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Bright sitting rom
For saleReduced 8 Oct 2026
£155,000Guide price

Fourgates Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NL

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 23 Sept 2026 · price reduced 8 Oct 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£155,000
Median 2 bed in DT1£265k128 homes listed · £385 per sq ft
Difference-42%below the area median

Key features

  • Generous living area
  • Leafy outlook
  • Convenient location
  • Garage in a block
  • Communal gardens
  • Good decorative order
  • Gas central heating & double glazing
  • No chain

About this home

A spacious first floor apartment with 2 double bedrooms, open plan living areas and garage, located in Dorchester town.

The Property - Fourgates Road is conveniently positioned, with easy access to the town centre, local schools, Dorchester Hospital and the nearby Poundbury development. The property is situated on the first floor and enjoys a light and airy feel throughout.

A private entrance leads into the internal entrance hall, which benefits from a useful cloaks cupboard and provides access to the main hallway, with doors leading to all rooms.

The spacious sitting room features a large, sunny window overlooking a leafy aspect to the front, along with a generous built-in storage cupboard. The fitted kitchen is both practical and well designed, with a breakfast bar providing space for three or four stools. It is equipped with a gas hob and eye-level electric oven, with space for a fridge, freezer and washing machine. A large larder cupboard, with additional room for a further kitchen appliance, provides excellent storage.

Both double bedrooms are positioned to the rear of the apartment and benefit from built-in wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled family bathroom with a bathtub with shower over.

Outside - The property benefits from well maintained communal gardens which surround the main building. A single garage can be found to the rear of the property in a block, with up and over door.

Situation - Dorchester is a thriving county town offering an excellent range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities. The popular Brewery Square development provides a vibrant destination with restaurants, cafés, a cinema and a selection of independent and national retailers, while the town also benefits from a variety of sports and recreational facilities.

The property is well placed for a number of reputable schools and Dorset County Hospital, with Dorchester South and Dorchester West railway stations providing mainline services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively. A Tesco superstore on the outskirts of Dorchester is also within easy reach.

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Services - All main services are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.

Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Council Tax Band: B (Dorset Council - )

Lease Details - Leasehold: 999 years from 14th June 1984 (956 years remaining). Service Charge: £2,040 per annum (£170 per month), payable to and managed by Coco Property. Ground rent: £10 per annum.

Material Information - Photographs were taken in September 2026. Asbestos containing material is found in the boxing around soil pipes and electrical risers situated in a cupboard in the living room and the main bedroom. Vendor has advised that there is a tumble dryer available for residents use in adjacent block.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
956 years left
Ground rent
£10 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£2,040 per year
Parking
Garage en bloc
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan (NC)

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station0.4 mi
  • Dorchester South Station0.7 mi
  • Upwey Station4.5 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
48 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Flat
Leasehold
18 Sept 2026£160,000
10 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Terraced
Freehold
18 Jun 2026£275,000
27 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Terraced
Freehold
30 Jan 2026£322,000
2 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Semi-detached
Freehold
18 Dec 2025£285,000
7 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Semi-detached
Freehold
31 Oct 2025£350,000
50 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Flat
Leasehold
10 Oct 2025£168,000
9 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Semi-detached
Freehold
15 Sept 2025£360,000
1 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Feb 2025£340,000
18 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Terraced
Freehold
5 Aug 2024£300,100
42 Fourgates Road
Dorchester DT1 2NL
Flat
Leasehold
31 Jul 2024£145,000

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

Monthly repayment£775£15,500 deposit · £139,500 loan
Stamp Duty£600England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 23 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 08/10/2026.

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