# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SP7 8DG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Melbury Beacon View, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DG | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Last sold | £370,000 | ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644884) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644886) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644888) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644892) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644894) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644895) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91330053/1644899) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/91330053/1644900) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/91330053/1644901) - EPC ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £570,891 (33 Detached, SP7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -32.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £941/mo - **Realistic:** £1,046/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,151/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Wiltshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £130,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £104,600 *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:** -17.5% - **10y growth:** 87.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dorset; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2% - **5y growth (index):** 13.1% - **10y growth (index):** 29.4% ## 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)