Roman Road, Dorchester
South West
£325,000
Listed on 29/10/2026
Listed on 29/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi Detached BungalowArea
1021 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom link-detached bungalow in Dorchester is offered with no onward chain and provides scope for updating to suit a new owner. The accommodation includes a porch and hallway, a spacious lounge with a feature fireplace, a fitted kitchen, a large utility room with laundry connections and garden access, two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a walk-in shower and airing cupboard. The principal bedroom has a built-in wardrobe.
There are gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden includes lawn, established planting, a patio and a summer house or shed, with gated side access. A driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a single garage with power, lighting and a motorised roller door. The front-facing lounge window looks towards distant countryside views. The property is described as being within easy reach of Dorchester town centre, local amenities and transport links.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £325,000, this is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire a two-double-bedroom bungalow in Dorchester at a relative discount. The spacious lounge, countryside outlook, garage, driveway and front and rear gardens provide a useful foundation for making it your own, while the large utility room adds practical storage and workspace.
The work looks light rather than structural: the rooms shown are clean and usable, with dated décor and flooring ready for a cosmetic refresh. The rear garden could also benefit from attention, and the no-onward-chain sale adds convenience. The overall score remains a weaker opportunity, so the below-average price is attractive but does not by itself make this a standout buy.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor and flooring to give the lounge and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
- Make use of the particularly spacious utility room for storage and practical workspace.
- Improve the patchy rear lawn and aged paving while making the most of the front and rear gardens, garage and driveway.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Dorchester West Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Dorchester
Dorchester South Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Dorchester
Upwey Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Upwey
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
5.8 miles
Train · Moreton
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£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-13.3% since listed
£325,000£25,000(-7.1%)
27/10/2026£350,000£25,000(-6.7%)
03/09/2026£375,000Initial listing
09/06/2026Services
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