Weymouth
Properties For Sale: What Weymouth Has To Offer
Found on the River Wey on the English Channel coast, Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset that lies 7 miles from Dorchester. However, Weymouth has plenty to offer in its own right and it is easy to see why so many people are keen to explore the property market in this part of England.
As of November 2017, according to Zoopla statistics, the average value of property in Weymouth stands at £270,342 while the average price paid for Weymouth property in the past 12 months is £247,967. To provide these figures with some form of context, the average value of Dorset property is £340,371 and the average price paid for property in Dorset, in the past 12 months, stands at £315,983. With Weymouth offering an average price that is more than £65,000 cheaper than the Dorset average, is it any wonder many people are happy to explore what property Weymouth has to offer.
Weymouth offers a range of properties
From one bedroom flats all the way through to penthouse properties on the beach and five bedroom homes that are on the market for more than £1m, there is a lot more to Weymouth than you would probably imagine. Yes, Weymouth is a seaside town but there is a lot to enjoy about local life and it is the third largest settlement in the whole of Dorset, coming in behind Bournemouth and Poole. Over 50,000 people live in Weymouth and given the demand for property, it is fair to say that many more people enjoy what Weymouth has to offer.
There is a variety to life in Weymouth that is suitable for people and families of all ages. It would be a cliché to say that a seaside town resort is the ideal place for pensioners to move to in order to see out their golden years in comfort and style, but this is definitely the case.
Who is living in Weymouth?
There is a broad range of people living in Weymouth, with the demographic spread for ages being:
- 0 to 17 years old make up 18.6% of the Weymouth population
- 18 to 29 years old make up 12.5% of the Weymouth population
- 30 to 59 years old make up 37.9% of the Weymouth population
- 60 to 84 years old make up 27.4% of the Weymouth population
- People aged 85 or over make up 3.3% of the Weymouth population
In England as a whole, the 60 to 84 year old group makes up 20.09% of the population while the 30 to 59 bracket makes up 40.02% of the population. This suggests that as a proportion, Weymouth has a population that has more elderly residents than England as a whole, which backs up the feelings about elderly people moving to the area. Then again, statistics don’t always tell the full story and it may be that the bracing sea air and a good quality of life helps elderly residents of Weymouth to live for longer!
There are many attractive one and two bedroom homes in the area but in recent times, perhaps with sensible downsizing in mind, the elder generation have been more inclined to move into flats that offer a fantastic location with a sea view.
As you get older and need less space, and you want to use money more effectively, there is a great deal to be said for having a compact home that still meets your needs but is more about the location and convenience of life. There is no shortage of bungalows and semi-detached properties which may be the more conventional option for someone looking to wind down but in Weymouth, flats are popular with all potential buyers. Given that new developments are taking place, increasing the number of flats in prominent positions in Weymouth, there should be plenty of options for people to enjoy.
With the standard train journey time between Weymouth and London Waterloo Station being three hours, there is no chance of Weymouth being seen as a suitable destination for commuters. In its own way though, this is a good thing, meaning the town has a population of people looking to support their local community as opposed to just being a convenient and affordable stopping point.
Kings Road, Weymouth Offers in Excess of £300,000
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- Semi Detached Family Home
- Some Cosmetic Updating Required
- Extended to the Rear on the Ground Floor
- Three Bedrooms
- Two Reception Rooms
- First Floor Shower Room & Ground Floor WC
- Recently Installed Gas Central Heating System
- Double Glazing
- Front & Rear Gardens
- No Onward Chain
We are delighted to present the market, with no onward chain, a wonderful semi detached house that has been in the family for a very long time. The property has been extended to the rear and offers good quality double glazing, a recently installed gas central heating system, three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, ground floor cloakroom and modern shower room as well as front and rear gardens. This family home would benefit from some cosmetic updating, which has been reflected in the asking price, but offers a tremendous opportunity to a perspective purchaser to make this their forever home.
An entrance porch gives access to the reception hallway housing stairs ascending to the first floor, a useful storage cupboard and doors to the two reception rooms. The lounge, situated to the front of the property, enjoys a large double glazed bay window providing good natural light with a gas fireplace to the centre of the room. The dining room is well proportioned with a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, a gas fireplace and a door to the side leading to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with range of storage units with space for domestic appliances. The utility room naturally flows from the kitchen area and is a spacious area. From here the ground floor cloakroom and rear garden can be accessed.
The first floor landing is a good size and hosts doors to all first floor rooms. Bedroom one is situated to the front of the property with a large double glazed bay window providing good natural light. Bedrooms two and three are situated to the rear of the property and have the added advantage of overlooking the rear garden. The modern shower room, situated to the front of the property, comprises a large shower cubicle with glass screen, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin with an opaque double glazed window to the front.
Externally, an enclosed, low maintenance, front garden provides access to the entrance porch as well as the side of the house leading to the rear garden. The garden has a raised patio area adjacent to the house with steps down the remainder of the garden. There is a large corrugated workshop in the garden, which in the past has had versatile use.
This family home is situated within close proximity of local shops and amenities, including Radipole Park Gardens, Radipole Nature Reserve, a well regarded primary school and bus routes to surrounding areas. Weymouth Town Centre and Weymouth Railway Station are approximately half a mile away.
For further information, or to book an appointment to view this property, please contact Austin Estate Agents.
Weymouth DT3 5ES
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
Entrance Hallway
Lounge
14' 5'' max x 11' 10'' (4.40m max x 3.60m)
Dining Room
12' 2'' x 11' 5'' (3.70m x 3.48m)
Kitchen
8' 2'' x 5' 9'' (2.50m x 1.75m)
Utility Room
11' 1'' x 8' 2'' max (3.39m x 2.50m max) Irregular Shaped Room
Ground Floor Cloakroom
FIRST FLOOR
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One
14' 5'' max x 12' 2'' (4.40m max x 3.70m)
Bedroom Two
12' 2'' x 8' 6'' (3.70m x 2.60m)
Bedroom Three
8' 2'' x 7' 7'' (2.50m x 2.30m)
Shower Room
5' 1'' x 5' 11'' (1.55m x 1.80m)
OUTSIDE
Front Garden
Rear Garden
Outbuilding
Weymouth DT3 5ES
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