Guide price

£150,000

1 bed flat for sale
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

Just added
Retirement
Chain free
Leasehold
Added on 17/09/2026

About this property

    A 1 bedroom retirement apartment in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre. Offered with no onward chain.

    Situated within the highly regarded Hascombe Court, this spacious one-bedroom apartment forms part of an exclusive close-care development designed to offer independent living with the reassurance of tailored care and support services when required. Residents benefit from a range of customisable care packages, including daily healthcare assistant visits, housekeeping and laundry services, together with excellent communal facilities. These include a residents' lounge and dining area, guest accommodation for visitors, 24-hour emergency response provision, and access to on-site nursing care facilities if needed. A welcoming communal entrance, lift and stair access serve all floors. The apartment itself offers well-proportioned and light-filled accommodation throughout. The bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and attractive views. A modern shower room serves the accommodation and comprises a corner shower, WC, and integrated basin with useful storage. The bright and spacious open-plan sitting/dining room enjoys a light and inviting living space. Adjoining the reception area is a well-equipped kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, an eye-level oven, sink with drainer, and space and plumbing for white goods.

    Outside there are well maintained and landscaped communal grounds with various seating areas, paved terraces and resident/visitor parking spaces available
    Services & outgoings


    All mains services

    Gas fired central heating

    Council Tax Band B

    Lease 150 years from 2001 (with 124 years remaining). Service charge £6,180 per annum, paid on a monthly basis in £515 amounts. To include 24hr emergency response, monthly activities and two large events, building insurance, maintenance of communal areas and gardens.
    Situation

    Hascombe Court is conveniently situated in the heart of Dorchester, with the town centre just a short walk away. A wide range of everyday amenities, independent shops, cafés and supermarkets are all within easy reach, making it an ideal location for those seeking a comfortable and well-connected lifestyle. The popular Brewery Square development is also nearby, offering an excellent selection of restaurants, bars and retail outlets, together with a multi-screen cinema providing a variety of entertainment options. The nearby Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide mainline rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads respectively.
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    Additional information

    Broadband: Superfast broadband available. Highest available upload speed - 9 Mbps. Highest Available download speed - 55Mbps

    Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, three and vodafone. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider.

    Flooding: The property is in an area at a very
    low risk from River/Sea flooding.

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    • Tenure

      Leasehold (123 years)

    • Service charge

      £6,180 per year

    • Council tax band

      B

    • Ground rent

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