Woodlands Crescent, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3RQ
Listed 10 Sept 2026 · Dorchester
How the price compares
Key features
- Kitchen/dining room & utility room
- Dual aspect first floor sitting room
- Enclosed rear garden
- Double garage
- Close to local amenities
- No forward chain
About this home
An elegant townhouse situated in the heart of Poundbury enjoying a leafy position within this much sought after crescent, close to the prestigious Queen Mother Square.
The Property - On the ground floor there is a welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom and two storage cupboards. A dining room with a large front aspect window to the front, opens to the kitchen that is fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units with worktop surfaces. Integrated appliances include; eye level double oven and grill, gas hob with cooker hood, dishwasher and space for built in microwave. There is a useful larder cupboard and a utility room with a free-standing washing machine and integrated freezer. A timber door from the utility room gives access to the garden.
On the first floor there is a spacious dual aspect sitting room with a stone fireplace and coal effect gas fire. Across the landing is the family bathroom and a bedroom that can be used as a study.
On the 2nd floor there are three bedrooms: the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room, which is accessed from the bedroom as well as the landing. There is also a further double bedroom and a single room. There is an airing cupboard on the landing.
Outside - At the rear, is a charming, enclosed garden with patio abutting the property and a lawned area with shrub borders. There is pedestrian access to the rear, and personnel door from the garden leading to a double garage with an up and over door, power, lighting and useful over head storage.
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Situation - The property is located on Woodlands Crescent close to Queen Mother Square which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, coffee houses, optician, restaurant and garden centre. Across the Poundbury development, there are a variety of boutiques, a post office, veterinary practice, dental and doctors' surgeries along with a number of specialist outlets. The property is well placed for access to Damers First School.
Poundbury is within easy reach of the scenic Dorset countryside and Dorchester is just 1½ miles away offering a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, gyms, library and cinemas. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School, Sunninghill Preparatory School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town has railway links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries from Poole. There is a regular bus service, with a bus stop opposite the property giving access from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
Services - Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water. Gas fired central heating system.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available.
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council - )
Agents Note - Manco Charge 3: We are advised that there is a sum of £240 pa payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
Photos taken September 2026
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Size
- 1,530 sq ft / 142 sq m
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Dorchester West Station1.1 mi
- Dorchester South Station1.4 mi
- Upwey Station4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 21 Sept 2026 | £580,000 |
| 57 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 17 Apr 2026 | £563,000 |
| 75 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Flat Leasehold | 9 Jan 2026 | £215,000 |
| 67 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 7 Jan 2026 | £610,000 |
| 73 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Flat Leasehold | 21 Oct 2025 | £300,000 |
| 61 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Oct 2025 | £570,000 |
| 35 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 3 Oct 2025 | £650,000 |
| 49 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £610,000 |
| 63 Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Terraced Freehold | 17 Dec 2024 | £600,000 |
| 1 Poundbury Farm Cottages, Woodlands Crescent Dorchester DT1 3RQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 3 Sept 2024 | £560,000 |
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
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 10 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/09/2026.
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