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Transaction history

Listing history

For Sale
Feb 22, 2014
£440,000
For Sale
Jun 24, 2015
£440,000

Property Description

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Our analysis

Welcome to 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum, a cozy and compact detached type home with 3 bed in the DT11 8HU area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.

This classic property was built The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price - with a market valuation of £552,500 and a rental potential of £3,591 per month, , it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.

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Additional analysis

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" A superior well proportioned detached bungalow occupying a slightly elevated location within this exclusive cul-de-sac.

* Entrance Hall * Lounge * Split Level Dining Room * Conservatory * Kitchen * Rear Hall * Utility Room * Master Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room * 2 Further Bedrooms * Shower Room * Family Bathroom * Integral Double Garage * Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool * Garden *

LOCATION

Child Okeford is avillage set under Hambledon Hill between Blandford Forum and SturminsterNewton.  Local amenities include 2General Stores, Sub post office, 2 Public Houses, Parish Church.  Doctor's surgery and Primary School.  Larger centres of Poole, 20 miles,Bournemouth, 27 miles and Shaftesbury, 8 miles distant.

DIRECTIONS

Leave Blandford on the A350 towards Shaftesbury, proceed through the village of Stourpaine, take the first turning on the left signposted Child Okeford, on entering the village proceed through the village centre passing the pub and village shop on your left, follow the road down a short distance and you will see Portman Drive on the right, on entering the cul-de-sac take the second right and No.12 can be found in front of you.



DESCRIPTION

The property, built circa 1990 is in the agents opinion a great example of a bungalow in this area forming part of this exclusive cul-de-sac comprising a mix of bungalows and houses all built to the same style having stone built elevations with reconstituted stone sills and slate roofs. The present vendor has greatly improved the property which also benefits from a heated outdoor Swimming Pool which is maintained to a high standard.

Features include:

Architectural aluminium double glazed windows
Electric Night Storage Heating
White Bathroom Suites
Oak Kitchen with Built-in Appliances 
Heated Swimming Pool
Moulded Skirting and Architrave
Vaulted Ceiling to Dining Room and Lounge
Coved and Artex Ceilings
Includes all Fitted Carpets
Attractively Landscaped Gardens
Integral Double Garage with Further Store Room Beyond

Solid door with glazed panel adjacent to:

ENTRANCE HALL 

With cloaks cupboard, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, night storage heater, telephone point.

LOUNGE  22'1 x 12'4 (6.73m x 3.76m)

With feature vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and wood burner set in stone surrounds with matching hearth and mantel, 2 windows to front aspect and patio doors to outside. Feature arch through to dining room, 2 night storage heaters, TV point, telephone point. Steps down to:

SPLIT LEVEL DINING ROOM  11'8 x 9'1 (3.56m x 2.77m)

With vaulted ceiling with exposed beam. Patios doors to:

CONSERVATORY  14'9 x 9'3 (4.5m x 2.82m)

Being UPVC double glazed on a stone plinth with double glazed vaulted roof with opening light, 2 sets of French doors to outside, slate tiled flooring, light and power.

KITCHEN  15'6 max x 11'8 (4.72m max x 3.56m)

Offering double aspect. Range of oak base and wall units providing cupboard and drawer storage including integral fridge freezer with matching doors, 1 base units screens LG fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, Range Master Classic 110 stove with 6 hotplates ceramic , 2 ovens, grill and warming drawer. Curved worksurfaces with complimentary tiled splashbacks, stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink inset with mixer tap, complimentary tiled flooring, night storage heater. Glazed door to:

REAR HALL

With obscure glazed door to outside. Double cupboard. Square arch to:

UTILITY ROOM  7'7 x 5'5 (2.31m x 1.65m)

With complimentary tiled flooring matching kitchen and rear hall. Range of light oak fronted base and wall units providing cupboard storage with worktop above and stainless steel single drainer sink inset with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and space adjacent for tumble dryer. Access to roof space, Electric heater. Window to side aspect.

BEDROOM 1  22'1 x 12' (6.73m x 3.66m)

With double aspect. 2 sets of double wardrobes with full length mirrored sliding doors, further double wardrobe with matching doors, electric convector heater and night storage heater, TV point, access to roof space.

FULLY TILED EN-SUITE SHOWER/WETROOM

White coloured suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle including floor housing Mira shower, Heritage Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, light shaver socket, obscure glazed window to side aspect, chrome ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM 2  17'2 x 12'2 (5.23m x 3.71m)

Offering double aspect with large obscure glazed panel window to front. Electric convector heater, TV point.

FULLY TILED SHOWER ROOM 

Including flooring. Oversized shower enclosure housing Mira shower, Heritage Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC, electric heated towel rail, small window to side aspect and extractor fan, light shaver socket.

BEDROOM 3  9' x 7'3 (2.74m x 2.21m)

Window to front aspect. Built-in cupboard, wall mounted electric heater.

FAMILY BATHROOM 

White coloured suite comprising timber panelled bath with mixer tap, Heritage Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, generous tiled splashbacks with full tiling around bath and tiled flooring, shaver light, wall mounted electric heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Tarmacadam drive with parking for 2 vehicles leads to the INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE measuring 17'6 x 17'2 (5.33m x 5.23m) with electric roller shutter door, light and power with doorway through to the USEFUL STORE measuring 12'2 x 11'4 (3.71m x 3.45m) with light. Large front garden attractively landscaped comprising shingle stone borders with substantial stone rockery incorporating mature conifers and shrubs with feature paved path and steps with wrought iron handrail extending up to the bungalow with established climber to front elevation. Gate adjacent leads to rear garden. Further side area of garden adjacent to the right hand of the garage laid to tree bark with established trees, lawn and shrubs with raised paved area with wrought iron railing overlooking same which is adjacent to the rear hallway door. The fully enclosed rear garden is one of the undoubted features of the property having been attractively landscaped, predominantly comprising an extensive lawn bounded by hedged boundaries, well stocked flower shrub beds and borders with paved path adjacent to bungalow with paved area housing substantial shed with light and power, further shed and to the raised top corner of the garden is a further patio with twin Barbecue station, Summer House with light and power. Stone walling and steps leading down to extensive paved terrace housing the heated OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL again bounded by established hedging giving and excellent degree of privacy with pool chemical store shed adjacent and pool plant with filtration system adjacent to bungalow.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "

Property Data

Data point Compared to road
Tax band F
1,010 sqm plot

Estimated running costs

Running cost(monthly) Cost Opportunity
Mortgage £2,514 Try Mortgage Tracker
Energy ££600 Try Energy Switcher
Water £50 Water meter checkup
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Schools and stations

Nearby Schools
Bryanston School
0.4mi
The Blandford School
0.5mi
Milldown CofE Academy
0.6mi
The Forum Centre
0.7mi
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
1.1mi
Nearby Stations
Holton Heath Station
11.3mi
Hamworthy Station
11.8mi
Wareham Station
12.0mi
Moreton (Dorset) Station
12.5mi
Wool Station
12.5mi

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Renovation improvements

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New Kitchen
This could increase your home value by £15,000
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New Bathroom
This could increase your home value by £5,000
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Air Conditioning
This could increase your home value by £7,000

Cost improvements

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Strengths

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Strength: High plot size
A large plot with plenty of room
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Strength: Freehold ownership
This property has the support and stability of full freehold ownership.
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Strength: Good price per square metres
The most similar local properties have a comparable price per square metre.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. How much is 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum worth?

    12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum is now worth £552,500 according to our Mouseprice AVM.

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  2. What is the rental value of 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum?

    The current rental valuation for this property is £3,591 per month, within a price range of £3,232 and £3,950.

  3. How many bedrooms does 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum have?

    This property has 3 bedrooms. Search for nearby properties with 3 bedrooms - for sale and to rent.

  4. What are the nearest schools and stations to 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum?

    Nearby schools in include Bryanston School, The Blandford School, Milldown CofE Academy, The Forum Centre, Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

    Nearby stations in include Holton Heath Station, Hamworthy Station, Wareham Station, Moreton (Dorset) Station, Wool Station.

  5. What type of property is 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum

    This is a Detached property. There are 21 other Detached properties on PORTMAN DRIVE, and 26 in total.

  6. When was 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum built? How old is 12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum?

    12 Portman Drive, Blandford Forum was was built between .

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