Summary - Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AG
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Secure over-65s living close to Dorchester shops and communal gardens.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment, 610 sq ft
This ground-floor retirement apartment offers comfortable, manageable living for an over-65s purchaser seeking proximity to Dorchester town centre. The one double bedroom and living space sit within a gated, modern complex with mature communal gardens, a residents’ lounge and 24-hour emergency response. The property is chain-free with a long 125-year lease and nominal ground rent.
Practical conveniences include off-street resident/visitor parking (first-come basis), mains gas central heating and double glazing installed after 2002. Customisable care packages are available for those who may want additional support now or in the future. The apartment’s 610 sq ft footprint provides a straightforward, blank-canvas interior ready for personal touches.
Buyers should note material considerations: the service charge is high at £5,628 per year, broadband speeds are slow, and the local area records a very high crime level and wider area deprivation. Parking is not allocated and is on a first-come basis. These factors affect ongoing costs, connectivity and local safety perceptions and should be weighed alongside the building’s security features and onsite support.
Overall, this property suits a purchaser seeking secure, low-maintenance retirement living within easy walking distance of shops, services and transport — provided they accept higher communal charges and the local area challenges.
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