Summary - HASCOMBE COURT 60 SOMERLEIGH ROAD DORCHESTER DT1 1AG
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact, low-maintenance retirement flat in Dorchester town centre — long lease, communal gardens..
- Central Dorchester location with shops, health services and transport nearby
- Second-floor flat with lift access and communal gardens
- Compact size ~438 sq ft; low-maintenance living
- Listing text says one double bedroom; dataset lists two bedrooms — verify
- Long lease remaining (~126 years) and chain free
- Service charge high at about £5,600 per year
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal
- Local area rated very high for crime and relatively deprived
A centrally positioned retirement apartment in Dorchester offering easy access to town facilities and communal outdoor space. The building, completed in the early 2000s, provides level access via a lift to this second-floor home and benefits from double glazing and mains gas heating. The flat is compact (around 438 sq ft) and presented with a modern kitchen and bathroom, making it suitable for someone seeking a low-maintenance town-centre base.
Important factual points for buyers: the listing text describes a one double bedroom layout, but the supplied dataset records two bedrooms — prospective purchasers should verify the exact floorplan. The property is sold chain free on a long lease (about 126 years remaining) and carries a relatively high service charge of approximately £5,600 per year. Broadband speeds are reported as slow and the immediate area scores high for crime and relative deprivation, which some buyers will want to consider.
This apartment suits an over-65 buyer looking to downsize yet remain in the heart of Dorchester with nearby shops, health services and public transport. The communal gardens and indoor shared spaces add social and outdoor options without garden upkeep. Buyers requiring faster internet, lower annual service costs or a quieter neighbourhood should weigh these factors alongside the convenience of the location.
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