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Retirement
£290,000
2 beds · 1 bath
Chesil Place, Dorchester
0.02 miles
away
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
Situated close to the heart of Dorset's county town, Dorchester, lies this spacious retirement apartment for the over 65's. The property comprises a generous dual-aspect lounge, modern kitchen-diner, recently updated shower room, storage cupboards and one well proportioned bedroom. The property situated on the second floor enjoys views across the town and is serviced by a lift just outside the front door.
Key features
- Retirement Apartment For The Over 65's
- Close To Town Centre & Amenities
- Resident Parking
- Lift Serviced
- Communal Garden & Facilities
Floorplan
Location
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1AE
- 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 1AE. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2025 | 1,001 sq ft £400/sq ft | 1,001 sq ft | £400 | £400,000 |
| 1, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jan 2024 | 1,001 sq ft £410/sq ft | 1,001 sq ft | £410 | £410,000 |
| 6, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2023 | 1,109 sq ft £370/sq ft | 1,109 sq ft | £370 | £410,000 |
| 5, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2023 | 700 sq ft £465/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £465 | £325,000 |
| 5, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2021 | 700 sq ft £414/sq ft | 700 sq ft | £414 | £290,000 |
| 4, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2021 | 355 sq ft £638/sq ft | 355 sq ft | £638 | £226,500 |
| 9, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2021 | 872 sq ft £373/sq ft | 872 sq ft | £373 | £325,000 |
| 7, Edgcumbe Manor, Somerleigh Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2020 | 947 sq ft £343/sq ft | 947 sq ft | £343 | £325,000 |
All sales on Somerleigh Road → All sold prices in Dorchester →
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