Westwood House, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UP
Listed 8 Oct 2025 · Dorchester
How the price compares
Key features
- Historic Georgian Town House
- 10 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Enclosed Rear Courtyard Garden
- Currently a Popular Guest House
About this home
Offering a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property of exceptional quality and versatility. currently operated as a successful guest house, the property now presents a variety of lifestyle and investment possibilities - from a luxurious private family home to a boutique hospitality venture. ________________________________________ Accommodation Stepping inside, the sense of grandeur is immediate. The entrance hall leads to a series of beautifully proportioned rooms, with high ceilings, sash windows and fine architectural detailing typical of the Georgian era. The large dining room provides an impressive setting for entertaining, while the separate living room offers a more relaxed space, ideal for family gatherings or guest use. A modern, fully fitted kitchen combines sleek finishes with practicality, featuring ample workspace and contemporary appliances, perfectly complementing the home's period features. Across the upper floors are ten well-appointed bedrooms and seven stylish bathrooms, offering flexible accommodation for family, guests, or business use. Many rooms benefit from en-suite facilities and charming town views. ________________________________________ Outside To the rear, a decked outdoor seating area provides a private and peaceful retreat - perfect for al fresco dining or evening relaxation. Despite its central location, the space feels secluded and welcoming, offering a rare blend of town living with outdoor enjoyment. ________________________________________ Location Situated on Dorchester's prestigious High West Street, Westwood House enjoys immediate access to the county town's wealth of shops, restaurants, cultural venues and transport links. The nearby Dorset countryside and Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are just a short drive away, offering outstanding leisure and lifestyle opportunities. ________________________________________ Key Features * Historic Grade II listed Georgian townhouse (built c.1815) * Ten bedrooms, seven bathrooms * Spacious dining and living rooms * Modern kitchen with quality fittings * Decked outdoor seating area * Period detailing throughout * Prime central Dorchester location * Ideal family home or hospitality venture
Property details
- Property type
- Town House
- Size
- 3,485 sq ft / 324 sq m
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- No parking
- Garden
- Enclosed garden, Rear garden
- Heating
- Central
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester West Station0.3 mi
- Dorchester South Station0.4 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 30 Sept 2025 | £630,000 |
| 3 West Mews, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 29 Aug 2025 | £425,000 |
| 3 West Mews, 38, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 29 Aug 2025 | £425,000 |
| Flat 2, West Mews, 38, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Flat Leasehold | 16 May 2025 | £247,000 |
| Flat 1, West Mews, 38, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Flat Leasehold | 6 May 2025 | £170,000 |
| 6 West Mews, 38, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £530,000 |
| 37a, High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Flat Leasehold | 27 Mar 2025 | £215,700 |
| 32 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Other Freehold | 11 Oct 2024 | £751,506 |
| 28 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 1 Jul 2024 | £828,000 |
| 30 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP | Terraced Freehold | 18 Apr 2024 | £225,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Maxgate Properties, Dorchester on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/10/2025.
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