Benjamin Ferrey House, Somerleigh Road, Dorchester

Listed 13 days ago · Dorchester
A spacious 2nd floor, two-bedroom apartment with lift situated close to Queen Mother Square and the Great Field.
The Property - A communal entrance hall provides both stair and lift access to the second floor. Inside the apartment, the hallway features an intercom entry system, storage cupboard and access to all rooms
The spacious sitting/dining room features an electric fireplace and two front-facing windows that fill the room with natural light. The modern fitted kitchen comprises; a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, fitted eye level electric double oven and gas hob. There is a wall mounted gas boiler and space for free standing appliances.
The apartment offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes, alongside a family bathroom
Outside - The apartment has the added benefit of a covered car port with parking for one car and a communal bin storage area. Both the covered parking space and communal bin storage area can be accessed on foot from the rear of the building
Situation - The property is conveniently situated in a quiet location of Highdown Avenue within walking distance of Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, Monart Spa, butcher, coffee houses, opticians, restaurant and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are a variety of boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, doctors’ surgeries, and Damers First School, along with a number of specialist outlets.
Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 1½ miles away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, library and two cinemas.
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Services - Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water. Gas fired central heating system.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - )
Agents Note - Lease Details
Leasehold - 999 years from October 2002. 975 years remaining. Service Charge - £2,389.38 per annum Building Maintenance is covered within the service charge. Management Company Temple Hill.
Manco Charge 2 We are advised that there is a sum of circa £225 per annum payable to the Poundbury Estate.
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Median sold prices in DT1 over the last 12 months: flat £178k · terraced £300k · detached £530k · semi-detached £360k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Parkside, Highdown Avenue Dorchester DT1 3WW | Flat Leasehold | 11 Aug 2025 | £55,000 |
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Listed by Symonds & Sampson, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 26/10/2026.
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