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Oakery Court, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3TF

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 5 Aug 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 1 bed in DT1£135k55 homes listed · £348 per sq ft
Difference+19%above the area median

Key features

  • Sitting/dining room with attractive feature window
  • Modern fitted kitchen
  • Allocated parking
  • No forward chain
  • Close to Queen Mother Square
  • Lease of 250 years with a remaining 219 years
  • Annual service charge £1,315.89

About this home

A well-presented one-bedroom first floor apartment, forming part of an attractive building with allocated parking, conveniently situated close to Queen Mother Square.

The Property - Accessed via a communal entrance hall with stairs rising to all floors, this first floor apartment offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout.

The entrance hall leads to a delightful sitting/dining room featuring a large, attractive window, together with an airing cupboard and a useful storage cupboard. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with under-pelmet and over-cupboard lighting, complemented by work surfaces incorporating an inset sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and grill, gas hob with extractor hood over, and a washer/dryer.

The double bedroom enjoys a sash window overlooking the rear of the building, while the bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.

Outside - Outside, the property benefits from an allocated parking space within the communal car park, together with access to a communal recycling store.

Situation - The property is situated close to Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house and hotel, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, garden centre, wine merchant, cafes and restaurants, and bus stop with frequent services into town and beyond. Poundbury, designed to be an integrated community, provides a variety of independent businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, boutiques, coffee houses and bistros, public houses, homeware stores, opticians, solicitors, accountants, and Post Office. Services also include doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, a veterinary practice, church and local hall facilities, many public green spaces, children’s play areas, and Damers First School, along with various specialist outlets.

Poundbury is within easy reach of the scenic Dorset countryside and Dorchester is just 1½ miles away offering a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, gyms, library and cinemas. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School, Sunninghill Preparatory School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town has railway links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries from Poole. There is a regular bus service, with a bus stop opposite the property giving access from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.

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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 - )

Material Information - Our sellers have informed us that the property is on a 250-year lease with currently 219 years remaining. Annual service charge £1,315.89 per annum

Management Company: Temple Hill Management, Dorchester.

Manco charge 3: We are advised that a sum of £240 per annum is payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.

Photographs were taken in July 2026.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
219 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£1,315.89 per year
Parking
Communal
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan (NC)

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station1.2 mi
  • Dorchester South Station1.5 mi
  • Upwey Station4.7 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
7 Oakery Court
Dorchester DT1 3TF
Flat
Leasehold
27 Aug 2025£150,000
4 Oakery Court
Dorchester DT1 3TF
Flat
Leasehold
11 Jul 2025£165,000

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£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England 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, Poundbury, Weymouth & South Dorset on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 05/08/2026.

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