Crown Street West, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3FQ
Listed 25 Aug 2026 · Dorchester
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Key features
- Desirable Location
- Well Presented Throughout
- Convenient Local Amenities
About this home
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautifully-presented four-bedroom home is arranged over three floors and situated within the highly desirable development of Poundbury. The property offers versatile and modern accommodation including an open-plan kitchen/reception room, separate utility room, ground-floor WC, first-floor reception room and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. Externally, there is a beautifully presented garden providing rear access via a secure gate to a courtyard, where there is an exclusive right to use an allocated parking space and access to the leasehold garage. The property further benefits from an NHBC warranty and has an EPC rating of B.
Situation - Poundbury is an urban development of the County Town of Dorchester and is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. There is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical Centre, nearby garden centre and the highly regarded Damers First School. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. There are shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market and many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. The catchment schools are highly regarded and doctor’s, dentist surgeries and the Dorset County Hospital are close by. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.
Description - An attractive frontage welcomes you, with a pedestrian path leading to the front of the property, featuring black railings and a part-glazed front door. On entering, the welcoming entrance hall provides access to the ground-floor WC, stairs rising to the upper levels and the open-plan kitchen and dining room. The beautifully presented open-plan space features tiled flooring and a modern fitted kitchen. The heart of the home is equipped with an extensive range of wall and base units, a five-ring gas hob with extractor hood, double oven, larder cupboard, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and one-and-a-half-bowl stainless steel sink with drainer. Ideal for entertaining, the dining area features a stylish partially panelled wall and ample space for furniture. A separate utility room provides further practical space, housing a second stainless steel sink with drainer and a door leading directly out to the rear garden.
Moving upstairs, the first floor houses a useful storage cupboard and a beautifully appointed reception room, designed with a contemporary bespoke media wall, glass display cabinets, integrated shelving, remote-controlled lighting and a desk area. The generous primary bedroom is also located on the first floor and benefits from an en-suite shower room. The second floor comprises three further bedrooms and a spacious and modern family bathroom, fitted with a panel-enclosed bath and separate shower cubicle.
Externally, the home features a beautifully landscaped rear garden, offering a paved seating area, mature flowerbeds and a wooden boardwalk leading to a pergola seating area. There is also an outside tap and external power point. A rear gate provides pedestrian access to a nearby block containing a single leasehold garage, which is fully equipped with an up-and-over door, power and lighting. The property further benefits from the exclusive right to use an allocated parking space.
Agents Notes - There is an annual Manco charge with charges varying between £225 and £315 dependent upon location.
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Please note there is a possible peppercorn rent to the garage freeholder.
Services - Mains electricity and water are connected. Gas fired central heating.
Local Authorities - Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ
The council tax band is E.
Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.
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Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester West Station1.0 mi
- Dorchester South Station1.3 mi
- Upwey Station4.7 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5, 25, Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Flat Leasehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £295,000 |
| 26 Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 1 Jul 2025 | £240,000 |
| 15 Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Terraced Freehold | 21 Mar 2025 | £595,000 |
| 11 Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Terraced Freehold | 20 Mar 2025 | £585,000 |
| Unit 2, 23, Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Other Leasehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £80,000 |
| Unit 1, 23, Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Other Leasehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £80,000 |
| 27 Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Other Leasehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £150,000 |
| 9 Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3FQ | Terraced, new build Freehold | 29 Apr 2024 | £578,000 |
| Flat 5, Charlotte House, 8 - 10, Crown Street West Dorchester DT1 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 3 Apr 2024 | £197,500 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in DT1
Buying costs
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Listed by Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/08/2026.
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