Fordington Gardens, Dorchester, DT1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- One bedroom
- Open plan reception space
- Short walk to Dorchester Town Centre
- Excellent investment or first time purchase
Description
DESCRIPTION
Situated within close proximity to Dorchester Town Centre this one bedroom home offers a great opportunity for first time buyers and investors alike. The property consists of brick elevations set under a tile hung roof, set over two floors with an ‘up-side-down’ layout. On entering the property, a central hallway provides access to the bathroom, ground floor bedroom and airing cupboard. The bedroom is a double room with space for free standing furniture. The bathroom comprises a panelled bath with tiled surround, handwash basin and WC. Stairs ascend to the first floor comprising an open plan kitchen/ living dining room. The kitchen area is U-shaped with wooden units and counter tops, fitted with a sink and drainer and eye level oven. An additional countertop area, has space for white goods beneath or could also act as a breakfast bar if required. The sitting/ dining area is open-plan and enjoys a double aspect to the front and rear of the property.
OUTSIDE
A grass parking area to the rear of the property provides parking for one vehicle. As the parking area immediately abuts the property there is also the potential to fit a EV charging point if desired.
SITUATION
Situated within the popular residential area of Fordington, there is the perfect combination of what feels like village living combined with the practicality of being in close proximity to the numerous facilities of Dorchester town centre. This sought after location is within catchment for a number of well-regarded local schools, notably The Thomas Hardye School. The county town of Dorchester is steeped in history and enjoys some of the county's most noted period architecture, all set amongst beautiful rural countryside with easy access to the coast at Weymouth. Amenities are plentiful including: mainline rail link to Waterloo, supermarkets, cinema, arts centre, museum and wine bars.
SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
Electric heating
Mains electricity & water
Council Tax Band A £1810.08 (2025/26)
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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.
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Particulars- 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: TBC
- 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.
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- 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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About Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Dorchester
45 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UT
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