3-bedroom flat · DT1 2ES
Sold STCListed 94 days
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About
A spacious three-bedroom first-floor apartment with private garden, balcony, garage and parking, offering exciting scope for modernisation in a sought-after Dorchester location.
The Property - Occupying the first floor, this spacious three-bedroom apartment presents an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking a property they can update and personalise to their own tastes.
Offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout, together with the rare advantage of its own private garden, balcony, garage and parking.
Accessed via its own private entrance, stairs rise to a welcoming landing from which all principal rooms are arranged.
The generous sitting room is a particular feature, filled natural light and providing ample space for both seating and dining furniture.
A door opens onto the private balcony, creating a pleasant spot to enjoy a morning coffee or evening drink overlooking the surrounding area.
The kitchen lies adjacent to the sitting room and offers a practical layout with a range of fitted units and space for appliances.
There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom, together with two further bedrooms that would lend themselves equally well as guest accommodation or a home office.
The apartment is served by a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom, adding to the practicality of the layout.
Outside - The property enjoys the significant benefit of a private garden, offering a wonderful blank canvas for keen gardeners or those wishing to create an attractive outdoor entertaining space.
In addition, there is a single garage and off-road parking, features that are increasingly sought after within this popular residential location.
Situation - Castle Park is approximately half a mile from Dorchester town centre, the property enjoys a convenient and desirable setting.
Dorchester offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and everyday amenities, while the vibrant Brewery Square development provides a superb selection of eateries, independent and national retailers, and a cinema.
The property is also well placed for access to Dorset County Hospital and falls within the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools.
Dorchester South and Dorchester West railway stations provide mainline services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively, offering excellent transport links.
A Tesco superstore and retail park are within walking distance, while nearby countryside walks lead towards Maiden Castle and the surrounding Dorset countryside, providing easy access to some of the area's most scenic landscapes.
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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 - ) Material Information - This apartment is offered for sale with a freehold title and benefits from no service charges or ground rent payable.
Photos were taken in June 2026.
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