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Horyford Close, Preston, DT3

South West

£400,000

Listed on 06/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1292 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house has generous accommodation, a conservatory and a large wrap-around garden, and is offered with no forward chain. The property is described as requiring renovation, providing scope for a buyer to update the interiors and make changes to suit their needs. The living room, kitchen and sun room each have access to the garden, while the conservatory adds a further reception space with garden views. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, cloakroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and conservatory. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen has fitted units, an integrated oven and hob, and a door to the garden. Outside, the garden includes lawn, gravelled sections, planting beds, a patio and a greenhouse. Driveway parking and an integrated garage with power and lighting complete the property. Local amenities, schools and countryside walks are stated to be within easy reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £400,000, this detached four-bedroom house is priced below the local average at £310/sq ft versus £348, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. The dated carpets, ceiling finishes and colours offer a straightforward scope to refresh the living and bedroom spaces, while the fitted kitchen appears usable and intact. The extensive tiered garden, patio, greenhouse and conservatory add plenty to build on; the visible exterior also appears generally sound. The £8,000–£18,000 renovation range suggests a light project, with the garden needing attention as well as the interior refresh.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated carpets, colours and ceiling finishes in the living and bedroom spaces.
  • Restore the overgrown garden while making use of its patio, established planting areas and greenhouse.
  • Build on the usable fitted kitchen, conservatory and multiple garden access points to enhance the home's indoor-outdoor appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Horyford Close, Preston, DT3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Upwey Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Upwey

  • Weymouth Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Weymouth

  • Dorchester South Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Dorchester

  • Dorchester West Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Dorchester

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,634
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.9% since listed
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
25/09/2026
Current price
£425,000Initial listing
05/09/2026

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