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Beech Tree Close, Cattistock, Dorchester

South West

£375,000

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1507 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered with no forward chain, this detached three-bedroom bungalow in Cattistock is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is presented as a renovation opportunity. The accommodation includes a spacious reception room, a well-sized kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a conservatory and a balcony, with storage throughout. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite, while the main bathroom includes a bath and separate shower cubicle. The reception room has a fireplace and access to both the balcony and conservatory. The kitchen has a triple aspect and a door to a porch with access to the garage. Outside, the wraparound rear garden includes lawn, mature trees and shrubs, a shed and a patio, with countryside views. A double garage and driveway provide parking. Cattistock has a village shop and post office, pub, village hall and sports facilities. Dorchester, Bridport and Yeovil are within reach, and Maiden Newton provides a primary school and rail connections. Mains electricity and water are connected, heating is oil-fired, and the property has leasehold solar panels. The EPC rating is D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £375,000, this detached bungalow is asking £249 per sq ft against a local average of £345 — a substantial discount that makes it an attractive opportunity to acquire. The light refurbishment is mainly cosmetic: dated finishes across the interior, older kitchen and bathroom fittings, and an overgrown garden offer scope to refresh the home without the photos showing obvious major damage. The spacious reception room, conservatory, double garage and countryside outlook give the project plenty to build on.

The numbers are encouraging: the stated purchase price plus the £7,500–£17,000 renovation range gives an indicative total of £382,500–£392,000 before fees and taxes. The engine’s midpoint comparison is £387,250 against an implied current local-average value of £520,367; that is a comparison with the local average, not a renovated valuation. The village setting within the AONB and the generous outdoor space add to the appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration and older flooring across the visible interior while retaining the generally intact rooms.
  • Modernise the fitted kitchen and bathroom to give the home a more contemporary finish.
  • Clear and rework the overgrown garden and patio to make more of the expansive space and countryside outlook.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Beech Tree Close, Cattistock, Dorchester
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,417
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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