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CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32, LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET DT1 1WY

2 beds 2 baths Listed 17 Jul 2023 (-1062d)

£345,000

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Reduced on 6 Jun 2024

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (998 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£385,000 Apr 2022

Local average

£839,707 (-58.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,388 of 33,755)

Street crime

88 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Exclusive over 60's building
  • Ground floor apartment
  • Direct door access to the garden
  • Off street parking opposite the main entrance
  • 24/7 call system for emmergencies
  • On-site House Manager
  • Camera entry system
  • Communal lounge
  • Guest suite
  • Council Tax Band D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A contemporary and high specification, ground floor apartment with garden access and 2 double bedrooms, located in Dorchester town with off street parking.

The Property - Casterbridge Court is a luxury retirement living development of just 44 apartments for the over 60's within close proximity of the County town centre of Dorchester. This ground floor, 2 double bedroom apartment benefits from an on-site House Manager during office hours and a 24/7 call system for emergencies, meaning peace of mind with for your safety, security and accessibility.

Built with a high end specification in mind this beautifully designed exclusive ground level apartment with direct garden access, is fitted with ample storage cupboards, raised sockets and appliances of ease of use.

The apartment benefits from being located to the rear of the building and takes full advantage of its sunny aspect. The sitting room has a large glazed door giving direct access to the patio and the communal gardens beyond. The kitchen has been fitted to a high standard including built in fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washer / dryer, microwave and electric oven and hob. The 2 bedrooms are both spacious double bedrooms and the master bedroom has a built in walk in wardrobe with quality shelving and rails. The spacious stylish ensuite has an extra large level walk in shower cubicle with full tiling and a fitted cupboard with shelving. The main bathroom is also spacious and has a bath as well as shower cubicle. The apartment entrance all is fitted with a large walk in utility cupboard with space and plumbing for a washer / dryer as well as the Vent-Axia boiler, pressurised hot water cylinder and there is further space for storage.

Outside there are well kept communal gardens with patio areas for out door dining and socialising and there is the advantage of a designated off road parking space located right opposite the main entrance.

Situation - Located a short distance away from amenities, Casterbridge Court is located close to a good range of shops, supermarkets, medical centre, restaurants and leisure facilities to include the ever growing Brewery Square Development. The Dorset County Hospital is also nearby. Dorchester also benefits from a highly regarded bus service and two train stations, with Dorchester South being a mainline station straight to London Waterloo.

There are numerous sports clubs around the town including cricket, rugby, football, tennis and golf. There are many footpaths and bridleways across the beautiful surrounding countryside. The Jurassic Coastline is a few miles to the south with some sandy beaches, outstanding walks and the opportunity to enjoy a number of water sports activities.

Services - Mains gas, electrics, water and drainage.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - It is reported that there is limited indoor coverage and likely outdoor coverage (

Local Authority - Dorset Council

Council Tax Band: D
EPC: B

Lease Information - 999 year lease commencing January 2021. 998 years remaining. Service charges £3,600 per annum, payable monthly in amounts of £300. No ground rent payable.

Listed by

Dorchester

Symonds & Sampson

Reference: 137479127

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/04/2022 (4 years ago) £385,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32 FLAT 32 LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1WY £153,156 23/01/2023 Other
CASTERBRIDGE COURT, 32 FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1WY £165,483 03/10/2022 Other
UNIT 11 CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1PL £27,000 10/06/2022 Other
49 HIGH EAST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1HU £500,000 11/04/2022 Other
6 HIGH EAST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1HS £510,000 21/10/2021 Other
6 UNIT CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1PL £15,000 16/07/2021 Other
CASTERBRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE UNIT 4A LONDON ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1NF £7,500 15/07/2021 Other

Area average: £196,877 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 248.8%
10y growth 25.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dorset. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.1%
5y (index) 11.4%
10y (index) 30.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dorset. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £935/mo
Realistic £1,039/mo
Optimistic £1,143/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dorset.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worcester South: £698/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

31 London Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Lubbecke Way 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Bus stop Acland Road 0.3 miles
Shop Crystals 0.3 miles
Train station Dorchester South 0.6 miles
Train station Dorchester West 0.7 miles
Hospital Weymouth Community Hospital and Health Centre 6.6 miles
Hospital Westhaven Hospital 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 23
Shoplifting 17
Anti-social behaviour 14
Criminal damage and arson 7
Vehicle crime 7
Public order 6
Other theft 5
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Possession of weapons 2
Bicycle theft 1
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 88

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Sunninghill Preparatory School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Sep 2010
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Manor Park Church of England First School Primary 0.8 miles Inadequate — 26 Apr 2022
Dorchester Middle School Primary 1.0 miles Requires improvement — 1 Aug 2023

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
2 Bed Flat, High Street, DT1 £1,100/mo 2 0.09 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, High St Fordington, DT1 £1,100/mo 2 0.09 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Linden Court, DT1 £1,100/mo 2 0.24 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, High West Street, DT1 £1,200/mo 2 0.46 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, High West St, DT1 £1,195/mo 2 0.48 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Culliford Road South, DT1 £1,350/mo 2 0.52 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Keg Store, DT1 £1,250/mo 2 0.53 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,185/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%
Max investor price (0.8%) £149,375
Target investor price (1%) £119,500
Gross yield 4.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.1×
Monthly cashflow £-308/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).