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3 bed house for sale Maunsell Avenue, Preston, DT3

Asking price
£465,000
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Added on 16/09/2026

Type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Size
£408 per sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
EPC Energy rating band C 71 potential B

Key features

  • Immaculate Detached House
  • Some Countryside Views
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Garage & Driveway
  • Cul De Sac
  • Spacious Modern Kitchen
  • Attractive Gardens
  • Preston

About this property

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Preston area, this immaculate three-bedroom detached home offers flexible living space and countryside views. Featuring a modern kitchen/diner, two reception rooms, garage, and driveway, it is ideal for those seeking comfort, space, and convenience.

A welcoming porch leads into a spacious hallway with a striking glass staircase and under-stairs storage. The bright dual-aspect lounge provides a relaxing living space, while a second reception room offers flexibility as a snug, dining room, or home office. The well-appointed kitchen/diner includes modern units, integrated appliances, and space for additional white goods, complemented by a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The two main bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes, with the front bedroom enjoying countryside views. The third bedroom is ideal as a nursery, study, or single bedroom.

Floorplan

Energy performance

Energy rating band C 71
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
Potential rating: 85 B
69-80
C
Current rating: 71 C
55-68
D
39-54
E
21-38
F
1-20
G

This home is rated band C, scoring 71 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band B (85) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Ask agent
Per year
  • Band A
    £1,843
  • Band B
    £2,151
  • Band C
    £2,458
  • Band D
    £2,765
  • Band E
    £3,379
  • Band F
    £3,994
  • Band G
    £4,608
  • Band H
    £5,530

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Dorset, 2026/27 bills run from £1,843 a year in band A to £5,530 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Dorset, 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 (approx.)
£408 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£352 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
Lowest
This home
Highest

About £408 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in DT3 (£256–£438, 10th–90th percentile, 826 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 826 homes sold in DT3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price and a floor area matched from the EPC register, so it is approximate. All sold £/sq ft in DT3 →

Location

Maunsell Avenue, Preston, DT3

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

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £465,000
£232k £698k
Deposit10% £47,000
£0 £465k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years

A £418,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £93,000 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.

AddressSoldSizePrice
12, Maunsell Avenue DetachedOct 2025904 sq ft £426/sq ft£385,000
16, Maunsell Avenue DetachedSept 20201,313 sq ft £327/sq ft£430,000
6, Maunsell Avenue Semi-detachedDec 2019721 sq ft £333/sq ft£240,000
17, Maunsell Avenue Semi-detachedNov 20181,141 sq ft £314/sq ft£358,000
4, Maunsell Avenue Semi-detachedOct 2018710 sq ft £401/sq ft£285,000
4, Maunsell Avenue Semi-detachedJun 2018710 sq ft £317/sq ft£225,500
26, Maunsell Avenue DetachedDec 20162,486 sq ft £201/sq ft£500,000
30, Maunsell Avenue Semi-detachedDec 20161,087 sq ft £283/sq ft£308,000

All sold prices in Weymouth →

Area insights

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