THE property market is becoming more and more expensive as the demand for houses continues to grow.

As of August 2020, the average house price in the UK is £239,196 with the average house price in Dorset currently at £290,595.

This of course varies in different areas as house prices in Portland are on average cheaper than those in Bournemouth. 

But if you look hard enough, you can find some absolute bargains on the housing market.

Some may need a touch of TLC and modernisation or simple tweaks to make it a proper home. Even so, it could make for a change of scenery or get yourself on the property ladder. 

Here are the five cheapest homes currently for sale in Dorset according to Rightmove, with properties valued at £150,000 and below. 

Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum - £139,950

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This one-bedroom property is currently the cheapest house on the market in Dorset according to Rightmove.

Marketed by Vivien Horder estate agents, it is described as a “superbly presented brick and flint end of terrace character cottage” based within the town centre.

The property, which has been “greatly improved” by its current owner, features an open-plan kitchen/living room with exposed floorboards and an attractive spiral staircase leading to the first floor.

The character cottage has a kitchen area comprised of a mix of hardwood and stainless steel worktops with an inset circular sink and four ring ceramic hob with cooker hood above, as well as the electric fan assisted oven.

On ascending the spiral staircase, you walk directly into the bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, walls with inset timbers and exposed brickwork with a bathroom nearby.

For more information, call 01258 919006 or visit its Rightmove listing through this link.

Alexandra Road, Weymouth - £140,000

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This one-bedroom property in the Lodmoor area of Weymouth is the cheapest house within the seaside town.

Situated at Lodmoor hill, the property is close to local shops, a doctor's surgery and bus routes to surrounding areas. It’s a short car journey from the Weymouth relief road making it ideal for commuters and also a walkable distance from Weymouth seafront and Greenhill Gardens. 

Marketed by Austin Estate Agents, this end of terrace house has an entrance door which leads to a reception hallway with stairs ascending to the first floor and a door leading to the lounge. 

The lounge contains a feature fireplace and its kitchen offers a range of base units with worktop surfaces, a glazed window and a door to the side leads to the utility area which offers plumbing for a washing machine. 

The first floor offers a large double bedroom, a feature fireplace to the centre and a single, built-in wardrobe or storage cupboard. 

The bathroom has a toilet, wash hand basin and paneled bath with complementary tiling.  

For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact Austin Estate Agents at 01305 858470 or click this link.

Weston Road, Portland - £150,000

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Described as an “ideal opportunity for a first time buyer”, this newly renovated cottage situated has been placed on the market.

This two double bedroom has been refurbished and improved throughout to include a new kitchen, new shower room, new PVC double glazing, new floor coverings and complete redecoration.

This end of terrace cottage is offered with no forward chain.

For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact Real Estate Bureau at 01305 575031.

More information can be found through this link.

Red Rose Court, Sturminster Newton - £150,000

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The two-bedroom cottage is based in Sturminster Newton town centre.

The property is entered into a hallway which leads straight into the living area. It is an open plan living with two windows to the front aspect and one to the side giving plenty of natural light.

The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units with a fitted sink with drainer, an oven with gas hob, and space for a fridge/freezer, space for a washing machine, and a wall-mounted wall boiler. There is a separate cloakroom with a low-level WC and pedestal hand wash basin.

Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a shower room fitted with a corner shower cubicle, a low-level WC, and a pedestal hand wash basin.

Outside is a small courtyard garden laid to patio and enclosed by fencing.

For further information, or to make an appointment to view, contact Roy Barretts at 01258 919016 or visit this link. 

Netherbury, Bridport - £150,000

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This three-bedroom semi-detached house based in the scenic rural village of Netherbury is up for sale in an auction in December.

The ground floor features a bathroom, kitchen and dining area and a spacious sitting room. Its three bedrooms are on the first floor and all of varying sizes.

The property has parking and a large garden to the rear.

This property is being sold subject to a protected life time tenancy. The purchaser of Lot A has the first option to purchase lot B, which includes a 0.81 acre paddock enclosed by part stockproof fencing and part hedge lined boundaries with 3.04 acres of mixed woodland to the rear.

The auction will be held on Friday, December 11. For more information, contact Symonds & Sampson at 01308 318013 and view more details through this link.