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Alington Avenue, Dorchester

South West

£300,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1221 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This spacious mid-terrace period house is situated in a quiet and leafy area on the outskirts of Dorchester, offering ample potential for improvement. The property, constructed from brick, features a well-proportioned layout over two floors, including an entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, and separate dining room with some charming period details. The first floor accommodates three double bedrooms and a bathroom, making it ideal for families or those seeking extra space. Outside, the property boasts a generous garden to the rear, complete with a shaded timber walkway, a timber deck for outdoor seating, and a level patio area. To the front, there is a single garage along with an enclosed lawn that presents the opportunity for off-road parking if desired. The house is offered with vacant possession, allowing for immediate occupancy or renovation. Located within easy reach of Dorchester town centre, this home falls within the catchment area for several highly regarded schools. Dorchester itself offers a wide range of shopping, educational, and recreational facilities, alongside numerous sports clubs and access to the stunning Jurassic Coast just a few miles away. This property represents an excellent opportunity for those looking to invest in a home with significant potential in a desirable location.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £300,000, this three-bedroom period terrace is priced at £246 per sq ft, well below the local average of £345 per sq ft—an attractive entry point for a renovation project. The spacious rooms, period features and generous rear garden give it a strong canvas, with a garage and potential front parking adding practical appeal.

The works are a medium-scale modernisation: the kitchen and bathroom are dated, and the photographed rooms would benefit from refreshed decoration and flooring. The garden also offers scope for tidying and improvement. The existing renovation midpoint puts the purchase plus works at £342,500, below the implied local-average value of £421,489; that comparison is not a GDV and excludes stamp duty and fees. Localised wall marks or staining should be investigated, while no obvious major roof failure is visible in the available exterior view.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom, then refresh decoration and flooring across the photographed rooms.
  • Make the most of the generous rear garden by tidying its overgrown edges and improving the weathered timber walkway and deck.
  • Retain the period character while benefiting from spacious rooms, a front garage and potential for off-road parking.

Key risks

  • Localised wall marks and staining in several photographed areas need investigation.

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Map

Location

Alington Avenue, Dorchester
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dorchester South Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Dorchester

  • Dorchester West Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Dorchester

  • Upwey Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Upwey

  • Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Moreton

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,133
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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