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Somerleigh Road, Dorchester
For saleReduced 21 Oct 2026
£130,000

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1AG

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 3 Jul 2026 · price reduced 21 Oct 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£130,000
Median 1 bed in DT1£135k55 homes listed · £348 per sq ft
Difference-4%in line with the area

Key features

  • Resident Parking
  • Light & Airy Accommodation
  • No Onward Chain
  • Communal Gardens/Amenities
  • Lift Access
  • Recently Refurbished

About this home

SUMMARY Set in Dorchester this one bedroom retirement apartment which benefits from a lounge/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 recently refurbished and 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 lounge/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 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.

Third Floor

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

Lounge / Dining Room  A door from the entrance hall leads into the lounge / dining room with a radiator, a television aerial socket, a telephone point, a double glazed window to the rear aspect and a door leading into the kitchen.

Kitchen  A door from the lounge / dining room leads into the modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units with worksurfaces over, a radiator, an electric oven and hob with a cookerhood over, space for a fridge freezer, the gas boiler, a double glazed window to the rear aspect and plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine.

Bedroom  A door from the entrance hall leads into the bedroom with a telephone point, a television aerial socket, a double glazed window to the rear aspect and two double fronted built in wardrobes.

Bathroom  A door from the entrance hall leads into the bathroom with a WC, a wash hand basin, a bath, a shower cubicle, a heated towel rail, a shaver point and an extractor fan.

Outside Space

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

Agents Note  The sale of this property is subject to receipt of Grant of Probate. Please obtain an update from the branch with regards to the potential timeframes involved.

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
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
0 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£6,190.80 per year
Parking
Residents
Garden
Back garden
Heating
Gas
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
No wheelchair 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£650£13,000 deposit · £117,000 loan
Stamp Duty£100England 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 3 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 21/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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