Rectory Cottage, Dorchester
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester
Description & Estimates
Public records show Rectory Cottage, Dorchester to be a period freehold house with 1,323 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 477 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester has an estimated sale value of £479,360 and an estimated rental value of £1,476 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Alton Pancras, Dorchester, DT2 lies within the DT2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Rectory Cottage, Dorchester would be worth £503,328, with a potential rental value of £1,550 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £445,805, with a rental value of £1,373 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 Rectory Cottage, Dorchester has fallen by £6,903 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £57 (3.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.7%.
Plot Size
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester occupies a 477 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 22 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Jun 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Rectory Cottage, Dorchester last changed hands on 17th February 2023, selling for £645,833. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 5.6% since February 2023.
- Sold Feb 2023£645,833
- Sold May 2018£465,000
- Sold Sep 2007£425,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 6.7 kilometres of Rectory Cottage, Dorchester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1 Fair View, Dorchester, DT2 7RT, a freehold house, sold at £460,000 on the 6th February 2026.
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 Rectory Cottage, Dorchester as the 49th largest and the 40th most expensive of the 69 addresses on Alton Pancras, Dorchester, DT2.
Against the DT2 postcode district average, it is £62k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 2.4kmBuckland Newton Church of England Primary School
- 3.7kmPiddle Valley Church of England First School
- 3.9kmCerne Abbas CofE VC First School
- 12.1kmDorset Studio School
- 13.2kmThe Thomas Hardye School
- 14.9kmSturminster Newton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Maiden Newton station is the nearest stop to Rectory Cottage, Dorchester at 11.1 kilometres away.
- 11.1kmMaiden Newton
- 11.2kmChetnole
- 12.8kmDorchester West
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.
