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2 bed house for sale Marksmead, Drimpton, DT8

Asking price

£260,000

Added on 27/09/2026

Type: Terraced
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £278 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

No Onward Chain
Terraced Modern Cottage
Two Bedrooms
Enclosed Garden
Garage and Secure Parking Space

About this property

Nestled on the edge of the highly desirable village of Drimpton, in the heart of the beautiful West Dorset countryside, this charming two-bedroom terraced home offers an enviable combination of village tranquillity and modern convenience. Enjoying a peaceful setting with attractive rural surroundings, the property provides well-balanced accommodation throughout and is ideally suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, or those seeking a countryside retreat. Drimpton is a thriving village community with a popular village pub, village hall, and access to an abundance of scenic walking routes and countryside pursuits.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,707
Band B

£1,992
Band C

£2,276
Band D

£2,561
Band E

£3,130
Band F

£3,699
Band G

£4,268
Band H

£5,121

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Somerset, 2026/27 bills run from £1,707 a year in band A to £5,121 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Somerset, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home

£278 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£338 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£228 / sq ft

£278 / sq ft

£446 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£278 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in DT8 (£228–£446, 10th–90th percentile, 158 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 158 homes sold in DT8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in DT8 →

Location

Marksmead, Drimpton, DT8

In the Dorset National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £260,000

£130k £390k

Deposit10% £26,000

£0 £260k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £234,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £52,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
3, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Jun 2026	1,087 sq ft £377/sq ft	1,087 sq ft	£377	£410,000
Foxglove Cottage, 19, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Mar 2026	980 sq ft £332/sq ft	980 sq ft	£332	£325,000
Farriers Cottage, 4, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Jun 2025	1,249 sq ft £390/sq ft	1,249 sq ft	£390	£487,000
Dunnings, 2, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Sept 2023	1,851 sq ft £319/sq ft	1,851 sq ft	£319	£590,000
3, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Feb 2022	1,087 sq ft £336/sq ft	1,087 sq ft	£336	£365,000
Alder House, 12, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Mar 2021	1,733 sq ft £254/sq ft	1,733 sq ft	£254	£440,000
6, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Feb 2021	1,141 sq ft £302/sq ft	1,141 sq ft	£302	£345,000
15, Marksmead Detached	Detached	Nov 2019	1,518 sq ft £229/sq ft	1,518 sq ft	£229	£347,500