2 Bed Flat, Single Let, Dorchester, DT1 3TS £250,000

MANSELL HOUSE Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3TS - 12 days ago
Leasehold
BTL
97

Property History

Listed for £250,000

January 12, 2026

Sold for £150,000

2011

Sold for £190,000

2007

Sold for £157,500

2007

Sold for £165,000

2004

Floor Plans

Description

Offered with no forward chain is this purpose built apartment in the heart of Poundbury occupying the whole of the top floor. The unusually laid out accommodation comprises a large sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms, en-suite shower room and a bathroom. The property is south-east facing, and benefits from a private aspect and extensive views over the already completed areas of the development with hills and fields beyond. EPC rating TBC.

Situation - Poundbury is designed to be a sustainable development where it is possible to meet a higher proportion of daily needs on foot. Within walking distance to the property there is a plethora of amenities including Waitrose, The Duchess of Cornwall Hotel and Restaurant and an ever-growing range of bistros, coffee shops, beauty salons, shops, hairdressers, dentists, medical centre, and garden centre. The Great Field is a short walk away and offers a wonderful open space. A Monart luxury spa is situated within the Royal Pavilion, Queen Mother Square and the Dorset County Hospital is also nearby.
Dorchester, is rich in Roman heritage, with sites like the Dorset County Museum and Maiden Castle offering glimpses into its past. It is also well known for its literary connections to Thomas Hardy and set amongst beautiful rural countryside. Dorchester offers shopping and social facilities with cinemas, museums, leisure centre and weekly market. There are many excellent restaurants, public houses and riverside walks. There are train links to London Waterloo, Bristol Temple Meads, and regular bus routes to adjoining towns. Brewery Square is set within the heart of Dorchester and is a vibrant area offering further shopping and eating facilities with a central open space hosting several events throughout the year.

Appartment - Enter into the building and stairs that rise to the first floor, take you through to the communal hallway. From here a door provides access to number 9.

Entrance Hall - The entrance hall offers a coat rail and space for shoe storage, complemented by a wall-mounted radiator and a wall-mounted central heating boiler. A wall-mounted entry phone provides added security and convenient communication for visitors. Doors provide access to the bathroom, Sitting room and bedroom two.

Bathroom - The bathroom is comprised of a panelled in bath with shower head attachment, a W/C and hand wash basin, a radiator placed under the good sized window set within the sloping ceiling and extractor fan. The room is completed with neutrally toned, part tiled walls and wooden Vinyl flooring.

Sitting Room - Enter through a double door and into the living room, benefitting from an abundance of natural light via two rear windows set within the sloping ceiling. The room offers a comfortable seating area with space for lounge furniture, complemented by a feature ceiling light and soft, neutral décor. Additional features include a coal gas fire with surround and mantle and fitted carpet. There are two additional doors, one door providing access to the Bedroom one and the other provides access to the kitchen.

Kitchen/Diner - The kitchen/diner provides space for dining furniture and has of a range of wall and base level, wood effect units, with work surface over housing the integral stoves oven and four ring gas hob with extractor hood above. There is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. There is space for free standing appliances and a window set within the ceiling allows in natural light. The room is finished with tiled splash back, neutrally toned décor and wood effect flooring.

Bedrooms - Bedroom one is of good sized and features excellent storage solutions via Double fitted storage cupboards and a large airing cupboard. The airing cupboard houses water tank and a fire door that grants access through to the communal hall. Additionally, the room benefits from an en-suit comprised of a shower cubicle, a W/C, hand wash basin, a radiator and extractor fan. The room is finished with part tiled walls and wood effect flooring.

Bedroom two, accessed from the entrance hall, is a versatile room of double size and features a sliding mirrored door, storage cupboard and a front aspect facing window. The room is finished with carpet and neutral tones.

Agents Notes - There are 125 years from 29th September 2003
There is a monthly service charge of £192
There is an annual Manco charge of £232. This figure is reduced to £220.00 upon receipt of an early payment.
For further information on Poundbury including covenants and stipulations, please visit

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected.
Gas fired central heating.

Local Authorities - Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ

The council tax band is C.

Broadband And Mobile Service - At the time of the listing, standard, superfast and ultrafast broadband are available.

Mobile phone service varies dependent upon your provider and we recommend you visit the Ofcom website checker to confirm.

For up-to-date information please visit

Flood Risk - Enquire for up-to-date details or check the
website for the most current rating.

Stamp Duty - Stamp duty is likely to be payable on this property dependent upon your circumstance.
Please visit the below website to check this.

Agent Details

Parkers Property Consultants And Valuers, Dorchester

01305 232010

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