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Stanstead Road, Maiden Newton, Dorchester

South West

£240,000

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow
Area
689 sqft

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house is located in the desirable village of Maiden Newton, surrounded by stunning countryside. The property features spacious and adaptable living spaces, complemented by front and rear gardens, driveway parking, and a single garage. While it requires modernisation, this presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers to tailor the home to their preferences in a picturesque rural setting. The welcoming hallway provides access to all areas of the house, including useful built-in storage and an airing cupboard. Both bedrooms are generously sized and benefit from natural light. The reception room is versatile, offering ample space for living and dining, with a large bay window overlooking the rear garden. The family shower room includes a fitted shower cubicle, WC, and wash hand basin with vanity storage. Outside, the low-maintenance front garden is mainly laid to patio slabs and stone, while the three-tiered rear garden features a lawned area with a summer house and garden shed. This property offers a unique chance to create a personal sanctuary in a lovely village setting.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Maiden Newton presents a spacious canvas for renovation enthusiasts. Although the property is currently dated and requires extensive modernization throughout, it offers a solid opportunity to create a home tailored to personal tastes in a desirable rural setting. The generous living areas, well-proportioned bedrooms, and good external space, including a tiered garden, all hold potential for improvement and value addition.

While the asking price of £240,000 is only slightly above the local average at £348/sqf, the overall economics of the project are a concern. When considering the estimated renovation costs of £40,000 to £80,000, the all-in costs may stretch beyond current local benchmarks for similar properties, leaving a margin that could be challenging. Buyers should be prepared for the financial implications of this medium-scale project, especially in light of the need for significant improvements across the home.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious living areas allow for creative redesign and modernisation.
  • Well-maintained tiered garden offers landscaping potential.
  • Opportunity to create a personalised home in a sought-after rural location.

Key risks

  • All-in costs may exceed local benchmarks for similar properties, impacting potential return on investment.

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Stanstead Road, Maiden Newton, Dorchester
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£907
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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