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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · DT1 1NF
Sold STCReduced £10k (−5.9%) on 26 OctListed 176 days
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About
A well-presented one-bedroom maisonette set close to the heart of Dorchester, offering characterful accommodation arranged over two floors.
Combining period features with practical modern living, the property includes a kitchen/dining room, a light-filled sitting room with bay window, a double bedroom with views to the rear and a balcony accessed from the bathroom, all within easy walking distance of the town centre.
The property is accessed via a communal entrance, with stairs rising to the first floor where the maisonette begins.
The sitting room is a bright and welcoming space, featuring a bay window that draws in natural light and a characterful feature fireplace, creating a lovely focal point.
To the rear, the kitchen/dining room provides a sociable and practical space, fitted with a range of base and eye-level units.
There is an electric oven with hob and extractor over, along with space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine, and ample room for a table and chairs, making it well suited to everyday living.
A Worcester boiler is also located here. The bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite, including a walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC.
A door from the bathroom leads out onto a balcony, offering an elevated outlook to the rear. Stairs rise to the upper floor where the double bedroom can be found.
This is a generous and characterful room, enjoying views to the rear and benefiting from useful eaves storage.
To the front of the property, there is a small garden area leading to the communal entrance. On-street permit parking is available nearby.
Situated within walking distance of Dorchester town centre, the property benefits from easy access to a wide range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Dorchester also offers mainline rail links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, along with convenient access to the surrounding countryside and Jurassic Coast.
Value & comps
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Returns
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