Summary - 21 FORTUNESWELL PORTLAND DT5 1LP
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Spacious top-floor master bedroom suite with abundant floor space.
Triple-glazed windows to front and new front door recently fitted.
Private enclosed rear garden with patio and mature planting.
Separate dining room and flexible layout for home working.
Compact galley kitchen; may need enlargement or modernisation.
Period build (pre-1900) — likely no wall insulation, check damp.
Above-average local crime; area classified as deprived blue-collar terraces.
Freehold, mains gas heating, excellent mobile, fast broadband.
This three-bedroom Victorian terrace in Fortuneswell offers a spacious top-floor master suite and flexible living across three floors — well suited to a family seeking room to grow or someone wanting home-working space. The living room's bay window and high ceilings bring natural light to the front, while the separate dining room and small garden with patio provide practical entertaining and outdoor options.
Practical updates include new front door, triple glazing to the front elevation and a positive airflow ventilation system, improving comfort and energy performance. The property is freehold, has mains gas central heating, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working and modern family life. Council tax is low.
Buyers should note the house sits in a deprived, blue-collar terrace area with above-average local crime and small plot size. The stone walls are likely uninsulated and the house, dating from before 1900, may need further insulation or damp checks; some internal cosmetic modernisation is likely required. The kitchen is compact and there is a single family shower room.
Location is a genuine strength: Fortuneswell amenities, schools and transport links are nearby, and Chesil Beach is a short stroll away — attractive for coastal lifestyle or rental demand. The layout and period features give scope to personalise or upgrade the property for better long-term value.
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