Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester

For sale by informal tender, Wednesday 31st July 2024 at 12 noon.
Semi-detached house, currently arranged as a six-room HMO, located in the heart of Dorchester, with scope to convert into a family home and approved planning permission (P/FUL/2021/00982) for alterations and extensions to create four residential apartments.

The Property - Semi-detached house, currently arranged as a six-room HMO, located in the heart of Dorchester. This versatile property offers an excellent investment opportunity, generating a current rental income of £3,865 per calendar month (£46,380 per annum).

Situated in central Dorchester, the property is within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and the vibrant community life. The house is currently set up as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), providing flexible living spaces across two floors.

On the ground floor, you will find three spacious rooms, ideal for tenants and offering flexibility in usage. The kitchenette to each room is well-equipped to serve the needs of occupants, and the shared bathroom is conveniently accessible for all ground floor residents. Additionally, there are two separate WC's, providing extra convenience and laundry room.

The first floor features three additional rooms with well-equipped kitchenette's, along with a dedicated laundry room for tenant comfort. A shared bathroom caters to the first-floor occupants, and two separate WC's.

Beyond its current use, the property comes with approved planning permission (P/FUL/2021/00982) for alterations and extensions to create four residential apartments. Alternatively, it has further scope to convert into a family home.

Outside - The property has low-maintenance gardens to the front, side, and rear, all laid to lawn.

Situation - The property enjoys a convenient location being in the heart of the County Town of Dorchester and just a short walk from the Borough Gardens and the main shopping streets with a range of retailers.

Dorchester also offers leisure facilities and the renowned Dorset County Hospital, which is in easy walking distance. Sporting facilities include rugby, football and cricket clubs, golf at Came Down and sailing at Weymouth and Portland.

There is outstanding walking and riding across the countryside that surrounds the town and along the coastline to the south including the sandy beaches of Weymouth.

Dorchester South and Dorchester West train stations provide train services to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads. There are also regular bus services to the surrounding towns and villages.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Each room has individual electric meter.
Mains gas to the building.

Broadband - Superfast speed available.
Mobile – It is reported that network coverage is likely for both indoors and out.
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Local Authority - Dorset Council
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Council tax band D
EPC E