# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (DT9 6NH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BROOKSIDE, BRISTER END, SHERBORNE, YETMINSTER, DORSET DT9 6NH | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £310,000 Jan 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 27/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £937/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,150 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - N (£4,000 - £7,000) - Y (£600 - £1,500) - X (£1,800 - £2,400) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5335-1020-1509-0288-6226) ## Description Situated just moments from the heart of the picture-perfect village of Yetminster, this modern detached bungalow offers the best of Dorset village life — a welcoming community, beautiful surroundings, and a home brimming with potential. Step inside and you’re greeted by a wonderfully light interior, where generous proportions and a sense of calm run throughout. The inviting sitting room, with its feature fireplace and coal-effect fire, is the perfect place to relax after a stroll to the village café or local pub. The kitchen/dining room is practical and fitted with wood-grain effect units and integrated appliances — ideal for everything from morning coffee to weekend breakfasts. Three versatile bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility, whether you need guest space, a study, or a cosy reading room. A modern bathroom completes the accommodation, all presented in move-in-ready condition yet leaving room for you to add your own style. Outside, there’s ample parking, a garage, and a wonderfully private rear garden — an inviting haven for summer dining, gardening, or simply soaking up the peace and quiet. Offered with no onward chain, this delightful bungalow is a rare find: a modern, low-maintenance home set within one of Dorset’s most desirable villages — perfect for those dreaming of a gentler pace of life without sacrificing style, comfort, or convenience. **The Property** - **Accommodation** - **Inside** - The front door opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall with doors leading off to all accommodation. There is plenty of room for coats, boots and shoes, plus access to the loft space and a good sized storage cupboard. The sitting room enjoys plenty of natural light from the large window that overlooks the front garden and the drive. There are built in storage cupboards plus a feature fireplace with a coal effect gas fire. The kitchen looks out over the rear garden with a door to the side. There is enough space for a small dining table and chairs. It is fitted with a range of wood grain effect units consisting of floor cupboards, separate drawer unit and eye level cupboards with counter lighting beneath. You will find a good amount of work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a one and half bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap. There is an integrated fridge, dishwasher and washing machine plus a built in double electric oven and ceramic hob with an extractor hood above. For practicality, the floor is laid to vinyl. There are two double bedrooms, main with built in wardrobes plus a good sized single bedroom with a built in wardrobe, which could be used as a formal dining room, study or hobbies room. The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite consisting of a bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment and a combination unit of a vanity wash hand basin and WC. The floor is laid in an attractive wood effect covering. **Outside** - 5.18m x 2.72m'' (17' x 8'11'') - Garage and Parking The property is approached from the lane via double metal gates that lead to a generously sized tarmacadam drive, enclosed by low stone walls, and with ample room for at least three cars and leads up to the garage. This has an up and over door, rafter storage and light. It measures 5.18 m x 2.72 m/17' x 8'11''. Gardens From the drive steps rise to the front door and garden. This is laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders. To one side of the bungalow there is a timber gate that opens to a the side, which is paved and provides a private and sheltered seating area. The main body of the garden is mostly laid to lawn with path that leads along the back of the shed to the other side of the garden where there is a seating area beneath a pergola. You will also find a shrubbery to the side. The garden is fully enclosed and benefits from excellent privacy. **Useful Information** - Energy Efficiency Rating E Council Tax Band D uPVC Double Glazing Propane Gas Central Heating Mains Drainage Freehold No Onward Chain **Location And Directions** - Yetminster is a picturesque village in Dorset, about four miles southwest of Sherborne. Set on the River Wriggle, it is built largely from warm, honey-coloured limestone that gives it a distinctive, Cotswold-like charm. The village has Saxon roots and is mentioned in the Domesday Book; its parish church, St Andrew’s, retains 15th-century features and a 300-year-old faceless clock famous for chiming the national anthem. Today, Yetminster is a quiet conservation village with a strong sense of community, offering a primary school, health centre, village store and café. Despite its rural feel, it has a small railway station on the Heart of Wessex Line, connecting it conveniently to Sherborne, Yeovil and beyond. Known for its historic architecture and long-running annual fair, Yetminster combines timeless Dorset character with practical amenities and an unhurried pace of life. Postcode - DT9 6NH What3words - ///strides.troll.corrode ## Property Photos - ![Front and Drive](/listings/photos/169690088/419064) - Front and Drive - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/169690088/419065) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/169690088/419066) - Kitchen/Dining Room - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169690088/419067) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/169690088/419068) - Bedroom One - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/169690088/419069) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169690088/419070) - Rear Garden - ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/169690088/419071) - Kitchen/Dining Room - ![Rear](/listings/photos/169690088/419072) - Rear - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/169690088/419073) - Bedroom Two - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/169690088/419074) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/169690088/419075) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/169690088/419076) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BROOKSIDE BRISTER END, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NH | £310,000 | 16/01/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | DOWNS FARMHOUSE BRISTER END, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NL | £775,000 | 02/10/2025 | Detached | | THE SIDINGS 4 STATION ROAD, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LH | £78,000 | 08/09/2025 | Detached | | DOWNS HOUSE DOWNS LANE, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NJ | £1,091,000 | 07/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 EASTLANDS, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NQ | £405,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | EASTOVER BRISTER END, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NL | £175,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | THE ALCOVE CHURCH STREET, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LG | £460,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | GREYSTONES CHURCH STREET, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LG | £1,050,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] YEW TREE COTTAGE BRISTER END, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NH | £800,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] WILLOW FARM 1 BRISTER END, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6NH | £501,000 | 02/03/2022 | Detached | | THE ALCOVE CHURCH STREET, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LG | £395,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £650,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £553,625 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £515,466 (30 Detached, DT9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -41.8% ## 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 Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £129,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £103,900 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,412/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.6% - **10y growth:** 44.5% ## 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)