DOMVS estate agency in Puddletown has been selling and letting homes since 2005 via its nearby Dorchester office, on South Street. DOMVS has a good selection of property to buy in Puddletown, as well as property to rent in Puddletown and provides a choice of three easy ways to get a free valuation for either selling or letting your property.
House prices in Puddletown have an overall average of £306,700 over the last year.
The majority of properties sold in Puddletown during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £340,499. Terraced properties sold for an average of £269,250, with detached properties fetching £397,500.
Overall, the historical sold prices in Puddletown over the last year were 8% down on the previous year and 29% down on the 2021 peak of £431,348.
Source: Rightmove. Last updated 05/25
On the banks of the River Piddle, just over four miles from Dorchester, the large village of Puddletown was originally known, more logically, as ‘Piddletown’ and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Due to the connotation later associated with the word ‘piddle’, the name of the village was officially changed to Puddletown by the local council – supposedly rather begrudgingly – in the late 1950s.
Like many places in Dorset, Puddletown served as inspiration for Thomas Hardy; it is the village on which ‘Weatherbury’ was based in his novel ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’. Human activity around Puddletown is evidenced long before Hardy’s time, by 30 prehistoric long barrows, later Celtic strip lynchets and early 17th Century water meadows. Within the village itself are no less than 56 buildings listed by Historic England as being of historic or architectural interest, including the Grade I listed Waterston Manor and Church of St Mary.
Today, Puddletown is a popular, well-equipped village offering a real sense of community. Amenities include first and middle schools, a highly-regarded public house, a local store/post office, village hall, recreation ground, community library, doctors and veterinary surgeries and even an antiquarian bookshop. On the outskirts of the village, Athelhampton House and Gardens, one of England’s finest Tudor manors, is not to be missed, and expansive Puddletown Forest provides endless outdoor escapism opportunities for mountain bikers, dog-walkers and families alike.
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Shireen’s passion for property, combined with her client-first approach, has been the foundation of her successful career. Known for her integrity, professionalism and commitment to achieving the best outcome for her clients, she takes great pride in guiding people through every stage of their property journey.
With a lifelong connection to the rural property world and an established career in lettings and property management, Katie helps landlords navigate the responsibilities of property ownership with confidence. Her approachable nature and attention to detail help ensure every tenancy is managed with care, professionalism and efficiency.
With a tenacious and proactive approach, Marcus plays a vital role in guiding sales through to completion. Working closely with buyers, sellers, solicitors and agents, he helps keep transactions moving while resolving issues along the way, giving every sale the best possible chance of success.