Plenty of properties are up for sale across Dorset with buyers looking for their new forever home. 

With property searches for homes in Dorset increasing, Zoopla has complied a list of the most viewed properties on its website.

A broad look through these properties show a number of them are set to go to auction this month, so potential buyers are no doubt eyeing up a bargain or two.

In no particular order, here are the 10 most viewed properties in Dorset according to Zoopla:

Five-bedroom property in Portesham - £375,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Trafalgar House is being offered on the open market for the first time in 70 years and has been in the same family for generations. It was likely built in the early 19th century and as Vice Admiral Hardy, from The Victory, lived in the village, and has an iconic monument built in his memory, it would follow that a house would be named after the battle.

The Grade II-listed property now needs a complete renovation, but retains some lovely period features, with the accommodation spread over three floors.

Its ground floor has a hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and larder.

Three bedrooms and bathroom are on its first floor while two bedrooms can be found on the second floor.

The property has a front garden as well as an area of yard which could provide off-road parking.

The gardens to the rear are a blank canvass and presently a haven for butterflies and bees.

The property is up for auction by Symonds & Sampson on Friday, October 22 for a guide price of £375,000. More information can be found here https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59719014/

Three-bedroom house in Morcombelake - £200,000 - £250,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

This property boosts ‘lovely views’ of coastal Dorset – and could be yours for just £200,000.

The three-bedroom cottage, based on The Green in Morcombelake has been put up for auction by Symonds & Sampson.

Described as ‘charming’, Spur Cottage has scenic views of the sea and Golden Cap and offers buyers a chance to buy a home in a rural area of Dorset.

The property, based between Bridport and Lyme Regis, however, requires complete refurbishment and restoration and has not been lived inside for 30 years.

The brochure’s photos appeared to show the cottage has exposed flooring and walls and rooms require extensive repairs. Alongside the needed renovations, the property has no parking available.

According to its floorplan, there are three reception rooms on its ground floor, two of which have open fireplaces behind which there is a kitchen.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms along with a bathroom and a toilet.

The cottage has a terraced garden that is largely a blank canvas, enclosed by mature hedge and timber fencing.

The property is up for auction by Symonds & Sampson on Friday, October 22 for a guide price range of £200,000 - £250,000. More information can be found here https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59592569/

Five-bedroom house in Weymouth - £110,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: This property on Crescent Street, Weymouth is up for auction for just £110,000 next month. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

The five-bedroom property, based on Crescent Street, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £110,000.

Auctioneers Symonds & Sampson say the mid-terraced property is situated just a few yards from the Esplanade and beach.

The brochure states the house is in need of modernisation and repairs throughout. Photos show the property requires plastering, new flooring, decoration and exterior repairs.

On its ground floor is the sitting/dining room, an utility room, study, and cloakroom. The stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Three bedrooms are on its second floor while a spare room is on its top floor, according to its floorplan.

The Weymouth property will go up for auction at a livestreamed event at 12pm on Friday, October 22.

More information can be found through this link - https://bit.ly/3EgmsgI

Two-bedroom bungalow in Bournemouth - £300,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Described as a ‘rare opportunity to purchase this property’s freehold’, the Christchurch Road property has had a number of viewings online.

The accommodation comprises of a large lounge dinner, a separate kitchen with built-in appliances and a family bathroom. Its bedrooms are also of a good size.

The property sits on a large plot which would allow further expansion should be required.

More information can be found here - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59398653/

Five-bedroom house in Silton - £475,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: This farmhouse, outbuildings and nearly three acres of land is up for auction in October. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

A farmhouse that requires refurbishment in a picturesque Dorset village has attracted plenty of attention according to Zoopla.

The 19th-century property, based in Silton near Gillingham, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £475,000.

Auctioneers Symonds & Sampson say the property, outbuildings and 2.83 acres of land are formerly part of the Zeals Estate and ‘provides an opportunity to refurbish a 19th-century farmhouse to its former glory.’

Fitz farmhouse is constructed of stone elevations under an oak and slate roof the property boasts a host of original features including brick quoins, flagstone floors, fireplaces and exposed beams.

The generously sized house offers scope to reconfigure the current five-bedroom and staircase layout.

Its ground floor contains a dining room, sitting room, kitchen, family room, utility room, rear room and access to a storeroom.

The stairs lead up to the property’s five bedrooms, all of varying size, as well as a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and access to the loft.

This property is for sale by online auction at 12pm on Friday, October 22, with starting bids from £475,000.

More information can be found through this link - https://bit.ly/39KOwuN

Two-bedroom house in Charlton Marshall - £250,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: This Grade II-listed property, based on Bournemouth Road in Charlton Marshall near Blandford Forum, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £250,000. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

The Grade II-listed property, based on Bournemouth Road in Charlton Marshall near Blandford Forum, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £250,000.

Described by Symonds & Sampson as a 'charming’ cottage that has a useful outbuilding and a garden fronting the River Stour.

The brochure states the cottage has recently undergone a schedule of improvements including a replacement boiler with two-year guarantee from May 2021, work to the electrics, re-carpeting, and redecoration.

Walking into the property, the ground floor contains a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, a stable door leading to the garden, and a door to the recently replaced bathroom with a separate WC.

This Grade II-listed property, based on Bournemouth Road in Charlton Marshall near Blandford Forum, has been put up for auction with a guide price of £250,000. Picture: Symonds and Sampson

Upstairs are two large bedrooms, one of which contains a feature fireplace.

The main garden is located at the front of the property with an outbuilding that could have a range of uses. Currently, it is split into two to provide a store and a home office.

The property also has a gate that leads to a further area with direct access to the River Stour, ideal for kayaking or paddleboarding. There are also a number of scenic countryside walks in the area.

There are two off-road parking spaces belonging to the property which are accessed via Park Hill.

This property is for sale by online auction at 12pm on Friday, October 22, with starting bids from £250,000.

More information can be found through this link - https://bit.ly/3zaBi4E

Four-bedroom bungalow in Bournemouth - £450,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Described by estate agents as ‘stunning’, this four-bedroom chalet bungalow is well presented and decorated.

The home, which has gas fired central heating and double glazing, comprises of a lounge, dining room, conservatory, three ground floor bedrooms and bathroom.

Another bedroom and shower room can be found on the first floor.

In the rear garden there is a workshop/games room. There is also a driveway with space for several cars.

More information can be found here - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59720546/

Four-bedroom bungalow in Winterborne Stickland - £300,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Another auction property on this list is a bungalow in the picturesque Winterborne valley near Blandford Forum.

The property is built of brick beneath a tiled roof in a chalet style and now requires complete refurbishment.

Its ground floor consists of a hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, bathroom, two bedrooms, both with en-suite shower room

Two bedrooms and a bathroom can be found on its first floor.

The brochure adds there is a double garage, boiler room and cloakroom and a detached garden store.

The gardens are a blank canvass and require landscaping and the property also has an orchard and in all extends to about 0.36 acres.

This property is for sale by online auction at 12pm on Friday, October 22, with starting bids from £250,000.

More information can be found through this link - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59752681/

Four-bedroom house in Weymouth - £650,000

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Looking through the photos of this property, it is easy to see why this Carlton Road North home is popular with prospective buyers.

An individual 1930's detached house situated in a popular and convenient location within easy walking distance of Weymouth beach and town centre.

The property is extremely well presented throughout and has been subject to comprehensive modernisation and improvement by the current owners including newly installed kitchen and bathroom, new gas boiler, replacement Upvc double glazed windows and redecoration.

The spacious house has a welcoming reception hall leads into two reception rooms with the front room having a bay window and living flame gas fire on its ground floor. The rear aspect reception room has French doors opening into a Upvc double glazed conservatory overlooking the rear garden.

On its first floor are four bedrooms, all of which are double rooms with the main bedroom particularly spacious with front aspect bay window.

More information can be found here - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59637534/

Two-bedroom bungalow in Poole - £150,000
Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

This vacant bungalow has attracted a lot of attention from house buyers as they try to snap up a bargain.

The semi-detached bungalow, based on Foxholes Road, has two bedrooms, a reception room, kitchen, shower room and toilet.

Outside is a front and rear garden with off-street parking as well as a lock-up garage

Auctioneers McHugh and Co say the property requires repair and modernisation.

The property will be featured in an auction on Thursday, October 14 and further information can be found here - https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/59794272/