High Street, Fordington, Dorchester
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
11
- BATHROOMS
11
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Investment opportunity
- 10 studio flats and 1 one-bedroom flat
- Vacant possession – notice served
- Kitchenette and bathroom in each unit
- Off-street parking and garden areas
- Close to the centre of Dorchester
- Development potential (STPP)
Description
The Property - This handsome period property is currently arranged as five ground floor studio flats, five first floor studio flats, and a self-contained one-bedroom flat on the top floor. Each unit includes kitchenette and bathroom or shower room facilities. The property benefits from gas central heating, and all units are individually metered for utilities.
The accommodation is generally in good condition, with the majority of units featuring UPVC double glazing. Please note that not all units have been internally inspected.
The property is not listed and may offer potential for conversion into alternative configurations - such as separate flats or a single private residence - subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
The property is currently leased. Notice has been served, and it will be offered with vacant possession.
Outside - The property benefits from a tarmac driveway with off-street parking, as well as garden areas extending around the building.
Situation - Rectory Court is located on the eastern fringe of Dorchester, within the popular Fordington area. This well-positioned location offers easy access to a range of amenities, including a nearby convenience store and the Fordington Green, home to a traditional fish and chip shop and a welcoming coffee shop - both well worth a visit. The area is also ideally placed for access to countryside walks, including nearby Salisbury Fields.
The property falls within the catchment area of several highly regarded schools. Dorchester’s historic town centre is just a short distance away, offering an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including the vibrant Brewery Square development. Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide direct rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, respectively, while Dorset County Hospital is also conveniently nearby.
The town boasts a wide range of sports clubs, catering to cricket, rugby, football, tennis, and golf enthusiasts. Just a few miles to the south lies the stunning Jurassic Coast, known for its sandy beaches, scenic coastal walks, and exciting opportunities for water sports.
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Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.
Gas central heating.
Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (
Council Tax Band: A (Flats 1–11)
Local Authority: Dorset Council –
EPC Ratings:
Flat 1 - D (65), Flat 2 - E (42), Flat 3 - D (59), Flat 4 - C (72), Flat 5 - D (64), Flat 6 - D (61), Flat 7 - D (66), Flat 8 - D (68), Flat 9 - E (49), Flat 10 - F (27), Flat 11 - E (53)
Agent Note - The property falls within a conservation area.
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Rectory Court.pdf- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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