Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1

One bedroom first floor apartment offering parking and no onward chain. Situated within an impressive Grade II building in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre.

DESCRIPTION & OUTSIDE

Situated in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre this characterful apartment is situated within an impressive GII listed building and is within short walking distance of a host of varied amenities. This first floor apartment forms part of a block of eighteen apartments converted from the former Dorchester Hospital in 2001. The original building was designed by Benjamin Ferrey of Christchurch who was a famous architect and one of the earliest members of the RIBA. Construction commenced in 1839, having stone elevations under a tiled roof, extending to three floors and featuring stone mullion windows.

Stairs ascend from an impressive spacious central hallway to the first floor where the apartment is located and on entering the apartment a central hallway provides access to the principal rooms. The open plan sitting/ dining room offers good reception room with ample space for free standing furniture. There is also the added benefit of an integrated cupboard ideal for the storage of outdoor apparel. Adjacent is a well appointed kitchen with a range of floor and wall mounted units with integrated appliances to include, gas hob with extractor over, oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer. The bedroom is a well proportioned double room with storage alcove, bright easterly aspect and ample space for freestanding furniture. Completing the apartment is neutral bathroom suite comprising bath with shower over with concertina shower screen, WC and wall mounted hand-wash basin.

Outside
Outside, there is an allocated off street parking space and further visitors parking.

Situation
The property enjoys a convenient location being in the heart of the county town of Dorchester and is just a short walk from the Borough Gardens and the main shopping streets with a range of retailers. The Dorset County Hospital is nearby, as are a number of highly regarded schools. Dorchester South and Dorchester West stations in the town provide mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively. Sporting facilities include rugby, football and cricket clubs, golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland. There is outstanding walking and riding across the countryside that surrounds the town and along the coastline to the south including the sandy beaches of Weymouth.

Services & Outgoings
Council Tax Band C (£2413.43 2025/26)
Leasehold 999 year lease from 1st January 1999 (973 remaining)
Service charge £777.86 p/a
Ground Rent £246.26 p/a
Estate Charge £316 p/a
Window Cleaning £20 p/a
Sinking fund contribution £382.12 p/a
The above charges are payable in two, six monthly payments

In 2025 there is a reserve fund charge of £1,034.72 pa, payable half yearly in January and July. (£517.36 x2)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Highest available upload speed - 1800 Mbps. Highest Available download speed - 220 Mbps

Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

Flooding:The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea flooding.