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New Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22

South East

£600,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1526 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached four-bedroom house, with an additional ground-floor reception room that could serve as a fifth bedroom, sits on a plot described as approximately 0.2 acres. The existing accommodation includes a kitchen and dining area with garden access, a living room with a bay window and log burner, a guest WC, and a first-floor bathroom. The property is offered with no onward chain and has off-road parking and a single garage. The rear garden is described as south-east facing, with a terrace, lawn, planted borders, a greenhouse, vegetable-growing area and an insulated summerhouse. The listing also notes that planning permission was previously approved for a two-storey side extension and a rear extension. The current status and scope of any permission should be checked, and any proposed changes would require planning and building-control verification. Ferndown town centre and the championship golf course are within walking distance, according to the listing. Bus services connect with Poole, Wimborne and Bournemouth, while the A31 provides road access towards Southampton and London.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout is the south-east-facing plot: an established garden with a summerhouse, growing beds, garage and generous parking gives this detached home plenty to enjoy as it is, with scope to refresh the traditional living and bedroom décor. The kitchen and bathroom look maintained, so the visible work is more about updating finishes than taking on a major refurbishment. Previous permission for side and rear extensions is mentioned, though its current status and feasibility would need checking.

At £600,000, the asking price is slightly above the local average at £393 per sq ft versus £389, so price is not a particular advantage. The 56/100 D grade reflects that limited value position and a modest margin against the local average, despite strong fundamentals and a light project.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional wallpaper, colours and finishes in the living areas and bedrooms.
  • Make the most of the south-east-facing garden, including its summerhouse, growing beds and established planting.
  • Explore the previously approved side and rear extension plans, subject to confirming their current status and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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New Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22
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£2,267
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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