magna and is a short stroll from the excellent local facilities which include a post office/store, well regarded public house (The Fontmell), parish church, primary school and doctors surgery. The Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury (5 miles) offers further facilities to cater for most every day requirements including a Tesco and Co-operative supermarket, Cottage hospital, dentists, doctors surgery and pharmacy as well as a range of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and a local farmers market (Thursdays). The area is blessed with excellent communication links with the A350 passing through the village providing easy access to the coastal towns of Poole (22 miles) and Bournemouth (26 miles). The A350 also provides direct access to the A303 to London via the M3 and the South West. The nearby town of Gillingham (9.5 miles) provides a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo (2 hours) and Exeter St Davis. The property is located in an area known for its excellent range of state and private schools including; Clayesmore School, Port Regis, St Mary's Shaftesbury, Bryanston, Blandford High School, Gillingham and Shaftesbury High School. OUTSIDE Along the front of the house is a slim lawned garden edged with low hedges. There is a pathway leading from the front of the house to the back where you will find driveway parking in front of the attached double garage with power, light and an electric door. The enclosed rear garden can be accessed from both the kitchen and the sitting room and has been beautifully landscaped with flower beds arranged around a good size lawn. It is very private and secluded. There is a side gate opening onto the driveway. NOTE: The property is subject to a management charge. SERVICES Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. An air source heat pump provides heating and hot water. Ultrafast broadband is available and all mobile phone networks have good coverage. Dorset Council Tax D EPC: B DIRECTIONS Post code: SP7 0QN What3words /// impressed.dolly.loaders ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/164969702/645896) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/164969702/645897) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/164969702/645902) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/164969702/645907) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/164969702/645910) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/164969702/645914) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/164969702/645925) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/164969702/645936) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/164969702/645942) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/164969702/645946) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/164969702/645953) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/164969702/645955) - Picture 13 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/164969702/645960) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £475,000 | 01/01/2023 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 18 SUTTON VIEW, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0QN | £235,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] FROG COTTAGE, 6 SUTTON VIEW, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0QN | £450,000 | 31/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 67 WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF | £720,000 | 16/01/2023 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £342,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £720,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £328,625 (10 Semi-detached, SP7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,108/mo - **Realistic:** £1,231/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,354/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,100 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11% - **10y growth:** 28.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 16.4% - **10y growth (index):** 40.4% ## 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)