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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.

Dorchester Road, Weymouth Offers in Excess of £570,000

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  • Substantial Detached Family Home
  • Beautifully Presented Throughout
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Lounge, Dining Room & Family Room
  • Contemporary Kitchen / Dining Room & Separate Utility Room
  • Modern Bathroom, Shower Room & Ground Floor Cloakroom
  • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
  • Large Driveway & Integral Garage
  • Attractive Rear Garden
  • Vendor Suited

***** Viewings from Saturday 13th April 2024   *****

We are delighted to offer for sale this double fronted, detached family residence that has been maintained throughout to a very good standard. The property enjoys four bedrooms (with potential for five bedrooms), a spacious reception hallway, three / four reception rooms, large contemporary kitchen / dining room, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, large storage cupboard, family bathroom and separate shower room with double glazing and gas central heating throughout.  Outside is a large driveway for multiple vehicles, integral garage and an attractive rear garden.  

On the ground floor, the entrance door gives access to the spacious and inviting reception hallway with a striking wood twist staircase ascending to the first floor and doors the lounge, dining room, kitchen dining room, storage room and ground floor cloakroom with low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and complementary tiling to the walls.  The lounge is situated to the front aspect with a large double glazed bay window flooding the room with natural light, feature fireplace to the centre of the room and built-in storage cupboards fitted to the alcoves. The well proportioned dining room has ample room for a large dining table as well as additional furniture with glazed windows and a doorway, leading to the kitchen / dining room.
  
The kitchen / dining room is exceptionally spacious, with natural light from triple aspect double glazed windows and double glazed, double opening, French doors overlooking and giving access to the rear garden.  From the dining room is an attractive seating area, which could also be used as an another dining area, this naturally flows to a delightful, contemporary kitchen, which is fitted with an extensive range of matching eye level and base units, two integrated electric ovens, four ring induction hob and dishwasher with space for a fridge freezer.  A door leads to a utility room, which is spacious with space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer with further storage cupboards.  The gas central heating boiler is housed here and a personal door leads to the integral garage.  Completing the accommodation on the ground floor is an additional family room, which is located off the kitchen / dining room offering versatile use with a double glazed window overlooking the garden and French doors giving access.

The first floor has two landing areas.  The left landing area hosts doors to bedroom one, bedroom two, bedroom three and the family bathroom.  Bedroom one, situated to the front of the property, enjoys a large double glazed bay window providing excellent natural light.  Bedroom two is also situated to the front of the property and benefits two front aspect windows. Please note a dividing wall has been taken down and could very easily be reinstated as two separate bedrooms.  Bedroom three has a double glazed rear aspect window with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden and further benefits from built in wardrobes along one wall.  The family bathroom is a good size with WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner bath and double width independent shower cubicle with tiling to the walls and an opaque rear aspect window.  

The right hand landing has doors to bedroom four, shower room and a secondary door to bedroom two.  Bedroom four is found at the rear with a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. The property also benefits from an independent shower room with contemporary vanity low-level WC and wash hand basin vanity and shower cubicle with a double glazed side aspect window and extractor fan.  

Externally, to the front, is an independent block paved driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles leading to an integral garage with up and over door.  The rear garden can only be described as delightful.  A large patio, adjacent to the property, provides a perfect area for alfresco entertaining and overlooks the garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with pleasant planting to the borders and a garden shed.  A secondary part of the garden is also laid to lawn and is fully enclosed by wooden fencing.   
 
The property is situated in Redlands within close proximity to local shops, supermarkets and amenities including well regarded primary and secondary schools. Transport links are favourable with Weymouth Town Centre and relief road both being a short drive away. The mainline train station, Upwey, with links to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads is also nearby.   

For further information, or to make an appointment to view this wonderful family home, please contact Austin Estate Agents.


Dorchester Road
Weymouth DT3 5AW
County: Dorset
Sale Type: Sold STC
Ref #: APS05978

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Hallway

Lounge

11' 6'' max x 13' 1'' max into bay (3.50m max x 4.00m max into bay)

Dining Room

11' 7''max x 12' 0'' (3.53m max x 3.65m)

Kitchen / Dining Room

30' 4'' x 11' 6'' (9.24m x 3.51m)

Utility Room

8' 11'' x 7' 5'' (2.71m x 2.25m)

Study

7' 1'' x 16' 2'' (2.16m x 4.94m)

Storage Room

4' 6'' x 8' 8'' (1.37m x 2.63m)

WC

4' 3'' x 2' 4'' (1.30m x 0.71m)

FIRST FLOOR

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One

11' 11'' max x 13' 7'' max into bay (3.63m max x 4.13m max into bay)

Bedroom Two

17' 9'' x 9' 0'' max (5.41m x 2.74m max)

Bedroom Three

9' 5'' to wardrobes x 11' 9'' (2.88m to wardrobes x 3.59m)

Bedroom Four

8' 5'' x 8' 4'' max (2.57m x 2.54m max)

Bathroom

8' 0'' x 8' 0'' (2.45m x 2.44m)

OUTSIDE

Front Driveway

Garage

9' 1'' x 15' 4'' (2.77m x 4.68m)

Rear Garden


Dorchester Road
Weymouth DT3 5AW
County: Dorset
Sale Type: Sold STC
Ref #: APS05978
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