1 bedroom apartment to rent
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1
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Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: C
Key information
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
EEO2ThreeVodafone
Letting details
- Availability date: 15 May 2026
- Furnished
- Deposit: £1269
- Long term let
- Contract length: 6 months
- Min. term: 6 months
Features and description
- First Floor Apartment
- Central location
- Easy walking distance of Dorchester Town centre
- Lift
- Allocated Parking
- Fully Furnished
- Holding Deposit £253
- Security Deposit £1269
- Rent payable in advance
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.
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.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
Laminate Flooring
Cloakroom
Washing facilities and separate WC. White suite
Living /Dining Room 22' 0" x 13' 10"
Fully furnished with new leather reclining sofas and chair, dining table wit upholstered chairs. Floor length curtains and roman blinds to all windows. TV and light fitments.
Kitchen 12' 8" x 9' 9"
Full fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces and fully integrated appliances
Bedroom 14' 0" x 11' 2"
Floor length curtains, double bed and bedroom fitments, built in wardrobe.
En Suite Shower Room
White suite of which there is a large walk in cupboard that can be used for storage, laundry or as a dressing room. Storage cupboard which also houses boiler
Area statistics
Crime score
Moderate crime
5/10
About this agent

Greenslade Taylor Hunt - Dorchester
Westgate House, 45 High West Street
Dorchester
DT1 1UT
01305 248941Greenslade Taylor Hunt is one of the largest and longest established firms of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Property Specialists and Letting Agents in the South West, with over 170 years experience – and still independently owned to this day. GTH has a comprehensive regional network of offices and is supported by the Mayfair office in London which represents us in the capital. Our extensive expertise covers every aspect of property including: • Residential Sales and Lettings • Commercial Property Agency • Property Surveys and Valuation Services • Development Land, Building Plots, Planning and New Homes • Agricultural Offices, Specialist Farm and Livestock Sales, Equestrian Sales and Estate Management • Property Auction Sales • Fine Art, Regular and Specialist Sales, Valuation Services and Antique Auctions One of the leading property professionals in the South West.













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