2-bedroom house · DT2 9LP
Listing removedListed 81 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
A characterful and well presented two bedroom semi-detached cottage situated in the Dorset village of Winterbourne Abbas.
The property is approached via a charming enclosed front garden, bordered by attractive planting and mature hedging, creating an appealing first impression and a pleasant area to enjoy throughout the seasons.
The accommodation is well arranged and full of character.
The welcoming sitting room is a light and spacious double aspect reception room, centred around an attractive fireplace and benefitting from direct access to the rear garden.
The modern kitchen/dining room is also double aspect, providing ample space for dining and entertaining whilst enjoying views over the rear garden.
An inner rear hall leads from the kitchen and provides access to the garden, together with a useful understairs storage cupboard.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a practical boot room with adjoining cloakroom/WC and internal access to the generous garage/workshop, offering excellent storage, workspace potential or secure parking behind double doors.
On the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from two built-in cupboards and a compact en-suite with shower and wash hand basin.
The second bedroom enjoys an outlook over the attractive front garden. Completing the accommodation is a spacious family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
There is also ample loft space providing the opportunity to create further accommodation space if required sttp. Outside, the property enjoys enclosed walled gardens to both the front and rear.
The front garden is beautifully established with colourful planted borders, whilst the rear garden offers a private and sheltered setting with mature planting, well-stocked borders and a useful workshop/store.
Situation The property is situated within the delightful village of Winterbourne Abbas, five miles west of the historic county town of Dorchester.
The village boasts a parish church, a garage, a first school, and beautiful surrounding countryside walks.
The nearby county town of Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants and public houses.
The catchment schools are highly regarded and very popular and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by.
There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, Weymouth and other coastal towns and villages, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns.
Services & Outgoings All mains services Gas fired central heating Council Tax Band D Directions To navigate accurately use What3Words:// mouths.grudging.fussy Material Information Broadband: Superfast broadband available.
Highest available upload speed - 20 Mbps. Highest Available download speed – 75 Mbps Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone.
For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. Flooding: The property is in an area at a medium from River/Sea flooding.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
FAQ
About School House,, Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset
Explore nearby