Edmondsham
South East
£500,000
Listed on 09/10/2026
Listed on 09/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
1336 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered through an informal tender, this four-bedroom detached period house in Edmondsham is presented for comprehensive modernisation and remodelling. The accommodation includes two reception rooms and a kitchen, with scope to reconsider the existing layout. The property is set within private grounds and the listing describes the rear garden as a mix of paving, lawn, trees, shrubs and hedge borders.
A separate former cart house stands near the front of the property and is described as suitable for use as an office or workshop. Conversion to an annexe or short-stay accommodation may be possible, subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. Off-road parking is available for several vehicles. The house has oil-fired central heating and private drainage; the listing advises checking the drainage arrangements against the relevant requirements. Edmondsham is close to Verwood, with Cranborne and Wimborne also within driving distance.
WHOTS analysis
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47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £500,000, this detached period house is priced below the local average per square foot, giving a project buyer a comparatively attractive point of entry. The character, mature private grounds and separate former cart house make it a distinctive canvas: the house can be remodelled and reinstated, while the cart house may offer further potential subject to planning and other consents. The garden already has an established lawn, trees and hedging, with some scope for clearance and maintenance.
The photos show a substantial job rather than a cosmetic refresh: several interior areas are stripped back, with exposed brickwork, incomplete floors and exposed roof structure, and the kitchen is not ready for normal use. The £90,000–£160,000 renovation range is a significant part of the project, and purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local-value benchmarks. Roof and window condition cannot be confirmed from the images, so those will need checking.
Key opportunities
- Reinstate and remodel the partly opened-up interior to create a finished home suited to the buyer’s layout and style.
- Acquire the detached house below the local average £/sqf, with mature grounds offering an established garden setting.
- Explore the separate former cart house as an office, workshop or possible annexe, subject to planning and other consents.
Key risks
- Exposed structure, incomplete floors and debris across several photographed areas, including upper rooms, make this a substantial reinstatement programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; the £90,000–£160,000 works range needs careful budgeting.
- Purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local-value benchmarks, leaving limited apparent headroom before fees and other buying costs.
- Roof and window condition cannot be confirmed from the photos; some window openings appear covered, so these require inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Branksome Rail Station
11.8 miles
Train · Branksome Park
Bournemouth Rail Station
11.8 miles
Train · Bournemouth
Pokesdown Rail Station
11.9 miles
Train · Pokesdown
Christchurch Rail Station
12.0 miles
Train · Christchurch
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