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London Road, DORCHESTER
For saleReduced 3 Nov 2026
£80,000

London Road, DORCHESTER, DT1 1NF

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 16 Sept 2026 · price reduced 3 Nov 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£80,000
Median 1 bed in DT1£135k55 homes listed · £348 per sq ft
Difference-41%below the area median

Key features

  • Close To Town Centre
  • Lift Service
  • Communal Gardens
  • No Onward Chain
  • Popular Retirement Complex

About this home

SUMMARY A well-presented one-bedroom first floor retirement apartment within the popular Swanbridge Court development, conveniently located close to Dorchester town centre. The apartment offers a spacious sitting room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and shower room, with access to communal gardens.

DESCRIPTION A well-presented one-bedroom first floor retirement apartment, conveniently situated within the popular Swanbridge Court development close to Dorchester town centre and its excellent range of amenities. The accommodation comprises a bright sitting room, fitted kitchen, spacious double bedroom and shower room. Residents benefit from attractive communal facilities and gardens, creating a welcoming and secure environment. Offered as an ideal retirement home in a sought-after location.

First Floor

Entrance Hall  The front door leads into the entrance hall with an airing cupboard, the consumer board and with doors leading to the open plan lounge / dining room /kitchen, the bedroom and the wet room.

Open Plan Lounge / Dining Room  A door from the entrance hall leads into the open plan lounge / dining room with a double glazed window, a television aerial socket, a telephone point, an electric fire in a fireplace surround, an electric radiator and a doorway leading into the fitted kitchen.

Kitchen  A doorway from the open plan lounge / dining room leads into the fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a stainless steel sink and drainer, an electric oven and hob with a cookerhood over and with plumbing for a washing machine/dishwasher.

Bedroom   A door from the entrance hall leads into the bedroom with a double glazed window, an electric radiator, a telephone point and built in wardrobes.

Wet Room  A door from the entrance hall leads into the wet room with a WC, a wash hand basin and an extractor fan.

Communal Facilities  There is access to the residents lounge, residents parking, communal laundry facilities, a guest suite upon reservation and all residents can enjoy the well maintained landscaped communal gardens with mature shrubs and trees perfect for sitting out in the sunshine!

Agents Note  The property is for persons aged 60 and above.

Agents Note  Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
88 years left
Ground rent
£429 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£3,467 per year
Parking
Permit, Residents
Heating
Electric
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Dorchester South Station0.6 mi
  • Dorchester West Station0.6 mi
  • Upwey Station4.9 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
1 The Kensingtons, 38a, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NE
Semi-detached
Freehold
1 May 2026£274,500
Flat 30, Swanbridge Court, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NF
Flat
Leasehold
27 Apr 2026£125,000
Flat 17, Swanbridge Court, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NF
Flat
Leasehold
16 Jan 2026£58,000
Flat 34, Casterbridge Court, 32, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1WY
Flat, new build
Leasehold
5 Nov 2025£346,995
46 London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NE
Semi-detached
Freehold
30 Sept 2025£465,000
Flat 40, Swanbridge Court, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NF
Flat
Leasehold
1 Aug 2025£70,000
Flat 23, Casterbridge Court, 32, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1WY
Flat, new build
Leasehold
31 Jul 2025£249,995
Flat 27, Swanbridge Court, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NF
Flat
Leasehold
25 Jun 2025£78,000
Flat 19, Casterbridge Court, 32, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1WY
Flat, new build
Leasehold
25 Oct 2024£371,000
Flat 29, Swanbridge Court, London Road
Dorchester DT1 1NF
Flat
Leasehold
25 Oct 2024£147,000

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£400£8,000 deposit · £72,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Connells, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/11/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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