Connells says ..
Situated close to Dorchester Town Centre lies this one bedroom apartment within a popular retirement complex for the over 55's. The property comprises a double bedroom, lounge-diner opening to kitchen, storage space and shower room. There is the added bonus of a communal lounge and gardens.
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a one-bedroom retirement apartment located on High West Street in Dorchester, Dorset. The apartment is situated within a larger retirement complex, offering communal gardens and a communal lounge. The apartment itself features a double bedroom, a combined lounge-diner and kitchen, and a shower room. The current condition is fair; the provided photographs indicate that while the structure is well-maintained, the interiors are somewhat dated and would benefit from modernisation. The apartment is conveniently located near Dorchester town centre and enjoys proximity to both Dorchester West and Dorchester South railway stations, making it easily accessible by rail. Several schools are within a reasonable distance, including The Thomas Hardye School (Outstanding Ofsted rating). The lack of private outdoor space, as is common with retirement apartments, may be a consideration for potential buyers. While the listed price of £75,000 appears competitive compared to other retirement apartments in the immediate vicinity, the absence of precise square footage information and the need for potential upgrades make a comprehensive market valuation challenging. Overall, this property represents a relatively affordable option for retirement living in a well-connected and convenient location, but potential buyers should factor in the costs of updating the interior to their personal tastes.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 520.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 345,000.00 £Increased by 3.53 %
- Est sale value
- 275,080.00 £Increased by 83.68 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,073.00 £/moDecreased by 14.71 %
- Est letting value
- 520.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.73 %Decreased by 17.66 %
- Crime Rate
- 3.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other Independent School | 0.97 KM | |
| Dorchester Middle School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 1.18 KM |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School, Dorchester | Academy Converter | Good | 1.48 KM |
| St Osmund'S Church Of England Middle School | Academy Converter | 1.53 KM | |
| The Thomas Hardye School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 1.63 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Lane | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barrack Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bowling Alley Walk | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Miller's Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| South Walks | £ 210,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester West | 5962 | DCW | 0.54 KM |
| Dorchester South | 5961 | DCH | 0.79 KM |
| Upwey | 5967 | UPW | 7.98 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High West Street, Dorchester | £ 75,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| High West Street, Dorchester | £ 75,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Homechester House, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 | £ 75,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
| Homechester House, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 | £ 80,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Stratton House, 59-60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 | £ 500,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 56 High West Street | £ 310,000 | 0.06 KM |
| 35 High West Street | £ 170,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 31a High West Street | £ 105,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 12 Princes Street | £ 225,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 9 Princes Street | £ 140,000 | 0.10 KM |