Bolt Cottage, Dorchester
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Bolt Cottage, Dorchester to be a period freehold house with 1,474 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,164 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £511,997 and an estimated rental value of £1,560 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Cosmore, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Bolt Cottage, Dorchester would be worth £537,597, with a potential rental value of £1,638 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £476,157, with a rental value of £1,450 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Bolt Cottage, Dorchester has dropped by £12,591 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £39 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.7%.
Plot Size
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester occupies a 1,164 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 8 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jan 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Bolt Cottage, Dorchester last changed hands on 25th April 2018, selling for £442,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 16.2% since April 2018.
- Sold Apr 2018£442,500
- Sold Jul 2010£320,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.6 kilometres of Bolt Cottage, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 5, Brookfields Meadow, Dorchester, DT2 7FT, a freehold house, sold at £580,000 on the 31st January 2025.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Bolt Cottage, Dorchester as the 12th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Cosmore, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £95k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.8kmBuckland Newton Church of England Primary School
- 4.5kmCerne Abbas CofE VC First School
- 7.0kmPiddle Valley Church of England First School
- 12.7kmThe Gryphon School
- 14.6kmSturminster Newton High School
- 15.2kmDorset Studio School
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Public Transport Nearby
Chetnole station is the nearest stop to Bolt Cottage, Dorchester at 8.0 kilometres away.
- 8.0kmChetnole
- 9.3kmYetminster
- 10.7kmThornford
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
