Flat 22, Benjamin Ferrey House Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1TL is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,098 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £263,333 , which equates to approximately £240 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2018 for £237,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,333, representing a 11.1% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,333 is:

  • 17.5% lower than the average property price on Somerleigh Road
  • 7.8% lower than the average in the DT1 1TL postcode area
  • and 25.5% lower than the average price for Dorchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 4 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1098 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£263,333
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£240
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 22, Benjamin Ferrey House Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, West Dorset, Dorset, DT1 1TL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2018.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Aug 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 29.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, limited insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, with internal insulation to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to partial double glazing.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to DT1 1TL

12 th / 25
Price Rank
8% lower than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
14% bigger than average
9 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in DT1 1TL , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,333
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
21 Sep 2018
£237,000
Leasehold
-10.6 %
20 Dec 2011
£265,000
Leasehold
+21.4 %
22 Aug 2006
£218,350
Leasehold
-3 %
13 Dec 2005
£225,000
Leasehold
+17.8 %
30 Jun 2003
£191,000
Leasehold
+27.3 %
14 Feb 2003
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £298,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 11 Sep 2018
rooms: 4
size: 959 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2017
rooms: 2
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2004
rooms: 3
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2025

Data Sources

The property at Flat 22, Benjamin Ferrey House Somerleigh Road, Dorchester, DT1 1TL appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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