# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (DT1 1TL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 11, BENJAMIN FERREY HOUSE, SOMERLEIGH ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET DT1 1TL | | Price | £1,100 pcm | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £213,000 May 2023 | ## Description A superbly presented fully furnished one bedroom first floor apartment which forms part of a block of apartments converted from the former Dorchester Hospital. The apartment is accessed through a very attractive communal entrance and stairwell with tiled floors and post boxes. The apartment is located on the first floor. The accommodation comprises, Entrance hall off which there is a cloakroom with separate WC. To the end of the hall there is the entrance to the living/dining room which has large windows to the rear and side, and high ceilings. The kitchen is fully fitted with granite worksurfaces and has integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, electric double oven, gas hob and cooker hood over. The bedroom has a double bedroom with built in wardrobes, and en suite shower room off which there is a large walk in storage/laundry/dressing room. Apologies no pets or children. EPC Band C, Council tax band D Communal Hallway Security entrance door with stairs to first floor Building benefits from a lift. UTILITIES Mains gas, electricity, water and sewerage BROADBAND COVERAGE (The speeds indicated on the checker are the fastest estimated speeds predicted by the network operator(s) providing services in this area. Actual service availability at a property or speeds received may be different and we recommend these are checked). Standard 17 Mbps 1 Mbps Good Superfast 71 Mbps 15 Mbps Good Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 200 Mbps Good MOBILE COVERAGE - Indoor and Outdoor (Results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different from results and may be affected by network outages)This information is for general reference only and should be checked with each provider. EE Likely to have good coverage Three Likely to have good coverage and supports multimedia O2 Likely to have good coverage Vodafone Likely to have good coverage Fees apply; • Holding deposit; equivalent to one weeks rent £253. This payment will be deducted from the first month’s rent or paid back to the tenant via bank transfer once referencing has been completed and a tenancy start date agreed. Please see our terms and conditions for more details. • Late payment of rent; 3% above the Bank of England base rate which, after 14 days can be backdated to the day rent was due. • Any alternations/variations to the tenancy agreement; £50. • Early termination fee (with landlords consent) £495. • All charges are inclusive of vat. A property cannot be held in reserve until all relevant monies have been paid. The holding deposit is non-refundable if the tenancy does not go ahead due to the tenants providing false or misleading information, pulling out or failing the right to rent check. Details will be put in writing to the tenants within 7 days of the application not proceeding. • Any keys or security devices that are lost during the tenancy will be charged to the tenant. GTH are regulated by the RICS in regards to monies held by all parties and are members of the Property Redress Scheme. Allocated parking space for one vehicle and facility for visitor parking. Designated location for storage of bins and recycling. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/173826386/1310428) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/173826386/1310429) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/173826386/1310430) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/173826386/1310431) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/173826386/1310432) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/173826386/1310433) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/173826386/1310434) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/173826386/1310435) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/173826386/1310436) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/173826386/1310437) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/173826386/1310438) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/173826386/1310439) - Picture No. 14 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173826386/1310440) - EPC Rating Graph ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dorset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £937/mo - **Realistic:** £1,041/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,145/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worcester South (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £567/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Cornhill, DT1 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Jubilee Court, DT1 | £825/mo | 1 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Church Street, DT1 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Icen Way, DT1 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Maisonette, Eldridge Street, DT1 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Prince Of Wales Road, DT1 | £900/mo | 1 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £888/mo (6 listings)** ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 954.5% - **Monthly cashflow:** £758/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2852% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)