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Blandford

South West

£325,000

Listed on 24/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Blandford has a sitting room with an open fireplace, two front-facing bay windows and high ceilings. The kitchen has room for a breakfast table and includes a large pantry. A separate dining room could also be used as a third double bedroom, while the principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes. The shower room includes a built-in airing cupboard. The property has a mature garden with lawn, planted borders and a timber potting shed. A tarmac driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage with light, power and a UPVC side door. There is access along both sides of the bungalow, and a side gate opens onto Queens Road. The home is offered with no onward chain and is described as a blank canvas, with further loft accommodation subject to planning permission and building regulations. Blandford Forum offers shops, cafés, restaurants, a weekly market, healthcare services and supermarkets, with a bus stop a short walk away. Stour Meadows and the North Dorset Trailway provide nearby walking and cycling routes. Poole, Bournemouth and Dorchester are accessible from the town. The property is freehold, has mains services and gas central heating, and is in Council Tax Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Hilltop has the makings of a characterful, manageable project: high ceilings, bay windows, an open fireplace and a mature garden give this detached bungalow plenty to build on. The interiors look usable but dated, with older finishes and flooring offering scope for a cosmetic refresh; the kitchen is functional, with room for a table and useful pantry storage. The dining room could also serve as a third bedroom, subject to the buyer’s needs, while the driveway and detached garage add practical appeal.

At 55/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy. The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the £5,000–£15,000 renovation range points to a light project, but the available figures do not establish the finished-value case. Its sought-after-road setting, garden and period features still make it an appealing blank canvas for someone wanting to put their mark on a home.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interior finishes and flooring as a relatively light, manageable project.
  • Make the most of the high ceilings, bay windows and open fireplace to bring out the bungalow’s character.
  • Consider using the dining room as a third bedroom; the listing also mentions possible loft accommodation, subject to planning permission and building regulations.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-3.0% since listed
£325,000£10,000(-3.0%)
17/10/2026
Current price
£335,000Initial listing
25/09/2026

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