Summary - The Grove, Dorchester DT1 1XL
2 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Compact two-bedroom home ideal for first-time buyers and investors.
2 bedrooms arranged over two floors, approx. 611 sq ft
Central Dorchester location — shops, cafés, stations within walking distance
Long lease: 925 years remaining; ground rent £5 pa
Service charge £890 pa (paid in two instalments)
No private garden; limited to on-street parking and shared access
Double glazing installed before 2002; may benefit from replacement
Modest room sizes — internal modernisation likely needed
Mains gas heating; cavity walls likely uninsulated (assumed)
This bright two-bedroom maisonette is a compact, well-located home in the heart of Dorchester, arranged over two floors and offering an efficient town-centre lifestyle. The living room benefits from twin windows and natural light, while the kitchen maximises a galley layout. Bedrooms are practical in size with built-in wardrobes to the main room.
Practical running costs are clear: a long lease (925 years remaining), low ground rent (£5 per year) and a below-average annual service charge (£890, paid in two instalments). Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators; double glazing is in place, though units date from before 2002. There is no private garden and outside space is limited to shared access and on-street parking.
The maisonette is especially well placed for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors who prioritise central convenience. Shops, cafés, cultural amenities and both Dorchester South and West stations are all within easy walking distance. Some internal modernisation (kitchen/bathroom, insulation improvements) would increase comfort and rental or resale value.
Be straightforward about constraints: internal space is modest and the building shows its mid‑20th-century construction, so prospective buyers should allow for cosmetic updating and potential improvements to heating and insulation to maximise future value. Overall this is an affordable, well-positioned entry property for town-centre living or a prudent investment starter.
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