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2 bed flat for sale Middlemarsh Street, Dorchester, DT1

Asking price

£135,000

Reduced on 04/10/2026

Retirement home

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £199 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold; 97 years left

Service charge £3,749 a yearGround rent £613 a year Council tax Band D £2,765 a year

Key features

Two Spacious Double Bedrooms
No Forward Chain
Bright & Spacious Lounge/Diner
Stunning Views to Maiden Castle
Upper Floor Retirement Apartment
Lift Access & Secure Entry
Modern Fitted Kitchen
Contemporary Shower Room
Residents' Lounge & Guest Suite
Beautiful Communal Gardens

About this property

Occupying an enviable upper-floor position within a sought-after retirement development, this beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment enjoys breathtaking views towards the historic Maiden Castle and offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a secure, comfortable, and low-maintenance lifestyle.

The apartment has been thoughtfully designed to maximise both space and natural light. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall providing access to all principal rooms.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band D £2,765 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,843
Band B

£2,151
Band C

£2,458
Band D

This home: £2,765
Band E

£3,379
Band F

£3,994
Band G

£4,608
Band H

£5,530

This home is in band D, which costs £2,765 a year in Dorset for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Dorset, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home

£199 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£338 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£218 / sq ft

£199 / sq ft

£454 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£199 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in DT1 (£218–£454, 10th–90th percentile, 765 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 765 homes sold in DT1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in DT1 →

Location

Middlemarsh Street, Dorchester, DT1

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £135,000

£67k £203k

Deposit10% £14,000

£0 £135k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £121,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £27,000 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.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Apartment 14, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2026	614 sq ft £179/sq ft	614 sq ft	£179	£110,000
Apartment 29, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2026	883 sq ft £164/sq ft	883 sq ft	£164	£145,000
Apartment 7, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2025	753 sq ft £196/sq ft	753 sq ft	£196	£147,500
Apartment 1, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	678 sq ft £105/sq ft	678 sq ft	£105	£71,000
Apartment 15, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2023	592 sq ft £270/sq ft	592 sq ft	£270	£159,950
Apartment 9, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2023	441 sq ft £154/sq ft	441 sq ft	£154	£68,000
Apartment 30, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Nov 2022	926 sq ft £162/sq ft	926 sq ft	£162	£150,000
Apartment 22, Fleur-De-Lis, Middlemarsh Street Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2022	667 sq ft £195/sq ft	667 sq ft	£195	£130,000