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Melrose Court
For sale
£160,000Guide price

Peverell Avenue East, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3EX

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 23 Jan 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 2 bed in DT1£265k128 homes listed · £385 per sq ft
Difference-40%below the area median

Key features

  • A well proportioned modern two bedroom second floor apartment
  • Shared Ownership of 75%, Extra care housing for Over 55's only
  • Views over The Great Field
  • Lift to all floors
  • A number of communal facilities
  • Close to Queen Mother Square
  • Leasehold, 125 years from 2017 with 116 years remaining
  • The service charge £3,960.96 per annum (£330.08 per month).
  • Support charge £5,517.20 per annum (£106.10 per week)

About this home

A delightful, two bedroom apartment situated on the second floor enjoying views over the Great Field. Shared Ownership of 75%, over 55's only.

The Property - This modern second-floor apartment is situated within Melrose Court, an over 55’s development close to local amenities, enjoying open views over The Great Field. The Melrose Court development is designed for people with extra care and support needs to live independently, with the added benefit of care and support packages available at an additional cost.

The Accommodation - Internally the accommodation is well presented throughout, and comprises, an entrance hallway with an airing and storage cupboard, and a reception room with views over The Great Field. There is a modern fitted kitchen with various wall and floor cupboards with work surfaces over. A built-in electric oven, induction hob and extractor fan, Space is provided for additional appliances.

There are two double bedrooms, both with views over The Great Field and the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a Jack and Jill modern age-friendly wet room with W.C.

There is a communal area for all residents, with lifts to all floors, a lounge, dining room, laundry room, guest facilities, a courtyard garden, a car park, an activities room, and library.

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Situation - The apartment is located northeast of Queen Mother Square, providing a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, Monart luxury Spa, gallery, coffee houses, optician, restaurant and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development, there are a variety of boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental and doctors' surgeries along with a number of specialist outlets.

Services - All apartments within Melrose Court have their own water, electricity and heating meters. Underfloor heating with individual controls for each room. Any charges for the communal areas is included within the monthly service charge.

Broadband speed: has not been identified in this building. Mobile Phone: has not been identified in this building (Information from

Local Authority Dorset Council

Eligibility Requirements - Eligibility Requirements - The buyer must:- • Not be home-owner or named on a mortgage. Applicants in the process of selling their home will be considered (anyone who owns a home would need it be SSTC) • Be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the financial cost of residing in the Scheme. • Be aged 55 or over and be able to live safely on their own with some support. (there will be circumstances in which younger adults with disabilities who would benefit from living in an Extra Care scheme be considered.)

Material Infomation - We understand from our vendor: Leasehold - 125 years from 2017 with 116 years remaining.

The service charge payable from 1st April 2026 is £330.08 per month (£3,960.96 per annum). Sinking fund £65.88 per month (£790.56 per annum). The support charge is £106.10 per week (£5,517.20 per annum)

Manco Charge £225 per annum. Agents Notes - The property is offered at a 75% share.

All potential buyers must be assessed as being eligible for the scheme and affordability. No sale can be agreed until this process has taken place. Details regarding this can be supplied via Symonds & Sampson.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
116 years left
Service charge
£3,837.12 per year
Parking
Yes
Heating
Underfloor heating
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station0.9 mi
  • Dorchester South Station1.2 mi
  • Upwey Station4.6 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
Woodlands Gate, 63, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3RH
Flat
Leasehold
2 Jul 2026£231,000
5 Parkside, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3WY
Flat
Leasehold
28 Apr 2026£87,500
Flat 4, 50, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3WE
Flat
Leasehold
31 Mar 2026£245,000
Flat 2, 50, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3WE
Flat
Leasehold
11 Sept 2025£250,000
7 Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3RH
Terraced
Freehold
22 Jul 2025£550,000
Factory Site, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3WE
Other
Leasehold
12 May 2025£1,600,000
Flat 4, 50, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3WE
Flat
Leasehold
1 Oct 2024£250,000
Flat 3, Melrose Court, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3EX
Flat
Leasehold
8 May 2024£167,250
Woodlands Gate, 61, Peverell Avenue East
Dorchester DT1 3RH
Flat
Leasehold
2 Feb 2024£273,000

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 23 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 23/01/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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