Living in Poundbury – the perfect place to call home
An urban masterpiece with a prestigious royal heritage.
Exquisite, spacious and thoughtfully-designed homes.
A community where homes and commerce naturally entwine.
A beautifully landscaped and walkable town.
Sophisticated urban design
Poundbury is a distinctive community town, designed from the vision of HRH Prince of Wales to create a sophisticated urban extension to ancient Dorchester.
The clever integration of homes and commerce is the creation of renowned classical architects, whose urban masterpiece pays a respectful nod to traditional Dorset architecture.
Welcome to a place of visual splendour and superior workmanship.
High-specification homes
Luxurious elegance and meticulous attention to detail are the cornerstone of our unique Poundbury homes. Choose from an exclusive range of thoughtfully-designed apartments and houses, built to exacting standards in the classic Dorset style, with beautifully-spacious interiors benefitting from the highest quality fittings.
A private garden, balcony or terrace provides the perfect outdoor haven.
An attractive, walkable community
Poundbury’s walkable community has been the inspiration for town planners all over the world. Thanks to a series of well-connected streets and squares, the town has evolved into a secure, sociable urban quarter where many daily needs can be met on foot.
Beautiful landscaping coupled with easily accessible green open spaces latticed by a network of local footpaths makes it a pedestrian’s paradise.
How to get to Poundbury, Dorchester
Travelling by Car
From the east from Poole, stay on the A35 until you reach Monkeyjump Roundabout/A37 then take the third exit. From the west and Bridport, follow the A35 until you reach Monkeyjump Roundabout/A37 then take the second exit.
From the north and Yeovil, follow the A37 south until you reach Monkeyjump Roundabout/A35 then take the first exit.
Poundbury benefits from free on-road parking. Plan your route here.
Travelling by Bus
Dorset Council operates the main service, which is the regular Number 6 bus that runs from Dorchester to Poundbury every half hour.
A bus stop is located near the statue at Queen Mother Square, Poundbury.
There is an additional service – the X51 – by the operator First, which travels from Axminster to Dorchester via Poundbury, Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Chideock. Find out more here.
Travelling by Rail
There are two rail stations serving Dorchester. Dorchester South has frequent train services on the London (Waterloo) to Weymouth main line.
The other station, Dorchester West, is on the Bristol (Temple Meads) and Weymouth line.
Both stations are a 20-minute relatively level walk to Poundbury. There are regular buses outside Dorchester South to Poundbury. Find out more here.
| From | To | Car (Time) | Car (Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | Poundbury | 47 Minutes | 29.6 Miles |
| Bristol | Poundbury | 1 Hour 45 Minutes | 61.6 Miles |
| London | Poundbury | 2 Hours 35 Minutes | 128 Miles |
| Poole | Poundbury | 35 Minutes | 24.7 Miles |
| Weymouth | Poundbury | 47 Minutes | 8.9 Miles |
The perfect place to live
The unique Poundbury lifestyle
Bask in the warmth of a vibrant local community while enjoying all the benefits of a sophisticated urban quarter.
Discover a home like no other.
