10 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW
STURMINSTER NEWTON, MARNHULL, DORSET DT10 1PQ
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
105 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£530,000 Jul 2024
Price per m²
£5,238/m²
Local average
£519,045 (+6%)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Bespoke development of 9 houses built by award winning AMB Developments Ltd
- Beautiful detached brand new house approximately 1321 sq ft
- 3 double bedrooms (1 ensuite) and family bathroom
- Superb designer kitchen / dining room with fitted appliances
- Stunning bathrooms and exteriors
- 10 Year NHBC guarantee
- No onward chain
- Sought after North Dorset village with amenities and access to footpaths
- Close to Sturminster, Gillingham and Shaftesbury
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A brand new, bespoke and charming detached three bedroom house built by AMB Developments with a lovely south facing garden close to the heart of the village offering an extensive range of amenities.
The front door opens into a large hallway off which are the principle rooms, stairs rising to the first floor, an understairs cupboard and a cloakroom. The good sized sitting room has a dual aspect and a wood burning stove. The kitchen / diner is state of the art and spacious with integrated Neff appliances to include a dishwasher, a double oven, an induction hob and a fridge / freezer and French doors open out to the garden. The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and a door leads outside.
On the first floor landing there is an airing cupboard, three double bedrooms with bedroom one having an ensuite with a large walk-in shower and there is a separate bathroom.
Room measurements:
GROUND FLOOR
Living Room 3.30m x 5.98m 10’9” x 19’5”
Dining Room 3.22m x 3.25m 10’6” x 10’7”
Kitchen 3.22m x 2.68m 10’6” x 8’9”
FIRST FLOOR
Master Bedroom 3.33m x 3.90m 10’11” x 12’9”
Bedroom 2 3.27m x 2.96m 10’8” x 9’8”
Bedroom 3 3.27m x 2.85m 10’8” x 9’4”
Approximately 1321 sq ft.
Please note, all imagery, floor plans, and dimensions are approximate and indicative only. Each layout and sizes may vary. Each plan may be at a different scale to others within this brochure.
Situation - Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It has two public houses, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon. There are many clubs and societies, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. More extensive shopping, business and recreational facilities are available in Sturminster Newton 3½ miles whilst the larger towns of Shaftesbury 6 miles and Gillingham 6 miles, together with Sherborne 11 miles, are all easily accessible.
The A303 is to the north of Gillingham linking with the M3 to London. Mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Sherborne with a regular service to London Waterloo taking about 2 hours. The area is well known for a number of independent schools including Port Regis at Motcombe, Hazlegrove at Sparkford, Sherborne Schools and Bryanston near Blandford. There are two primary schools in Marnhull and secondary schools in Sturminster Newton and Gillingham.
Directions - From Sturminster Newton drive to Marnhull on the B3092 passing through Hinton St Mary. On reaching the village, turn left into New Street passing the church and the shop and turn right into Kentisworth Road. The entrance to Higher Stour Meadows will be found at the bottom of Kentisworth Road.
Outside - There is a single garage with a personnel door, power and light and off road parking. A pedestrian gate leads to the fully enclosed south facing rear garden with a terrace perfect for entertaining.
Services - Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating. Underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators on the first floor.
Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Council Tax Band: TBC
Agent's Note - Estimated budget for communal areas: Per property, per annum = £138.46
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage is available indoors and outdoors for all networks although data is not available indoors for EE or Vodaphone networks.
(Information from Ofcom
Joint Sole Agents
Paterson Estates
Tel:
Listed by
Sturminster Newton
Symonds & Sampson
Reference: 144730073
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 16/06/2022
Expiry date: 15/06/2032
Current heating cost: £251/year
Potential heating cost: £254/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 09/07/2024 (1 year ago) | £530,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 1 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £620,000 | 09/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 6 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £770,000 | 05/01/2023 | Detached |
| VALE HOUSE MOUNTERS, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1NR | £625,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 7 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £775,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £450,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £450,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £750,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street THE GATE HOUSE, 13 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £595,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 8 HIGHER STOUR MEADOW, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PQ | £895,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 2 HUSSEYS, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PD | £765,000 | 17/01/2022 | Detached |
| 1 OLD DAIRY DRIVE, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1FQ | £292,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £663,125 (8 sales)
Area average: £560,667 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for South West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Postcode area DT → South West.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Marnhull Stores | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Guy's Automobile Engineers | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | The Old School | 1.6 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Common Lane | 4.0 miles |
| Train station | Pinesway Junction | 4.0 miles |
| Hospital | Wincanton Community Hospital | 7.7 miles |
| Hospital | Yeatman Hospital | 8.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 29 Jun 2023 |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Secondary | 2.3 miles | Good — 29 Jun 2015 |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2.5 miles | Good — 19 Oct 2012 |
| Yewstock School | Other | 2.5 miles | Outstanding — 27 Jun 2013 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- 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).