Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jun 2025 £795,000 4.9% 2.3%
Jan 1999 £225,000 na na
Internal area
156 square metres (1,679 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,096 per square metre (£473 per square foot) in Jun 2025. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,077 per square metre (£472 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jun 2025 £795,000 £5,096 £791,956 £5,077
Jan 1999 £225,000 £1,442 £921,552 £5,907

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 156 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £791,956. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Motcombe are now selling for between £3,320 and £5,060 per square metre (£308 and £470 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 156 m², this implies a valuation between £518,000 and £789,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
664 square metres (7,147 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2025 PL/2024/09902
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Yew Tree Cottage, Barkers Hill, Semley, Shaftesbury,
Description:
Two storey extension to form additional living space and additional bedroom

Planning ref:
September 2011 S/2011/1076
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
Yew Tree Cottage, Barkers Hill, Semley, Shaftesbury,
Description:
Two storey extension

Planning ref:
November 2002 S/2002/1959
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
YEW TREE COTTAGE, BARKERS HILL, SEMLEY, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET
Description:
FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY
EPC Inspections
Summary:
26 February 2025 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
156 sqm (1,679 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), ceiling insulated. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.

Summary:
08 May 2012 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
139 sqm (1,496 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), thatched. Heating: Boiler and radiators, oil.