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25 DEVITT DRIVE

DORCHESTER, CROSSWAYS, DORSET DT2 8GS

4 beds 2 baths 1,281 sq ft Listed 20 Feb 2026 (-113d)

£465,000

Reduced on 25 Mar 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£460,000 Jan 2023

Price per m²

£3,908/m²

Local average

£652,598 (-28.7%)

Street crime

14 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in the popular area of Crossways, within The Aviators development, this beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, designed by the award-winning David James Architects, offers stylish and well-proportioned accommodation. Particular highlights are the extra-height ceilings throughout, creating a wonderful sense of space and light, a premium feature no longer available in Phase 3 of The Aviators. The property includes a generous living/sitting room, a contemporary kitchen/diner, ground floor W/C, principal bedroom with en-suite, and a modern family bathroom. Thoughtfully upgraded, the home also benefits from a Hague water softener system, a full-house sprinkler system, and a Pod Point electric car charging port. Externally, there is a well-maintained frontage, single garage with power and light, driveway parking, and a generously sized, private rear garden currently enjoying uninterrupted views across the adjoining field. EPC Rating: B.

Situation - The property is situated within the popular expanding village of Crossways, located on the outskirts of Dorchester. Crossways offers a good village school that is in the catchment area for Dorchester’s Thomas Hardy Upper School. Located about 6 miles east of Dorchester, is a vibrant Dorset village with around 2,267 residents. The village offers essential amenities such as local shops, library, community and youth centres, a doctors surgery, and the Warmwell Leisure Centre, all within a walk or short drive. A rail link via Moreton station makes travel easy to Dorchester and beyond. Moreton, a smaller village perched beside the River Frome exudes rural charm and is known for tranquil walking and cycling routes, including the Purbeck Cycle Way, Jubilee Trail, Hardy Way, and the Frome Valley Trail. Attractions include the beautiful engraved windows at St Nicholas’ Church, the grave of T.E. Lawrence and the Moreton Walled Gardens, a serene 5-acre landscaped space with flowers, café, and gift shop. The village hosts equestrian and cycling events, plus long-distance trails and horse-riding.

Key Features - A beautifully maintained front garden creates a charming and welcoming approach to the property. A driveway leads to a single garage, while a path guides you to the front door, which opens into a central hallway providing access to all ground floor rooms. The spacious entrance hall sets the tone for this impressive home, featuring neutral décor and attractive flooring that flows through to the ground floor cloakroom/WC and into the kitchen/dining room. The kitchen/diner is a good size, offering ample space for dining furniture. The modern kitchen is well equipped, comprising wall and base-level units with matching work surfaces over, incorporating integrated appliances including a side-by-side, top-to-bottom, fridge and freezer, an oven with four-ring induction hob, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. The matching units also discreetly house the boiler, while double doors open onto the garden, allowing plentiful natural light to fill the space. The spacious living/sitting room is elegantly presented and flooded with natural light from its triple aspect, featuring front and side windows fitted with white shutters. French doors provide secondary access to the garden, further enhancing the living.

Stairs rise to the first floor, leading to a bright and open landing providing access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom enjoys a front aspect and benefits from en-suite facilities. Two of the bedrooms feature rear-aspect windows with pleasant views overlooking the field, enhancing the sense of space and natural light.
The family bathroom is tastefully finished with a modern suite, including a panel-enclosed bath, wash hand basin with fitted vanity storage beneath, and W/C. The suite is complemented by a large inset mirror with lighting, along with attractive, fully tiled walls and flooring.

The delightful rear garden is a standout feature, generous in size, private, and mainly laid to lawn with a variety of planted shrubs and trees. A patio area abuts the property, providing the perfect spot for outdoor relaxation. A gate to the side fence offers access to the front of the property.

Agent Notes - Crossways is subject to ongoing housing allocations/development.
Planning permission has been granted for development of the adjacent field in 2030 – Ref: P/VOC/2023/02300

An annual maintenance management service charge of £283.55 is payable.

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected.
Gas fired central heating.

Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.



Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider.
For up-to-date information please visit

Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

Tel:

The council tax band is E.

Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance. Please visit the below website to check this.

Listed by

Dorchester

Parkers

Reference: 172457753

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 01/06/2021

Expiry date: 31/05/2031

Current heating cost: £288/year

Potential heating cost: £288/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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £465,000 +1.1%
Sold 09/01/2023 (3 years ago) £460,000

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 BURBRIDGE HOUSE, 9 FLAT 5 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £180,680 01/05/2025 Flat
Same street BURBRIDGE HOUSE, 9 FLAT 2 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £149,940 19/03/2025 Flat
Same street 21 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £545,000 09/12/2024 Detached
Same street 3 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £276,080 13/09/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 30 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £439,000 27/03/2024 Terraced
Same street 37 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £427,500 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
15 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £385,000 07/12/2023 Detached
Same street 34 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £385,000 22/08/2023 Terraced
Same street 28 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £440,000 21/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 23 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £455,000 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 29 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £380,000 29/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 31 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £435,000 17/03/2023 Semi-detached
36 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £350,000 17/03/2023 Detached
Same street 32 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £390,000 13/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 24 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £395,000 12/12/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 26 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £410,000 09/12/2022 Detached
Same street 27 DEVITT DRIVE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8GS £430,000 09/12/2022 Detached
14 SPITFIRE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TZ £365,000 29/07/2022 Detached
17 HURRICANE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TY £385,000 21/07/2022 Detached
39 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £350,000 11/03/2022 Detached
15 HURRICANE CLOSE, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TY £310,000 04/02/2022 Detached
15 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £375,000 17/12/2021 Detached
16 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £440,000 02/11/2021 Detached
43 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £310,000 21/10/2021 Detached
23 BINGHAMS ROAD, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8BW £315,000 30/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £382,547 (15 sales)

Area average: £358,500 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28%
10y growth 53.3%

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

1y (index) 0.9%
5y (index) 13.2%
10y (index) 32.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,108/mo
Realistic £1,231/mo
Optimistic £1,354/mo

Based on Postcode area DT → South West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Mid & West Dorset: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Empool Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop Crossways Post Office 0.2 miles
Shop Crossways Stores 0.2 miles
Shop The Launderette 0.4 miles
Train station Moreton 1.0 miles
Hospital Bovington Medical Centre 3.8 miles
Train station Dorchester South 4.7 miles
Hospital The Winterbourne Hospital 4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 6
Other theft 3
Anti-social behaviour 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 14

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
Frome Valley CofE VA First School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 18 Jun 2013
Broadmayne First School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 16 May 2023
Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd Other 2.6 miles (No rating)
Dorset Studio School Secondary 3.6 miles Good — 15 May 2024
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown Primary 3.7 miles Good — 8 Oct 2019

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%
Max investor price (0.8%) £153,875
Target investor price (1%) £123,100
  • 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).