Summary - Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1PD
3 bed 3 bath Flat
Light-filled 3-bed penthouse in a landmark building — generous space, town-centre location.
Extremely large 2,086 sq ft penthouse with L-shaped, light-filled layout
Three double bedrooms, two ensuite bathrooms and a separate shower room
Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with four rooflights (one retractable)
Two allocated off-street parking spaces plus visitor bays
Leasehold with 118 years remaining — not freehold
Service charge £5,000/year (above average); ground rent £350/year
Local area: very high crime rate and classified as deprived, ageing urban community
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; no flood risk
Set within The Old Rectory, this top-floor penthouse combines historic character with contemporary living across an expansive 2,086 sq ft layout. Light pours in through four rooflights — one retractable — to highlight the open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, plus a separate utility and plentiful built-in storage. Two allocated off-street parking spaces and visitor bays add practical convenience in the town centre.
The apartment offers three double bedrooms and three bathrooms including two en-suites; the principal suite includes its own reception area suitable as a dressing room or study. High-quality kitchen appliances and fitted sanitaryware give a finished, move-in-ready feel, while generous room proportions suit entertaining or comfortable long-term living.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold (118 years remaining) with an above-average service charge of £5,000pa and a ground rent of £350pa. The immediate area records very high crime levels and is classified as a deprived, ageing urban community — factor these into security and lifestyle planning. Council tax is described as affordable and the building shows strong broadband and mobile connectivity.
This penthouse will suit buyers who value a striking period setting close to Dorchester’s shops, Borough Gardens and transport links, and who can accommodate higher communal costs and take a pragmatic approach to local safety and area regeneration prospects.
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