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Fourgates Road, Dorchester, Dorset

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Generous living area
  • Leafy outlook
  • Convenient location
  • Garage in a block
  • Communal gardens
  • Good decorative order
  • Gas central heating & double glazing
  • No chain

Description

A spacious first floor apartment with 2 double bedrooms, open plan living areas and garage, located in Dorchester town.

The Property - Fourgates Road is conveniently positioned, with easy access to the town centre, local schools, Dorchester Hospital and the nearby Poundbury development. The property is situated on the first floor and enjoys a light and airy feel throughout.

A private entrance leads into the internal entrance hall, which benefits from a useful cloaks cupboard and provides access to the main hallway, with doors leading to all rooms.

The spacious sitting room features a large, sunny window overlooking a leafy aspect to the front, along with a generous built-in storage cupboard. The fitted kitchen is both practical and well designed, with a breakfast bar providing space for three or four stools. It is equipped with a gas hob and eye-level electric oven, with space for a fridge, freezer and washing machine. A large larder cupboard, with additional room for a further kitchen appliance, provides excellent storage.

Both double bedrooms are positioned to the rear of the apartment and benefit from built-in wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is a fully tiled family bathroom with a bathtub with shower over.

Outside - The property benefits from well maintained communal gardens which surround the main building.
A single garage can be found to the rear of the property in a block, with up and over door.

Situation - Dorchester is a thriving county town offering an excellent range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities. The popular Brewery Square development provides a vibrant destination with restaurants, cafés, a cinema and a selection of independent and national retailers, while the town also benefits from a variety of sports and recreational facilities.

The property is well placed for a number of reputable schools and Dorset County Hospital, with Dorchester South and Dorchester West railway stations providing mainline services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively. A Tesco superstore on the outskirts of Dorchester is also within easy reach.

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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: B (Dorset Council - )

Lease Details - Leasehold: 999 years from 14th June 1984 (956 years remaining).
Service Charge: £2,040 per annum (£170 per month), payable to and managed by Coco Property.
Ground rent: £10 per annum.

Material Information - Photographs were taken in September 2026.
Asbestos containing material is found in the boxing around soil pipes and electrical risers situated in a cupboard in the living room and the main bedroom.
Vendor has advised that there is a tumble dryer available for residents use in adjacent block.

Brochures

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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: B
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage en bloc
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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Fourgates Road, Dorchester, Dorset

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£820
Property: £ 165,000
Deposit: £ 16,500
Interest rate: 5.24%
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

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• 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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