• Dorset is one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations featuring stunning coastlines, patchwork countryside, and historic villages and towns. Dorset’s climate and rich natural landscape are one of the biggest draws for potential homeowners with the county experiencing 24% more sunshine than the UK average. Popular towns, cities and villages include Dorchester, Shaftesbury, Wareham, Poole, Bournemouth, and Lyme Regis.

    Leaders currently have four branches in Dorset, covering Sales and Lettings in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The properties on offer vary in price and home type. Contact us to find out more about selling, renting, letting or buying a property in Dorset.

    Local branches in Dorset

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    Bournemouth

    126 Old Christchurch Road
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    BH1 1LU
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    Christchurch

    27a Saxon Square
    Christchurch
    Dorset
    BH23 1QA
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    Poole

    Lettings Branch, 154A High Street
    Poole
    Dorset
    BH15 1DN
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    Poole

    Sales Branch, 52 High Street
    Poole
    Dorset
    BH15 1BT
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Living in Dorset

Homeowners flock to Dorset for the postcard-perfect villages, Blue Flag beaches and breathtaking views. The Jurassic Coast is one of the major draws and has been awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towns and villages dot this idyllic county with more than 40% of the area made up of Areas of Outstanding National Beauty. All this space makes Dorset a natural haven for homeowners who want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the majesty of England’s natural riches.

Commuters will also find this county has a good network of A roads. One of the major thoroughfares being the A303, an A road in the north of the county that makes up part of the London-Exeter route. For train commuters, South West Trains offers direct links between London and Weymouth as well as nearby connections in Exeter. For travels further afield, Poole is home to several cruise liners and ferry services while Bournemouth Airport has flights to airports all around the world.

Dorset residents enjoy the natural landscape around them with water sports such as sailing, surfing, paddle-boarding and fishing all popular pursuits. Inland, there are plenty of walking and cycling routes as well as a busy year of village festivals, markets, and events.

Dorset is a truly idyllic county to call home. If you’re interested in finding a home that offers you convenience as well as access to some of the UK’s most breathtaking natural settings then Dorset is for you.

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House Prices in Dorset

According to the latest Rightmove stats, property prices in Dorset have improved on 2017 levels with an average overall price of £336,519 over the last year.

In 2019 most properties sold in Dorset were detached properties. These homes sold for significantly higher than the county average with most homes selling around £461,127. The largely rural county is home to sought-after detached properties, often nestled in bucolic villages and thriving towns. Semi-detached properties sold for slightly less with an average of £299,120 while flats and apartments were the most cost-effective with an average price of £224,906.

These prices reflect a healthy market with a 6% increase in property prices in 2017. Please remember, Dorset property prices fluctuate regularly and may not always follow the rest of the UK.  We always advise getting an up-to-date property valuation before you sell or let a property.

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