Summary - 61 HIGH STREET FORDINGTON DORCHESTER DT1 1LD
4 bed 2 bath House
Spacious four-bedroom period home overlooking Fordington Green with garage and garden.
Grade II listed period townhouse; character features and high ceilings throughout
Large lower-ground kitchen/family room with AGA and granite surfaces
Four well-proportioned bedrooms across multiple floors
Beautifully landscaped walled garden and gated off-road parking
Recently rebuilt detached garage with powered loft room above
Listed status and conservation area—consents likely needed for changes
Stone walls likely uninsulated; older double glazing may need upgrading
Council Tax Band F; area shows mixed socio-economic indicators
Purbeck House is a substantial Grade II listed period townhouse overlooking Fordington Green, offering generous family accommodation across multiple levels. Character features remain throughout—sash windows, exposed beams, flagstone floors and working fireplaces—giving the house authentic period charm and generous ceiling heights. The lower-ground kitchen/family room with granite tops and a gas AGA provides a welcoming social hub, while separate reception rooms and a study give flexible space for living and home working.
Outside, the property benefits from a beautifully landscaped walled garden, gated off‑road parking and a recently rebuilt detached garage with a powered loft room – useful for storage, workshop use or a studio. Rail links to London Waterloo are available from nearby Dorchester stations, and local schools, shops and countryside walks are all within easy reach, making this a centrally placed family home.
Important practical considerations: the Grade II listing and conservation-area location mean external and some internal changes will be restricted and subject to consent, which may complicate modernisation. The building’s original sandstone/limestone walls are assumed to have no added insulation and the existing double glazing was installed before 2002, so upgrading for energy efficiency may be required. Council Tax is in Band F, and the wider area has mixed socio‑economic indicators to note.
This house will suit buyers who value period character, generous internal space and a central Dorchester location, and who are comfortable working within listed‑building constraints to refresh parts of the home. The garage with loft room and the flexible layout add practical value for families, home workers or buyers seeking ancillary accommodation.
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