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£250,000

Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1TJ

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 21 Oct 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£250,000
Median 3 bed in DT1£400k59 homes listed · £421 per sq ft
Difference-38%below the area median

About this home

A well-presented three-bedroom ground floor apartment situated within Glebe Court, set within a designated conservation area, in the heart of central Dorchester. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation, including a generous sitting/dining room with an electric fire and double doors opening onto the communal garden, a well-equipped kitchen with integrated Miele appliances, three bedrooms including a principal bedroom with ensuite, and a separate family bathroom. The apartment further benefits from a west-facing landscaped outdoor space. There is the additional benefit of one allocated parking space. EPC rating TBC.

Situation - Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, is a vibrant historic market town that blends rich heritage with modern amenities. Known for its Roman origins and literary links to Thomas Hardy, the town, and the fabulous Brewery Square. Dorchester benefits from excellent travel links, with two railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo, Bristol, and Weymouth, as well as good road connections via the A35 and A37. The surrounding areas include picturesque villages, rolling countryside, and the nearby Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering stunning coastal walks and beaches. Residents and visitors also enjoy access to leisure centres, schools, parks, and weekly markets, making Dorchester and its surroundings an attractive place to live and explore.

Description - Entering the property, you are welcomed into a central hallway, providing access to all of the principal rooms and built in cupboards offering useful space for coats and shoes.

The sitting/dining room is a particularly generous and versatile space, enjoying plenty of natural light and offering ample room for both comfortable seating and a dining area. An electric fire provides an attractive focal point, while double doors open directly onto the communal garden.

The kitchen is positioned off the sitting/dining room and is fitted with a range of wall and base-level units, together with an integrated Miele fridge/freezer, built-in oven, four-ring gas hob and extractor hood. There is also space and plumbing for either a washing machine or dishwasher, depending on preference.

Bedroom two is a good-sized double bedroom and benefits from an outlook over the communal garden, providing a pleasant green aspect.

Bedroom three is a further well-proportioned bedroom, suitable for use as a bedroom, guest room or home office if required.

The principal bedroom is a generous room with the added benefit of a private ensuite, comprising a shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom, fitted with a bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside, the property benefits from one allocated parking space, and access to a west-facing lawned outdoor space, providing a pleasant area for sitting.

Agents Notes - Lease length - 999 years less one day from 21st September 2001. Annual ground rent - £332.87 Annual service charge - £461.75 An annual estate charge of £158.00

Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the website for the most current rating.

Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard and superfast broadband is available.

Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider.

For up-to-date information please visit:

Local Authorities - Dorset Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester DT1 1XJ

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Council tax band D.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating.

Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance.

Please visit the below website to check this.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
974 years left
Parking
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Dorchester West Station0.3 mi
  • Dorchester South Station0.3 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
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£1,251£25,000 deposit · £225,000 loan
Stamp Duty£2,500England 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 Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/10/2026.

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