Summary - 9, LOUISE ROAD, DORCHESTER DT1 2LT
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period house with large central garden — ideal for a thoughtful renovation..
Three spacious bedrooms with period features and good natural light
Large rear garden — rare central space, greenhouse, shed, mature planting
Walking distance to Dorchester town centre, shops and healthcare
Requires renovation and modernisation throughout; budget for updates
Single bathroom plus separate W.C.; may be limiting for some households
Double glazing installed pre-2002 — may need eventual replacement
Freehold tenure, approx 1,048 sq ft, affordable council tax banding
On-street parking only; no off-street parking provision
Step into a spacious Edwardian semi-detached home on Louise Road, Dorchester, offering a comfortable layout and a large private garden in a central DT1 location. Cherished by one family for over 50 years, the house retains period character — a bright sitting room with a fireplace, a separate dining room and three well-proportioned bedrooms provide a solid canvas for personalisation.
This property is best suited to someone looking to modernise rather than move in immediately. It needs renovation and updating throughout, but notable assets include cavity walls, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, and double glazing already installed (pre-2002). The generous rear garden is a standout for central Dorchester and offers scope for landscaping, accessible outdoor living or growing space.
Practical points for buyers: the home is freehold, around 1,048 sq ft, and sits in an affluent, low-crime area with fast broadband and average mobile signal. On-street parking is available. Its town-centre walkability places shops, healthcare and transport within easy reach — a convenient setting for downsizers or retirees who want local amenity access without dependence on a car.
Honest drawbacks: the property requires renovation and modernisation works, including likely cosmetic and systems upgrades. Double glazing is older and may need replacing in time. There is only one bathroom (plus separate W.C.), which may be restrictive for some buyers. Prospective purchasers should budget for refurbishment and inspect services and structural condition before committing.
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