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Freehold
£425,000
Retail premises for sale
9/9A Market Place, Blandford Forum DT11Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Priory Blandford Camhs 0.4 miles
- The Blandford School 0.5 miles
- Poole Ferry Terminal 12.7 miles
- Poole Quay Ferry Landing 12.7 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Read our area guide for Blandford Forum to find out more about the local area.
Features and description
- Freehold
Key Points
Grade II listed Georgian residence Spacious accommodation Situated in the heart of Blandford Town Centre Ground Floor retail shop investment & 4 bedroom maisonette Retail unit let until March 2024 at a current rent of £10,560 p.a.x Price: £425,000
Description
The property is configured as a substantial maisonette with ground floor retail unit of approximately 50 sq m which is currently let to ‘Super Books’ on a 2 year lease which expires on 14th March 2024 at a current rent of £10,560 per annum exclusive. The current business is unaffected by the sale.
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home and income business? This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful Georgian building in a prime location. The residential accommodation comprises of a spacious Georgian home with an abundance of character. The property benefits from a large cellar currently utilised as a store room and wine
cellar. On the ground floor is the main entrance to the maisonette which opens into the entrance vestibule with coat cupboard and high ceiling. Stairs lead to the first floor landing which has a feature skylight and double height ceiling doors open to the grand drawing room which has three sash windows overlooking the market square. There is a
feature fireplace and decorative coved ceiling and centre rose, one of the walls is fitted with floor to ceiling bookcases making this room an opulent space with the green décor.
The kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of units with 21⁄2 bowl sink, gas cooker with hood above, tiled splash back, space for fridge/freezer. There is also fitted bench seating and a table. A particular feature is the walk in pantry cupboard. The ornate staircase leads to the second floor with spacious landing with doors to; Bedroom 1 with two sash
windows to front aspect, built in cupboards and fireplace. Bedroom 2 is rear aspect with built in cupboards. The family bathroom has a basin with vanity unit and fitted cupboards, shower cubicle, WC and bath there is also a separate toilet and basin on this level. From the landing there are two separate staircases, one takes you to a loft bedroom and the other stairs take you to a studio loft area currently laid out as a double bedroom with fitted cupboards, a sitting/dining area, kitchenette and bathroom this eaves area as a nautical feel to it.
The shop is in a highly prominent town centre location with beautiful display windows, sun canopy and tiled entrance to the shop. Having fomerly been a tailers store with an interesting history. Home to Joseph Hepworth & Son Ltd 1864 (known today as Next Plc), who operated this very shop from 1880 to sell it’s pwn bespoke gentleman’s three-piece
suits.
Location
Blandford Forum is in the heart of Dorset and nestled next to the river Stour. This charming property is situated in the centre of the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum, which offers a wide range of amenities including a leisure centre, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets including M&S Foodhall and a number of national retailers along with lovely independant retailers, small hospital and library. There are excellent outdoor amenties right on the doorstep including the North Dorset Trailway for walking and cycling as well as riverside walks along the Stour. Further leisure opportunities include golf clubs at Blandford Forum, Dorchester and the East Dorset Country Club. Water sports, sailing
and sea fishing are available along the Jurassic Coast as well as boasting award winning beaches. There is also a fantastic range of independant and state schools in the area.
Description
The property is configured as a substantial maisonette with ground floor retail unit of approximately 50 sq m which is currently let to ‘Super Books’ on a 2 year lease which expires on 14th March 2024 at a current rent of £10,560 per annum exclusive. The current business is unaffected by the sale.
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home and income business? This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful Georgian building in a prime location. The residential accommodation comprises of a spacious Georgian home with an abundance of character. The property benefits from a large cellar currently utilised as a store room and wine
cellar. On the ground floor is the main entrance to the maisonette which opens into the entrance vestibule with coat cupboard and high ceiling. Stairs lead to the first floor landing which has a feature skylight and double height ceiling doors open to the grand drawing room which has three sash windows overlooking the market square. There is a
feature fireplace and decorative coved ceiling and centre rose, one of the walls is fitted with floor to ceiling bookcases making this room an opulent space with the green décor.
The kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of units with 21⁄2 bowl sink, gas cooker with hood above, tiled splash back, space for fridge/freezer. There is also fitted bench seating and a table. A particular feature is the walk in pantry cupboard. The ornate staircase leads to the second floor with spacious landing with doors to; Bedroom 1 with two sash
windows to front aspect, built in cupboards and fireplace. Bedroom 2 is rear aspect with built in cupboards. The family bathroom has a basin with vanity unit and fitted cupboards, shower cubicle, WC and bath there is also a separate toilet and basin on this level. From the landing there are two separate staircases, one takes you to a loft bedroom and the other stairs take you to a studio loft area currently laid out as a double bedroom with fitted cupboards, a sitting/dining area, kitchenette and bathroom this eaves area as a nautical feel to it.
The shop is in a highly prominent town centre location with beautiful display windows, sun canopy and tiled entrance to the shop. Having fomerly been a tailers store with an interesting history. Home to Joseph Hepworth & Son Ltd 1864 (known today as Next Plc), who operated this very shop from 1880 to sell it’s pwn bespoke gentleman’s three-piece
suits.
Location
Blandford Forum is in the heart of Dorset and nestled next to the river Stour. This charming property is situated in the centre of the Georgian market town of Blandford Forum, which offers a wide range of amenities including a leisure centre, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets including M&S Foodhall and a number of national retailers along with lovely independant retailers, small hospital and library. There are excellent outdoor amenties right on the doorstep including the North Dorset Trailway for walking and cycling as well as riverside walks along the Stour. Further leisure opportunities include golf clubs at Blandford Forum, Dorchester and the East Dorset Country Club. Water sports, sailing
and sea fishing are available along the Jurassic Coast as well as boasting award winning beaches. There is also a fantastic range of independant and state schools in the area.
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Goadsby - Bournemouth
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