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To rentReduced 29 Oct 2026
£1,400 pcm£323 pw

Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3BN

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
Furnished or unfurnished, landlord is flexiblefurnishing

Listed 21 Sept 2026 · price reduced 29 Oct 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£1,400 pcm
Median 2 bed in DT1£1,295 pcm11 homes listed
Difference+8%above the area median

Key features

  • First Floor Apartment
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Modern fitted Kitchen
  • Allocated Parking
  • Close to the Buttermarket
  • Open Plan Living Space

About this home

Conveniently situated close to the Buttermarket is this well presented two-bedroom, first floor apartment.

The Property - The apartment is situated on the first floor and is accessed via a communal entrance hallway with an intercom entry system.

The open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room boasts dual aspect windows, giving the property an abundance of natural light. The kitchen comprises of a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, fitted electric double oven, gas hob with extractor fan, integrated fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.

The accommodation comprises two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a private en-suite . A family bathroom is also provided, conveniently accessed from both the second bedroom and the hallway.

Both bedrooms feature modern, generously sized wardrobes, along with a double bed frame and mattress.

Room measurements : Sitting room - 25'03 X 11'03 Bedroom one - 10'06 X 10'00 Bedroom two - 10'06 X 09'11

Please note these photos were taken August 2026.

Outside - There is allocated parking for one car and a communal bin storage area to the rear of the property.

Situation - Poundbury is an exciting town on the outskirts of Dorchester built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and features a selection of well thought-out and beautiful houses with unique and charming features.

Amenities include a Waitrose with plenty of parking, the Duchess of Cornwall Inn, a pub and restaurant as well as a variety of boutiques, a veterinary practice, The Poet Laureate public house, opticians, dentist surgeries and doctor's surgery along with a number of specialist boutique shops and the Damers First School. Poundbury has been designed with green space in mind with walking routes linking to a network of footpaths to the surrounding countryside.

The property is well situated near the Buttermarket with two café’s, Buttermarket Stores & Post Office, hairdressers, gift shops and electric car charging points.

Directions - Use what3words.com to navigate to the exact spot. Search using: compiled.spoils.initiates

Services - Mains drainage & electricity. Gas central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Dorset Council, tax band C -

MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE

Limited. For further information please go to Ofcom website.

Material Information - Rent: - £1,400 per calendar month / £323.00 per week Holding Deposit - £323.00 Security Deposit - £1,615.00 Council Tax Band – C (Dorset Council - ) EPC – B

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
C
Furnishing
Furnished or unfurnished, landlord is flexible
Available from
Now
Deposit
£1,615
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
Yes

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station1.1 mi
  • Dorchester South Station1.4 mi
  • Upwey Station4.4 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in DT1 over the last 12 months: flat £178k · terraced £300k · detached £530k · semi-detached £360k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
174 Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3AH
Terraced
Freehold
11 Aug 2026£490,000
187 Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3AH
Terraced
Freehold
9 Apr 2026£365,000
Flat 6, Mansell House, Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3TS
Flat
Leasehold
24 Feb 2026£276,000
Flat 9, Mansell House, Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3TS
Flat
Leasehold
23 Jan 2026£175,000
6 Jubilee Court, Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3AD
Flat
Leasehold
12 Dec 2025£187,000
Flat 2, 184, Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3BN
Flat
Leasehold
24 Nov 2025£178,000
2 Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 1RR
Semi-detached
Freehold
6 Oct 2025£290,000
7 St Martins Place, Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 2FB
Flat
Leasehold
22 Aug 2025£149,000
161 Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 2NH
Semi-detached
Leasehold
27 Jun 2025£290,000
191 Bridport Road
Dorchester DT1 3AH
Terraced
Leasehold
16 Dec 2024£150,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DT1

Renting costs

Typical income needed£42,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£323one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,615five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 29/10/2026.

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Agent disclaimer

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