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Vespasian Way, Dorchester

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Modern detached family home
  • Excellent modernisation opportunity
  • West-facing private rear garden
  • Driveway and garage parking
  • Walking distance to town centre
  • Near hospital and popular schools

Description

A spacious four-bedroom detached home with garage, west-facing garden and excellent potential near Dorchester town centre.

The Property - Conveniently situated within easy reach of Dorset County Hospital, the town centre and well-regarded schools, including Thomas Hardye School, this modern detached family home offers well-proportioned accommodation and presents an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to modernise and update to their own specification.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with cloakroom and understairs storage cupboard, a sitting room with television point and double doors opening into a separate dining room, and a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of base and wall units with work surfaces incorporating a sink and drainer. There is an integrated electric oven with gas hob, together with space for a washing machine, fridge and freezer. A separate utility room provides additional storage, space for a tumble dryer and houses the wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.

On the first floor, the landing has an airing cupboard and access to the loft space, which benefits from lighting and partial boarding. There are three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, together with a fourth single bedroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash hand basin and WC, and there is also a separate shower room.

Further benefits include gas-fired central heating and UPVC double glazing throughout.

Outside - To the front, the garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a selection of mature shrubs. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to the garage, while a side path gives access to the rear garden.

The west-facing rear garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and borders. A paved patio adjoins the house, providing an ideal seating area, and there is an outside tap, a garden shed and space for a rotary washing line.

Situation - The property is situated in a highly sought-after residential area, just half a mile from Dorchester town centre. Dorchester offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, and services, while Brewery Square provides a vibrant mix of dining options, retail outlets, and a cinema.

Dorset County Hospital is close by, along with several well-regarded schools. The town is well connected by rail, with Dorchester South and West stations offering mainline services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.

Within walking distance are the town’s main supermarket and a retail park, as well as convenient access to scenic countryside walks, including routes to Maiden Castle and beyond. The area also benefits from a variety of sporting facilities, including a golf course at Came Down, a sports complex and swimming pool near Thomas Hardy School, and sailing opportunities at nearby Weymouth and Portland.

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Services - Mains gas, water, electric and drainage are connected.
Gas fired central heating system.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (

Council Tax Band: E (Dorset Council - )

Material Information - Photos were taken in June 2026.

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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: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
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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Vespasian Way, Dorchester

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,182
Property: £ 435,000
Deposit: £ 43,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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Renovation potential
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About Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester

9 Weymouth Avenue Brewery Square, Dorchester DT1 1QR
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Exciting News!! Symonds & Sampson LLP is delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

Residential Estate Agents You Can Trust

Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

Proudly independent to this day, our reputation is built on trust and integrity, and our forward-thinking experts are committed to providing a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably the most significant investment you will ever make, and you can trust our knowledgeable agents to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.

• 17 regional offices

• Over 90 qualified professionals

• The London Office

• Extensive register of applicants actively searching for property

• Over 250,000 average monthly website views

• Over 1,500,000 average monthly reach on social media

We are one of the few firms in the area that can offer the sale of property by private treaty, auction and tender, and we are proud of our thriving letting and property management department.

Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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