Guide price
£160,000
1 bed flat for saleOakery Court, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: C
Just added
Leasehold
About this property
Sitting/dining room with attractive feature window
Modern fitted kitchen
Allocated parking
No forward chain
Close to Queen Mother Square
Lease of 250 years with a remaining 219 years
Annual service charge £1,315.89
A well-presented one-bedroom first floor apartment, forming part of an attractive building with allocated parking, conveniently situated close to Queen Mother Square.
The Property
Accessed via a communal entrance hall with stairs rising to all floors, this first floor apartment offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
The entrance hall leads to a delightful sitting/dining room featuring a large, attractive window, together with an airing cupboard and a useful storage cupboard. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with under-pelmet and over-cupboard lighting, complemented by work surfaces incorporating an inset sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and grill, gas hob with extractor hood over, and a washer/dryer.
The double bedroom enjoys a sash window overlooking the rear of the building, while the bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.
Outside
Outside, the property benefits from an allocated parking space within the communal car park, together with access to a communal recycling store.
Situation
The property is situated close to Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house and hotel, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, garden centre, wine merchant, cafes and restaurants, and bus stop with frequent services into town and beyond. Poundbury, designed to be an integrated community, provides a variety of independent businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, boutiques, coffee houses and bistros, public houses, homeware stores, opticians, solicitors, accountants, and Post Office. Services also include doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, a veterinary practice, church and local hall facilities, many public green spaces, children’s play areas, and Damers First School, along with various specialist outlets.
Poundbury is within easy reach of the scenic Dorset countryside and Dorchester is just 11⁄2 miles away offering a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, gyms, library and cinemas. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School, Sunninghill Preparatory School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town has railway links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries from Poole. There is a regular bus service, with a bus stop opposite the property giving access from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
Directions
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Services
All main services are connected.
Gas fired central heating.
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
Our sellers have informed us that the property is on a 250-year lease with currently 219 years remaining.
Annual service charge £1,315.89 per annum
Management Company: Temple Hill Management, Dorchester.
Manco charge 3: We are advised that a sum of £240 per annum is payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
Photographs were taken in July 2026.
The Property
Accessed via a communal entrance hall with stairs rising to all floors, this first floor apartment offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout.
The entrance hall leads to a delightful sitting/dining room featuring a large, attractive window, together with an airing cupboard and a useful storage cupboard. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with under-pelmet and over-cupboard lighting, complemented by work surfaces incorporating an inset sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and grill, gas hob with extractor hood over, and a washer/dryer.
The double bedroom enjoys a sash window overlooking the rear of the building, while the bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.
Outside
Outside, the property benefits from an allocated parking space within the communal car park, together with access to a communal recycling store.
Situation
The property is situated close to Queen Mother Square, which provides a good range of amenities including Waitrose, a public house and hotel, butcher, Luxury Monart Spa, garden centre, wine merchant, cafes and restaurants, and bus stop with frequent services into town and beyond. Poundbury, designed to be an integrated community, provides a variety of independent businesses, including hairdressers and beauty salons, boutiques, coffee houses and bistros, public houses, homeware stores, opticians, solicitors, accountants, and Post Office. Services also include doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, a veterinary practice, church and local hall facilities, many public green spaces, children’s play areas, and Damers First School, along with various specialist outlets.
Poundbury is within easy reach of the scenic Dorset countryside and Dorchester is just 11⁄2 miles away offering a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, gyms, library and cinemas. It is in the catchment area of a number of highly regarded schools such as the Prince of Wales First School, Dorchester Middle School, Sunninghill Preparatory School and the Thomas Hardye School. There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf clubs. The town has railway links to both London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads.
The A35 gives access to Poole and Bournemouth and the cross channel ferries from Poole. There is a regular bus service, with a bus stop opposite the property giving access from Poundbury to Dorchester with connections to surrounding towns and villages. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with sandy beaches and water sports along the coast of Weymouth/Portland.
Directions
What3words///excellent.shutting.months
Services
All main services are connected.
Gas fired central heating.
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
Our sellers have informed us that the property is on a 250-year lease with currently 219 years remaining.
Annual service charge £1,315.89 per annum
Management Company: Temple Hill Management, Dorchester.
Manco charge 3: We are advised that a sum of £240 per annum is payable to the Poundbury Estate Company.
Photographs were taken in July 2026.
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