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Forge Cottage, Chard Road, Drimpton, Beaminster, DT8 3RF
This 129 square metre property in Drimpton, Beaminster, Beaminster carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £375,000 in January 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
129 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromE42toD61
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof
GoodVery Good
Roof insulation improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£473,000
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Transaction history
+282.7%(24y)
£375,000Latest
Jan 2021£98,000
Nov 1996Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in DT8 3RF
Wellside Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Oct 2023
£360,000
34 Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Aug 2023
£510,000
Draema Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Oct 2022
£535,000
22 Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Dec 2018
£325,000
36 Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Feb 2018
£364,650
28 Chard Road Drimpton Beaminster DT8 3RF
Dec 2015
£256,000
1 / 4
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Chard Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 19 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,907/£2,291 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 77% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/15 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 15% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
61 (D)/49 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 84% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
129 m²/144 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.3 t/year/8.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 68% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
1 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
Lowest among similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Drimpton, Beaminster
This property is located in Drimpton, a village in the English county of Dorset. The surrounding area is characterised by countryside landscapes and proximity to the nearby towns of Beaminster and Crewkerne.
Drimpton is a village in Dorset, England. It lies within the civil parish of Broadwindsor. The village is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Beaminster and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Crewkerne in Somerset. This positioning places Drimpton within a rural setting in Dorset, close to the boundary with Somerset. Residents benefit from the village’s small-community feel while remaining within reasonable distance of larger market towns such as Beaminster and Crewkerne. The locality’s character is that of a traditional English village, offering a quiet and pastoral environment for living or visiting.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
6 months of data for Beaminster
Total Crimes
9
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual4(44%)
Burglary2(22%)
Vehicle Crime2(22%)
Public Order1(11%)
Recent Incidents
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Bridport Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Trusthams
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Hogshill Street
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Hogshill Street
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Hogshill Street
Burglary
Sept 2025On or near Waterpot Hill
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Transport Links
10 within 3kmRoyal Oak
Bus Stop240m
3 mins
Royal Oak
Bus Stop245m
3 mins
The Old Barn
Bus Stop323m
4 mins
Netherhay Lane
Bus Stop465m
6 mins
Blue Boy Inn
Bus Stop1.8km
22 mins
Wood Lane
Bus Stop2.2km
26 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
Nearby Property Businesses
Local professionals serving this area
Map
10 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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