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Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached and extended 1950s home
  • Spacious, flexible accommodation
  • Fourth bedroom / home office option
  • Immaculately presented throughout
  • Stylish kitchen with central island
  • Impressive sitting room with bi-folds
  • Double garage and driveway parking
  • No onward chain

Description

This beautifully presented 3-4 bedroom home offers spacious accommodation, an impressive living room with bi-fold doors, enclosed garden, double garage and ample parking.

The Property - Built in the 1950s, this attractive detached and extended home offers spacious and well-balanced accommodation, combining a flexible layout with a fresh, contemporary feel. Many of the rooms enjoy a dual aspect, creating bright and welcoming spaces throughout the day. Set back from the road, the property is complemented by beautifully maintained front and rear gardens, a double garage and paved driveway providing ample off-road parking.

The ground floor centres around an impressive and well-proportioned sitting room, with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear composite deck and a large window overlooking the front garden. A Bellfires View Bell gas fire provides a striking focal point, while double doors lead through to the kitchen/dining room.

The stylish kitchen/dining room is well suited to both everyday living and entertaining, with French doors opening directly onto the garden. A large central island provides generous storage, incorporates the electric hob and extractor and features a useful breakfast bar. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of integrated appliances, including a large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, drinks fridge, washing machine, conventional oven and microwave oven, with further storage thoughtfully incorporated throughout

Also on the ground floor is a versatile additional bedroom or home office, together with a useful cloakroom/WC.

The first floor provides three further bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room. The main family bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over.

Outside - Set back from the road, the property enjoys a well-maintained front garden, mainly laid to lawn. The double garage has an electric up-and-over door and benefits from power and light, together with a window and door providing access to the rear garden. In front of the garage is a block-paved parking area.

The level rear garden is fully enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn, with well-stocked flower borders and mature shrubs and small trees towards the outer boundary. A composite deck provides an excellent space for outdoor seating and entertaining, with subtle up-lighting creating a pleasant ambience in the evenings.

Situation - This property is situated in the sought-after Manor Park area of Dorchester and is within easy reach of the town centre, which offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities, including a leisure centre, library, restaurants, café/bars and cinemas, together with the popular Brewery Square development centred around its attractive fountain square.

The property falls within the catchment area for several highly regarded schools, while Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester also offers a wide selection of sports clubs, including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are numerous footpaths and bridleways providing access to the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Dorchester South and Dorchester West railway stations provide direct services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively. Cross-channel ferry services are also available from the nearby port of Poole.

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Services - All main services are connected.
Gas fired 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: E (Dorset Council - )

Material Information - Photographs were taken in October 2025.

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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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Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£3,305
Property: £ 695,000
Deposit: £ 69,500
Interest rate: 4.86%
Term: 30 years
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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

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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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