Middlemarsh Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3GX
Listed 10 Sept 2026 · Dorchester
How the price compares
Key features
- Third floor retirement apartment with lift to all floors
- Communal residents lounge and landscaped garden
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes and cupboard in bedroom
- Leasehold 97 years remaining
- Service Charge 2026 ~ £4,440.00 per annum
- Ground Rent £524.00 per annum
About this home
A one bedroom, second floor retirement apartment with resident lounge and communal gardens, offered with no forward chain.
The Property - The apartment is situated on the second floor of this managed block of 29 retirement properties. Fleur De Lis is designed as an independent living environment, not assisted living. Constructed in 1998, it includes double-glazed units, electric heating, emergency careline facilities, security entry phone system, lift and stairs to all floors, communal residents lounge and landscaped garden. There is also a guest suite on site, which is bookable in advance.
The accommodation comprises a hallway, airing cupboard with doors leading into all principal rooms. The sitting room with double doors to fitted kitchen with a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, integral eye level double oven, hob, extractor hood and space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a shower room with a double shower cubicle and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and cupboards.
Outside - Externally there is a communal landscaped garden with gravelled beds, paved seating areas and a variety of shrubs. A gated driveway leads to a covered parking area.
Situation - The property is located just a short walk to Pummery Square with bus stop, general store, doctors, pharmacy, leisure centre, public house and cafes. Close by is Queen Mother Square which offers a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butchers, Luxury Monart Spa, coffee houses, restaurant and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development there are further independent retailers and a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, along with the vibrant and friendly Damers First School.
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Services - Mains drainage, electricity and water. Night storage heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Local Authority Dorset District Council Tel: Tel: . Council Tax Band C.
Agents Note - Lease Details We understand that the Lease details are approximately the following: 125 years from 1st January 1998 Leasehold remaining 97 years.
Service charge payable 2026 ~ £4,020.00 per annum Ground Rent £524.00 per annum Manco service common areas £315.00 per annum Age requirement - 55 years and over.
Photos taken in September 2026
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Size
- 475 sq ft / 44 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 97 years left
- Ground rent
- £524 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £4,020 per year
- Parking
- Communal
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Night storage
- Broadband
- None
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester West Station0.6 mi
- Dorchester South Station0.9 mi
- Upwey Station4.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 14, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GX | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jun 2026 | £110,000 |
| Apartment 29, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GX | Flat Leasehold | 6 Feb 2026 | £145,000 |
| 69 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3FD | Detached Freehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £375,000 |
| Apartment 7, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GX | Flat Leasehold | 14 Nov 2025 | £147,500 |
| 10 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GD | Detached Freehold | 10 Nov 2025 | £500,000 |
| Apartment 1, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GX | Flat Leasehold | 9 Oct 2025 | £71,000 |
| 67 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3FD | Detached Freehold | 31 Jul 2025 | £358,000 |
| 40 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3FD | Detached Freehold | 26 Jun 2025 | £630,000 |
| 43 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3FD | Flat Leasehold | 23 Dec 2024 | £206,000 |
| 12 Middlemarsh Street Dorchester DT1 3GD | Detached Freehold | 22 Jan 2024 | £490,000 |
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
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, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 10 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/09/2026.
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