High Street, Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1LD
Listed 27 Feb 2025 · price reduced 9 Jan 2026 · Dorchester
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Key features
- Well Presented Maisonette
- One Double Bedroom
- Bright and Airy
- Private Entrance
- No Onward Chain
- Popular Fordington Location
About this home
SUMMARY Fox and Sons Estate Agents are delighted to bring to the market this bright and airy one double bedroom maisonette apartment, situated conveniently within the popular residential location of Fordington, Dorchester.
DESCRIPTION Known as The Forge, this well presented maisonette is offered to the market with no onward chain. The private entrance is neatly nestled off High Street, with a private courtyard area ideal for storing a bike or for potted plants. Upon entrance of the main door, the stairs lead up to another landing area, home to a storage area conveniently turned into a utility space with plumbing for a washing machine. Entering into the main living area, this space provides ample light throughout. Leading on through the property, the kitchen has a range of wall and base units, as well as a further work top space being implemented via the walk way to the kitchen, creating plenty more storage facilities and areas for free standing appliances. The shower room comprises of shower cubicle, toilet and basin. Furthermore, the double bedroom at the end of the property also provides plenty of natural light.
Fordington is a sought after location within Dorchester that offers convenient access into the town centre, has a range of nearby amenities, and transport links via Dorchester South and West train stations.
Entrance Hall
Utility Area
Living Room 14' 11" x 11' 2" ( 4.55m x 3.40m )
Kitchen 8' 10" x 5' 10" ( 2.69m x 1.78m )
Hall 8' 4" x 5' 3" ( 2.54m x 1.60m )
Shower Room 8' 9" x 2' 7" ( 2.67m x 0.79m )
Bedroom 1 14' 6" max x 7' 7" max ( 4.42m max x 2.31m max )
Agents Note It is our understanding that a leasehold title will be drafted during the conveyance in preparation for completion. The buyer will benefit from a Share of the Freehold on completion with the Freeholder. We are advised that there will be no service charge or ground rent applied but the nature of the insurance for the building is be decided. The advertised lease details have been provided by the seller as a guide only and subject to confirmation. We recommend that you seek guidance with regards to any financial arrangements and timeframes associated with this process to ensure that it will meet your requirements.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Property details
- Property type
- Maisonette
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 998 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £0 per year
- Garden
- Patio
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester South Station0.5 mi
- Dorchester West Station0.7 mi
- Upwey Station4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 High Street Dorchester DT1 1JZ | Terraced Freehold | 23 Mar 2026 | £235,000 |
| 52 High Street Dorchester DT1 1LB | Terraced Freehold | 12 Mar 2026 | £243,000 |
| 88 High Street Dorchester DT1 1LD | Terraced Freehold | 10 Mar 2026 | £462,000 |
| Purbeck House, 61, High Street Dorchester DT1 1LD | Detached Freehold | 11 Dec 2025 | £715,000 |
| Flat 7, Foundry Court, High Street Dorchester DT1 1JZ | Flat Leasehold | 30 Sept 2025 | £120,000 |
| Flat 10, School Court, High Street Dorchester DT1 1AT | Flat Leasehold | 11 Jul 2025 | £125,000 |
| Flat 1, Foundry Court, High Street Dorchester DT1 1JZ | Flat Leasehold | 23 May 2025 | £205,000 |
| 44 High Street Dorchester DT1 1LB | Terraced Freehold | 25 Apr 2025 | £262,000 |
| 86 High Street Dorchester DT1 1LD | Terraced Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £592,000 |
| Flat 11, Foundry Court, High Street Dorchester DT1 1JZ | Flat Leasehold | 18 Mar 2025 | £160,000 |
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Buying costs
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 Fox & Sons, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Feb 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 09/01/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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