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For saleReduced 12 Jun 2026
£199,000Guide price

Wishay Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3GU

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 13 May 2026 · price reduced 12 Jun 2026 · Dorchester

How the price compares

This home£199,000
Median 2 bed in DT1£265k128 homes listed · £385 per sq ft
Difference-25%below the area median

Key features

  • No forward chain
  • Dual aspect sitting/dining room
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Residents parking
  • Views over Pummery Square
  • Leasehold with 974 years remaining
  • Service charge £1,575.52 per annum

About this home

A two bedroom, first floor apartment with views over Pummery Square, offered with no forward chain.

Introduction - Built in 2001, a spacious first-floor apartment with large sash windows, occupying an elevated position, situated close to a wide range of amenities.

The Property - The accommodation comprises of a communal hallway, an intercom entry system and a staircase to all floors. The hallway with a storage cupboard and access to a dual aspect sitting/dining room with an electric fire and surround and three large sash windows, giving an abundance of natural light. Leading off the reception room is the fitted kitchen comprises; a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktops over, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor hood over and space for white goods.

There is a family bathroom and two double bedrooms.

Outside - Off road parking is available to residents at the rear of the building.

Situation - The apartment is situated on Wishay Street, overlooking Pummery Square with a bus stop, general store, doctors, pharmacy, leisure centre, public house and cafes. Close by is Queen Mother Square which offers a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butchers, gallery, coffee houses, restaurant and a garden centre. Across the Poundbury development, there are further independent retailers and a post office, veterinary practice, dental surgeries, along with the vibrant and friendly Damers First School.

Dorchester town centre is situated approximately 1 mile away and offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a library and two cinemas. It is in the catchment area of several highly regarded schools including the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf. The town also boasts mainline rail links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross-channel ferries at Poole and Weymouth. There is a regular bus service from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages.

The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.

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Services - Mains electric, water and drainage. Biomass electric heating system.

Broadband- Superfast broadband is available with up to 65 Mbps download speed.

Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Material Infomation - Local Authority Dorset Council: Tel Council Tax Band: B

Leasehold We understand from our vendor: Leasehold – 999 years from 2001 with 974 years remaining.

Service Charge - £1,575.52 Ground Rent - n/a Manco 1 Charge - We are advised that there is a sum of circa £315 per annum payable to the Poundbury Estate.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
974 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£1,575.52 per year
Parking
Communal
Heating
Electric, Biomass boiler
Broadband
Cable
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Dorchester West Station0.7 mi
  • Dorchester South Station0.9 mi
  • Upwey Station4.3 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.

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£995£19,900 deposit · £179,100 loan
Stamp Duty£1,480England 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 13 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 12/06/2026.

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