Laurel Cottage, Dorchester
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Laurel Cottage, Dorchester to be a period freehold house with 850 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 174 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £502,500 and an estimated rental value of £1,501 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 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 Laurel Cottage, Dorchester would be worth £527,625, with a potential rental value of £1,576 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £467,325, with a rental value of £1,396 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 Laurel Cottage, Dorchester has declined by £7,236 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £58 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.6%.
Plot Size
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester occupies a 174 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 6 other houses in this postcode, 4 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 May 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
Laurel Cottage, Dorchester last changed hands on 1st August 2018, selling for £342,000. 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 13.3% since August 2018.
- Sold Aug 2018£342,000
- Sold Jan 2015£270,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.4 kilometres of Laurel Cottage, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Randell Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 9AD, a freehold house, sold at £374,000 on the 12th July 2023.
Read more about house prices in DT2.
- Sold Jul 2023£374,000 | 3 Bed HouseRandell Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 9ADRandell Cottage, Dorchester, DT2 9AD
- Sold Jun 2021£362,500 | 3 Bed HousePeggottys, Chalk Pit Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9ANPeggottys, Chalk Pit Lane, Dorchester, DT2 9AN
- Sold Oct 2016£285,000 | 3 Bed HouseRose Cottage, Church Path, Dorchester, DT2 9AQRose Cottage, Church Path, Dorchester, DT2 9AQ
•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 Laurel Cottage, Dorchester as the 92nd largest and the 51st most expensive of the 102 addresses on Litton Cheney, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £85k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mThorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney
- 6.2kmBurton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
- 6.5kmPowerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- 8.5kmThe Sir John Colfox Academy
- 13.0kmThe Thomas Hardye School
- 13.4kmBeaminster School
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Public Transport Nearby
Maiden Newton station is the nearest stop to Laurel Cottage, Dorchester at 8.9 kilometres away.
- 8.9kmMaiden Newton
- 13.8kmDorchester West
- 14.1kmUpwey
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
