For sale Detached

Melbury Beacon View

Shaftesbury, SP7 8DG

4 beds 2 baths Listed 26 Jul 2026 (-8d)

£385,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£370,000

Local average

£570,891 (-32.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,284 of 33,755)

Street crime

56 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • A beautifully presented detached home offering four double bedrooms
  • A generous sized private garden to the rear offering a spacious patio area for dining and a lawn area for children or pets to play
  • Walking distance to Schools, Pubs and the Town Centre
  • Versatile reception space with two reception rooms

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

* NO ONWARD CHAIN* Situated within a sought-after residential development in the ever-popular market town of Shaftesbury, this beautifully presented four double bedroom detached home offers spacious and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living. Combining generous living spaces with stylish interiors and a private rear garden, this impressive property is ready to move straight into.

Upon entering the welcoming entrance hall, you'll immediately appreciate the well-balanced layout. To the right is the spacious principal living room, a bright and inviting space ideal for relaxing with family or entertaining guests. Opposite, to the left of the hallway, is a second reception room offering excellent flexibility. Currently ideal as a snug or cinema room, it could equally serve as a home office, playroom or formal dining room depending on your lifestyle.The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, stretching across the rear of the property. Designed with everyday family life in mind, this sociable space provides ample room for both cooking and dining, while French doors open directly onto the rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living during the warmer months. Completing the ground floor is a convenient cloakroom.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four generously proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own modern en-suite shower room, creating a comfortable and private retreat. The remaining three bedrooms are all well-sized doubles and are served by a contemporary family bathroom, making the layout ideal for growing families or those requiring guest accommodation.

Externally, the property enjoys a private and well-maintained rear garden, thoughtfully designed to offer something for everyone. A spacious patio provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the lawn offers plenty of room for children to play or keen gardeners to enjoy. To the rear of the garage, a dedicated greenhouse area provides an excellent space for cultivating plants, fruit and vegetables.

To the front, the property benefits from two lawned areas and a path to the front door. The driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles, infront of a single garage with an up and over door, offering additional parking, storage or workshop potential.

Located within easy reach of Shaftesbury's historic town centre, highly regarded schools, local amenities and beautiful surrounding countryside, this superb detached home presents an exceptional opportunity for families seeking generous living space in one of North Dorset's most desirable locations.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Gllingham

Paterson Estates Agents Ltd

Reference: 91330053

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
11 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 129 m² Detached
12 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 129 m² Detached
18 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 128 m² Detached
19 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 94 110 m² Detached
20 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 94 110 m² Detached
23 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 95 106 m² Detached
24 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 95 106 m² Detached
27 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 129 m² Detached
28 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 129 m² Detached
29 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 83 96 70 m² Detached
30 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 83 96 70 m² Detached
31 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 84 96 84 m² Detached
32 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 84 96 84 m² Detached
33 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 128 m² Detached
34 Melbury Beacon View, SHAFTESBURY 85 93 129 m² Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £385,000

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
2 THE TYNINGS, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8QX £515,000 28/08/2025 Detached
PADDOCK PIECE HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DA £625,000 17/07/2025 Detached
Same street 19 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £375,000 28/02/2025 Detached
Same street 7 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £413,750 29/05/2024 Detached
Same street 4 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £384,995 01/09/2023 Detached
Same street 13 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £389,995 25/08/2023 Detached
Same street 2 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £429,995 30/06/2023 Detached
SPRINGRISE HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DA £542,500 29/03/2023 Detached
Same street 21 MELBURY BEACON VIEW, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DG £533,200 21/12/2022 Other
10 BUTTS MEAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8NS £405,000 15/11/2022 Detached
GLYNDA SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8BS £250,000 03/11/2022 Detached
TREE TOPS HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DA £552,500 28/10/2022 Detached
OAKLEA HOUSE HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DA £750,000 14/10/2022 Detached
72 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £481,000 08/08/2022 Detached
3 EAST GREEN, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FS £420,000 05/08/2022 Detached
69 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £505,000 22/07/2022 Detached
85 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £550,000 14/07/2022 Detached
98 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £315,000 14/06/2022 Detached
58 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £440,000 30/05/2022 Detached
5 PADDOCK CLOSE, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8DD £440,000 25/05/2022 Detached
MULANJE HOUSE SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8BS £515,000 14/04/2022 Detached
1 EAST GREEN, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8FS £355,000 29/03/2022 Detached
55 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £512,000 13/01/2022 Detached
90 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £385,000 20/10/2021 Detached
9 BUTTS MEAD, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8NS £267,000 30/09/2021 Detached
57 LINDEN PARK, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8RN £360,000 24/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £421,156 (6 sales)

Area average: £459,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -17.5%
10y growth 87.7%

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

1y (index) 0%
5y (index) 12.1%
10y (index) 29%

Rental Range

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

Low £941/mo
Realistic £1,046/mo
Optimistic £1,151/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Cann, Dorset, England, SP7 8DG, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Shaftesbury School 0.3 miles
Bus stop Health Centre 0.4 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.6 miles
Shop Homemaker 0.6 miles
Hospital Westminster Memorial Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Gillingham 4.6 miles
Train station Tisbury 6.1 miles
Hospital Medical Centre 8.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 18
Anti-social behaviour 16
Other theft 7
Criminal damage and arson 5
Shoplifting 4
Public order 2
Vehicle crime 2
Burglary 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 56

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Shaftesbury School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 10 May 2023
Coombe House School Other 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 5 May 2022
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Primary 1.0 miles Good — 7 Sep 2012
Ludwell Primary School Primary 2.0 miles Good — 10 Jun 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.27%
Max investor price (0.8%) £130,750
Target investor price (1%) £104,600
  • 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).

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