The Close, Portman Road, Pimperne, Blandford, DT11
South West
£170,000Guide Price
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
876 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom semi-detached house has a large sitting room running through the depth of the ground floor, with sliding doors to a conservatory. The fitted kitchen includes wall and base cabinets, a pantry and additional storage, with a separate utility area and ground-floor WC. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Gas central heating is stated, and the property has an EPC rating of C and council tax band C.
Outside, the garden includes lawn and patio areas and has gated access to the road below. The listing describes the house as an opportunity for a buyer to update and personalise. The sale is by modern online auction, with a reservation fee payable in addition to the purchase price; buyers should review the auction terms and legal pack before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £170,000, this two-bedroom semi is priced well below the local £/sqf average, giving buyers a strong entry point for a value-add project. The dated finishes create scope to modernise the kitchen and bathroom, refresh the marked carpets and redecorate, while the spacious through sitting room, conservatory and usable lawn-and-patio garden give the home a solid base. The asking price and renovation economics support a good overall opportunity, though the conservatory’s fabric roof and condition warrant a closer look.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom to create a more contemporary feel.
- Refresh the marked carpets and dated wall finishes across the hall and bedrooms.
- Make the most of the spacious through sitting room, conservatory and lawn-and-patio garden.
Key risks
- The conservatory’s fabric roof covering and overall condition need closer inspection.
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