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Somerleigh Road, Dorchester
For saleReduced 5 Oct 2026
£150,000Offers in region of

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1AG

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 8 Apr 2026 · price reduced 5 Oct 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£150,000
Median 1 bed in DT1£135k55 homes listed · £348 per sq ft
Difference+11%above the area median

Key features

  • No Onwards Chain
  • Close to Local Amenities
  • Light and Bright Living
  • Retirement Living
  • Visitors/Residents Parking
  • Fitted Kitchen

About this home

SUMMARY Set in Dorchester this one bedroom retirement apartment which benefits from a living room/dining room, fitted kitchen, one double bedroom along with a bathroom. The property enjoys communal gardens along with residents/visitors parking.

DESCRIPTION Located in the heart of Dorchester town centre, this well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment offers convenient, comfortable living just moments from local shops, cafés, transport links and essential amenities. Positioned within a sought-after development for the over-65s, the property features a light and spacious living/dining room, complemented by a modern fitted kitchen equipped with integral appliances and a range of matching wall and base units. The generously sized double bedroom benefits from a desirable dual-aspect layout, creating a light and bright atmosphere throughout the day. A practical bathroom adds further convenience. Residents also enjoy the use of on-site parking, communal areas, and the security of a well-maintained building. This apartment presents an ideal opportunity for anyone seeking a low-maintenance, centrally located retirement home within a friendly and established community.

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.

First Floor

Entrance Hall  The front door leads into the entrance hall with a cupboard, a radiator and doors to the lounge, the kitchen, the bedroom and the bathroom.

Lounge  A door from the entrance hall leads into the spacious lounge with two double glazed sash windows to the rear aspect with views over trinity street, a radiator, a telephone point and a television aerial socket.

Kitchen  A door from the entrance hall leads into the fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, an integrated electric oven and hob with a cookerhood over, a radiator, a serving hatch to the lounge and an integrated washing machine and fridge freezer with space for a dishwasher to complete the amenities.

Bedroom 1  A door from the entrance hall leads into bedroom 1 with three double glazed sash windows with a radiator and built in wardrobes.

Bathroom  A door from the entrance hall leads into the part tiled bathroom with a WC, a wash hand basin, a bath with mixer taps, a shower cubicle, a shaver point and an extractor fan.

Outside Space

Communal Spaces  Communal gardens with seating to enjoy sunny days, with the availability of being able to partake in gardening if you wished.

There are two resident lounges within Somerleigh Village to enjoy along with a library where multiple community clubs and events are held regularly.

A call system via a pendant to call the care team when required with the benefit of an on site Care Home if required.

Parking  The property benefits from on site, free parking with residents and visitor parking permits.

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
Flat
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
0 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£6,180 per year
Parking
Communal
Garden
Back garden
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access, Wide doorways, Ramped access, Level access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station0.2 mi
  • Dorchester South Station0.3 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
Flat 4, The Old Rectory, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1PD
Flat
Leasehold
27 Aug 2026£190,000
Flat 8, Benjamin Ferrey House, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1TL
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jun 2026£245,000
37 Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AG
Flat
Freehold
28 Nov 2025£350,000
28 Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
14 Oct 2025£350,000
10 Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
16 Sept 2025£400,000
6 Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1TJ
Terraced
Freehold
24 Mar 2025£365,000
46 Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
1 Nov 2024£390,000
53 Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
28 Mar 2024£435,000
50 Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
23 Feb 2024£280,000
1 Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road
Dorchester DT1 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
26 Jan 2024£410,000

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£750£15,000 deposit · £135,000 loan
Stamp Duty£500England 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 8 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 05/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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