Connells says ..
The property comprises two generous bedrooms, the principal with built in wardrobes, family bathroom, storage cupboards, generous lounge-diner and modern kitchen. There is the added bonus of an intercom system, allocated parking space and access to visitor parking.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom property located on Princes Street in Dorchester, Dorset, presents a mixed bag of attributes. Its location in Dorchester is generally positive, benefiting from proximity to railway stations (Dorchester West and Dorchester South) and a reasonable distance from schools like St. Mary’s Catholic First School and Manor Park Church of England First School (both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted). This enhances its appeal as a family home or investment property.
However, the property’s limitations lie in its condition and lack of outdoor space. While not showing significant structural problems, the photographs indicate a need for some updating, particularly within the kitchen and bathroom. The absence of a garden or any outdoor area is a significant drawback for many buyers.
The asking price of £220,000 requires more context for a complete analysis, as the comparative listing data does not provide their square footage. A detailed comparison requires such data. Nevertheless, the price seems relatively competitive when compared to other properties mentioned in the vicinity, provided that those properties have comparable square footage.
In summary, this property offers a potentially worthwhile investment in Dorchester. Buyers should factor in the cost of modernisation and the lack of outdoor space as potential drawbacks.
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
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 700.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 345,000.00 £Increased by 3.53 %
- Est sale value
- 370,300.00 £Increased by 83.68 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,073.00 £/moDecreased by 14.71 %
- Est letting value
- 700.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.73 %Decreased by 17.66 %
- Crime Rate
- 67.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other Independent School | 0.71 KM | |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School, Dorchester | Academy Converter | Good | 1.22 KM |
| Dorchester Middle School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 1.29 KM |
| St Osmund'S Church Of England Middle School | Academy Converter | 1.29 KM | |
| Manor Park Church Of England First School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.47 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Alley Walk | £ 300,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| South Walks | £ 210,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Acland Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pope Street | £ 361,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Maltings Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester West | 5962 | DCW | 0.57 KM |
| Dorchester South | 5961 | DCH | 0.59 KM |
| Upwey | 5967 | UPW | 7.95 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Mews East, Dorchester | £ 210,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Princes Mews East, Dorchester, Dorset | £ 410,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Princes Mews East, Princes Street, Dorchester | £ 395,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 230,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 240,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.08 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Alexandra Terrace | £ 290,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 3 Alexandra Terrace | £ 315,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 20 Somerleigh Road | £ 124,950 | 0.12 KM |
| 32 Somerleigh Road | £ 187,500 | 0.12 KM |
| 8 Somerleigh Road | £ 300,000 | 0.12 KM |