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High East Street, Dorchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

8

BATHROOMS

8

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Enviably Located in Dorchester's Historic Centre
  • Charming Boutique Guest House
  • Consistent and Attractive Revenue Source
  • Grade II Listed Georgian Building
  • Garage and Licensed Parking Area
  • Succession of Character Features

Description

Beautifully positioned on prestigious High East Street, this striking Grade II Listed Georgian property offers exceptional flexibility—equally suited to becoming a luxurious private residence or continuing as a successful boutique guest house.

Offering eight beautifully presented bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, the property blends historic period charm with tasteful modern comfort. Immaculately maintained and thoughtfully styled, it provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere ideal for lifestyle buyers or hospitality investors.

The rare advantage of garage and free parking, combined with a peaceful courtyard garden, further enhances its appeal—particularly in such a central, historic location.

With cafés, restaurants, museums, shopping, and iconic literary landmarks all moments away, the property enjoys a coveted position in Dorchester’s cultural heart. The world-famous Jurassic Coast—including Weymouth, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove—is just a short drive away, ensuring strong year-round visitor demand.

The Casterbridge Accommodation offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established boutique guest house in the heart of Dorchester, prominently positioned on the prestigious High East Street. Bordering the world-famous Jurassic Coast, this charming period property blends historic character with modern comfort, creating an appealing prospect for hospitality investors and lifestyle buyers alike.

Immaculately maintained, the building features stylishly appointed guest rooms, elegant interiors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that attracts both leisure and corporate visitors. Its central location provides excellent access to Dorchester’s restaurants, shops, museums, and heritage sites, while the award-winning beaches of Weymouth, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove are only a short drive away.

Benefiting from strong year-round demand, the property enjoys an excellent reputation and an exceptional position within the town. While not operated as a traditional hotel, The Casterbridge delivers a high-quality boutique experience, perfectly suited to guests seeking a peaceful, characterful stay without the formality of 24-hour service.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a distinctive and established business in one of Dorset’s most desirable areas — ideal for an owner-operator or an investor looking to expand their portfolio along the Jurassic Coast.

Why Guests Love Staying at The Casterbridge

- Prime, Walkable Location

- Close to Dorchester’s eateries, boutique shops, museums, two train stations to London and heritage attractions. The Jurassic Coast’s highlights are nearby.

- Boutique Comfort & Style

- Eight individually styled en-suite bedrooms provide a peaceful, elegant retreat—more intimate than a traditional hotel.

- Ideal for All Types of Stay

- Perfect for business trips, romantic getaways, cultural visits, and coastal adventures.

- Historic Charm with Modern Comforts

- Period architecture meets contemporary design, quality bedding, and a warm, homely atmosphere.

- Gateway to Outstanding Scenery

- Dramatic cliff walks, fossil hunting, and scenic coastal experiences are all within easy reach.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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About Wilson Tominey Estate Agents, Weymouth

15 Westham Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NS
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Wilson Tominey. Leading the way in sales, letting and management. Your time with us will be met with almost 100 years of senior management expertise. We instinctively know how to maximise the value of your asset and pride ourselves in giving the best customer and client experience.

A Combination of Over 100 Years Experience

Our staff have a collective of over 100 years of experience in the property profession, we care and recognise that moving home is often met with changing circumstances in someone's life and can be an emotional and daunting experience.

Our professionalism, integrity and experience ensures our loyalty lies with our client and we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of our abilities.

Our Experience Speaks Volumes

We are naturally motivated by competitiveness and the inner need to provide the best practice and complete service.

Our experience in the property business speaks volumes; Unrivalled knowledge and skill that has been honed and mastered ensures that your confidence and trust in our service is whole.

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