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£270,000
2 beds · 2 baths
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester
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Leasehold
Added on 16/09/2026 
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£150,000
Asking price 1 bed retirement property for sale Somerleigh Road, Dorchester
1
bed 1
bath Retirement property
Retirement home Leasehold
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
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.
Key features
- Resident Parking
- Light & Airy Accommodation
- No Onward Chain
- Communal Gardens/Amenities
- Lift Access
- Recently Refurbished
Floorplan
Price guide
This home
£267 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£339 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£222 / sq ft
£267 / sq ft
£454 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£267 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in DT1 (£222–£454, 10th–90th percentile, 762 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 762 homes sold in DT1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in DT1 →
Location
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1AG
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,765/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Dorset's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £150,000
£75k £225k
Deposit10% £15,000
£0 £150k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £135,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £30,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in DT1 1AG. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2025 | 904 sq ft £387/sq ft | 904 sq ft | £387 | £350,000 |
| 28, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2025 | 958 sq ft £365/sq ft | 958 sq ft | £365 | £350,000 |
| 46, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2024 | 1,001 sq ft £390/sq ft | 1,001 sq ft | £390 | £390,000 |
| 53, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2024 | 1,012 sq ft £430/sq ft | 1,012 sq ft | £430 | £435,000 |
| 50, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2024 | 657 sq ft £426/sq ft | 657 sq ft | £426 | £280,000 |
| 34, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2023 | 872 sq ft £467/sq ft | 872 sq ft | £467 | £407,000 |
| 52, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2023 | 969 sq ft £444/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £444 | £430,000 |
| 30, Hascombe Court, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2023 | 721 sq ft £473/sq ft | 721 sq ft | £473 | £341,000 |
All sales on Somerleigh Road → All sold prices in Dorchester →
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