The Cottage, Sherborne
The Cottage, Sherborne
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Cottage, Sherborne to be a period freehold house with 1,216 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 501 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
The Cottage, Sherborne has an estimated sale value of £373,350 and an estimated rental value of £1,441 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Longburton, Sherborne, DT9 lies within the DT9 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Cottage, Sherborne has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Cottage, Sherborne would be worth £392,017, with a potential rental value of £1,513 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £347,215, with a rental value of £1,340 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 The Cottage, Sherborne has decreased by £7,775 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £61 (4.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.6%.
Plot Size
The Cottage, Sherborne occupies a 501 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 23 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 11th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Cottage, Sherborne has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Mar 2025.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
The Cottage, Sherborne last changed hands on 24th October 2025, selling for £332,500. 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 dropped by 5.4% since October 2025.
- Sold Oct 2025£332,500
- Sold Jul 2017£295,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 4.8 kilometres of The Cottage, Sherborne across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Spring Cottage, Sherborne, DT9 5PH, a freehold house, sold at £340,000 on the 2nd March 2018.
Read more about house prices in DT9.
•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 The Cottage, Sherborne as the 75th largest and the 85th most expensive of the 174 addresses on Longburton, Sherborne, DT9.
Against the DT9 postcode district average, it is £1k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 4.5kmAll Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- 4.5kmSherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
- 4.9kmThornford CofE Primary School
- 6.2kmThe Gryphon School
- 10.6kmBuckler's Mead School
- 11.8kmWestfield Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Sherborne station is the nearest stop to The Cottage, Sherborne at 4.5 kilometres away.
- 4.5kmSherborne
- 5.4kmYetminster
- 5.8kmThornford
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
