Somerleigh Road, Dorchester
By Symonds & Sampson
£ 199,950
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Symonds & Sampson says ..
A one-bedroom, third-floor apartment for over 65s, offering independence and a high quality of life during retirement, all while being conveniently located near the town centre.
Property Oracle says ..
Dorchester is a popular market town in Dorset, with good transport links via train to London Waterloo and other parts of the UK. The property’s proximity to Dorchester West train station (0.42 KM) is a significant advantage, as is its relative closeness to several schools, although further information on their specific ratings and suitability would be needed for a complete assessment. The surrounding area appears well-maintained, based on the provided images. The property seems to be in good condition. The images show a well-maintained interior with modern appliances and fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom. There are no visible signs of significant wear and tear or the need for immediate repairs. The property includes access to communal gardens, which is a positive feature, especially for a retirement property. While this is not a large private garden, it provides outdoor space for residents. The listed price of £199,950 is significantly lower than the average price of £292,563 for the area. Considering the smaller size (422 sqft compared to the average of 942 sqft), the lower price per sqft (£310 compared to the average of £310) is reasonable, particularly given the property’s good condition and convenient location. However, a direct comparison to similarly sized and styled properties in the immediate vicinity would provide more conclusive evidence. The lack of sqft data for nearby listings makes a precise price comparison difficult.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 8
- Condition
- 9
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 422.00
- Lot (est)
- 570.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 345,000.00 £Increased by 3.53 %
- Est sale value
- 223,238.00 £Increased by 83.68 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,073.00 £/moDecreased by 14.71 %
- Est letting value
- 422.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.73 %Decreased by 17.66 %
- Crime Rate
- 44.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Other Independent School | 0.73 KM | |
| Dorchester Middle School | Academy Converter | Requires improvement | 1.15 KM |
| St Mary'S Catholic First School, Dorchester | Academy Converter | Good | 1.19 KM |
| St Osmund'S Church Of England Middle School | Academy Converter | 1.20 KM | |
| Manor Park Church Of England First School | Voluntary Controlled School | Good | 1.37 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 |
| Pope Street | £ 361,250 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Maltings Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Acland Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester West | 5962 | DCW | 0.42 KM |
| Dorchester South | 5961 | DCH | 0.44 KM |
| Upwey | 5967 | UPW | 7.77 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 199,950 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 325,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 375,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 350,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Somerleigh Road, Dorchester | £ 365,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Little Keep Gate | £ 187,500 | 0.08 KM |
| 15 Little Keep Gate | £ 197,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 3 Alexandra Terrace | £ 315,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 7 Alexandra Terrace | £ 290,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 48 Somerleigh Road | £ 170,000 | 0.11 KM |