Commercial Properties for Sale in West Dorset, Dorchester

Dorchester Retail for Sale

The property comprises two adjoining mid-terrace buildings known as Tom Browns and Autobitz, located in a prominent position in central Dorchester. Tom Browns is a well-established public house arranged over ground and first floors, featuring a function room on the upper level and a spacious beer garden to the rear. Above the licensed trade areas are two self-contained residential flats, arranged over the first and second floors. Adjacent to this, Autobitz is a commercial premises (Use Class E) comprising a large open-plan retail showroom on the ground floor, upper-level storage, and a rare and substantial rear barn currently used for additional storage purposes. Full planning permission has been secured for a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment. The approved scheme includes the retention and continued use of the ground floor of Tom Browns as a public house (currently under management), conversion of the vacant Autobitz retail unit into a commercial unit, and the creation of four new residential flats above. To the rear, consent has been granted for the construction of five new dwellings (three houses and two flats), alongside associated access improvements and landscaped communal areas. The premises benefits from an existing premises licence. The rear of the site includes a generous beer garden and courtyard with seating capacity for approximately 60 patrons, serving as a valuable outdoor amenity for the public house.

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

Dorchester Hospitality for Sale

Graham + Sibbald is delighted to offer for sale the freehold interest in the Sleeping Bear Hotel, which is an attractive Grade II period property that is well located in the centre of Dorchester.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

12/02/2026

Dorchester Portfolio of properties for Sale

Prime Town Centre Location 3x Let Commercial Units 2 x Vacant Units (Residential Conversion Potential) Over 10,300sq ft Close to Dorchester West Station Anchored By Costa & Vodafone Passing Rent: £105,400p.a.x. E.R.V. £150,000p.a.x. Price: £1,400,000

Property Subtype:

Mixed Types

Date on Market:

30/01/2026

Dorchester Office for Sale

The premises are available either to let by way of a new effective Full Repairing & Insuring lease for a term to be agreed or, alternatively, for sale on a long leasehold basis. Terms for a new lease or a sale on a long leasehold basis are as follows: Rent (per annum): £12,500 Long leasehold sale price: £160,000

Date on Market:

10/01/2026

Dorchester Retail for Sale

The freehold is available for sale at a guide price of £135,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

29/12/2025

Lyme Regis Office for Sale

The property is to be sold on a freehold basis with vacant possession. There is a right of way from Church Street under the archway to the adjoining property (theatre) and the Vendor will require the sale to allow the continuation of the pedestrian and vehicular link over this part of the property. The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender, Interested parties are invited to submit their best offers to be received by 5pm on 30 January 2026. Full details of the tender process including submission requirements are available upon request.

Date on Market:

08/12/2025

Dorchester Retail for Sale

Offers in the region of £990,000 for the freehold interest of the premises.

Property Subtype:

Bank

Date on Market:

11/11/2025

Bridport Retail for Sale

A Mixed-Use Investment Property which is available for sale for £275,000. Investment income of £20,400 per annum

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

05/08/2025

Dorchester Retail for Sale

Offers are invited in the order of £750,000 for the long leasehold interest. Alternatively a new sub-lease (term to be agreed) is available at nil premium but seeking rental offers in excess of £55,000 per annum. The premises are secured by way of a 1,000 year lease from 1 January 2020, subject to a peppercorn rental.

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

Charmouth Hospitality for Sale - Bridport

Offers are invited over £1,000,000 for the freehold interest of the premises.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

23/06/2025

Bradford Abbas Specialist for Sale

The freehold interest of the premises is available for sale for a Guide Price of £950,000.

Date on Market:

23/04/2025

Charmouth Retail for Sale - Bridport

For Sale - ground floor shop premises (with business) and 4 bed maisonette above for £795,000.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

03/04/2025

Yetminster Retail for Sale

The freehold interest of the property is available for sale at £150,000. The Ark is a well known antique centre in Yetminster and is available to purchase on a freehold basis with the existing fitout but also thought suitable for various uses STPP. (Existing stock available at extra cost by negotiation.) The property comprises a commercial workshop style building with a "dockway" style of access that has been converted to an antique centre. The property benefits from a small cafe, office and an ornate street scene fitout with 'shops' off a central walkway. Constructed in brick with feature timber framed roof with a covering of fibrous cement panels. Size 229sqm (2464sqft). Yetminster is a village situated approximately 4 miles south west of Sherborne. It benefits from amenities such as the village pub, stores and post office as well as a primary school and is on the GWR Weymouth to Bristol line. The Ark is situated close to the station.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

13/08/2024

Dorchester Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Vacant possession ERV: £25,000 p.a. GIY: 7.14% VAT is applicable to this property Comprises three-storey former bank premises Total area size: 281.46 sq m (3,029 sq ft) Suitable for variety of uses (Class E) Residential development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents Property benefits from mezzanine floor between ground and first floor, and external staircase at rear between ground and second floor Situated in the heart of Dorchester Town Centre with occupiers nearby including Boots Opticians, The Works, British Heart Foundation, Costa Coffee, H. Samuel, and many more. Property Description: Comprises large three-storey former bank premises with additional storage at basement, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 108.96 sq m (1,173 sq ft) Open plan retail, Offices, Storage Basement: 34.13 sq m (367 sq ft) Storage Mezzanine: 16.9 sq m (182 sq ft) Storage, Ladies WC First Floor: 82.94 sq m (893 sq ft) Offices, Storage, Gents WC Second Floor: 38.53 sq m (414 sq ft) Offices, Kitchen Total area size: 281.46 sq m (3,029 sq ft) Location: Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles to the south. The property occupies a prime pedestrianised trading position within Dorchester's principal trading thoroughfare of South Street adjacent to Boots Opticians and nearby to White Stuff, The Works, British Heart Foundation and Costa Coffee.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

25/07/2024

Dorchester Hospitality for Sale - West Dorset

For Sale as a going concern for a guide price of £1,300,000 for the freehold interest.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

22/09/2023

Bridport Retail for Sale

Date on Market:

05/05/2026

Bradford Abbas Industrial for Sale

Range of redundant retail/industrial units in need of demolition or redevelopment. Freehold for sale. Price: £600,000 Formerly the Forward Garage and BCW Autos Ltd. The property comprises an irregular shaped site in all some 1.3 acres. With a range of buildings including 2 workshops and the original garage shop most recently used for the sale of pet foods. The buildings are not in good order. The site provides an ideal redevelopment opportunity or suitable for owner occupation. The 3 main buildings are as detailed but there are in addition a range of outbuildings not measured or detailed. Located between Yeovil and Sherborne on the A30 Babylon Hill. Extensive roadside frontage to the A30.

Property Subtype:

Warehouse

Date on Market:

08/12/2025

Beaminster Industrial for Sale

Freehold for sale subject to the AST residential let. Price: £300,000. Mr Motor comprises a town centre workshop over which is a self-contained residential flat , let on an assure shorthold tenancy agreement. The workshop is to rear of the property and accessed through the arch which leads into a covered central yard. There is a commercial goods loading door accessing the workshop from the covered yard There is an access way through the arch and across the yard benefitting the property adjacent. The flat is self contained with street access. Located in the heart of Beaminster, a charming village in West Dorset. The surrounding area features attractive period buildings, independent shops, cafés, and a strong sense of community. The street is close to the town square and within walking distance of local amenities, including schools, churches, and the community centre. Set in a scenic valley surrounded by rolling countryside, the area offers a peaceful, picturesque setting while remaining well-connected via the A3066. The town is located 6 miles from Bridport,13 miles from Yeovil and 20 miles from Dorchester.

Property Subtype:

Service

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

Sherborne Retail for Sale

For sale freehold with vacant possession. Available for £225,000. Ground floor circa 150 sq m with circa 174 sq m upper floor space

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

20/12/2023

Beaminster Retail for Sale

The property is sold freehold with the Sellers retaining a 999 year lease of the front shops. The Seller will retain responsibility for the maintenance of those shop fronts and pay a percentage of the insurance premium of the building as a whole . Sale price of £600,000, with the property comprising 7,577 sq ft of space.

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

01/09/2022

Lyme Regis Hospitality for Sale

The current owners are committed to developing the property broadly in accordance with the approved schemes, but recognise that alternative schemes could be considered. They are however, very keen to retain and operate the proposed restaurant and letting rooms at the rear of the site as that fits with their core business. As the owners are not property developers, a partner is sought to assist in bringing the scheme or a similar scheme forward. The current owners are flexible as to the nature of development package model that a partner wishes to pursue and will consider an outright sale of parts, or any other arrangement whereby the restaurant and letting rooms can be retained. The property comprises a Grade 2 Listed primarily three storey building fronting Broad Street, originally believed to date from the 1800’s with later additions at the rear. The property has remained vacant for a number of years whilst planning and listed building approvals were sought for its redevelopment. Consents were granted by West Dorset District Council (now Dorset Council), and subsequently implemented under application references WD/D/14/002879 and WD/D/14/002880 for a scheme which comprised 2 shops on the ground floor of the main building, demolition of the rear section, and the provision of 9 residential units together with a substantial new build restaurant, bar and 12 letting rooms on the rear garden area. The work has been implemented to preserve the planning consents obtained. The Former Three Cups Hotel is situated in a prime location within Broad Street, Lyme Regis which is the main commercial thoroughfare of the town. Adjoining properties are a mixture of commercial, leisure and residential uses with other facilities in the town being in close proximity. To the rear of the main building is an area of undeveloped land which was formerly a garden to the Hotel. Beyond that are other residential properties and Langmoor Gardens which is the town’s formal pleasure garden. From the rear of the building and the existing garden, there are uninterrupted panoramic views over Lyme Bay and the town’s harbour and the iconic Cobb pier, the latter of which was famously featured in the award winning film “The French Lieutenant’s Woman“ starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons.

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

10/12/2025

Sherborne Land for Sale

This employment site comprises greenfield land extending to approximately 3.56 acres. The freehold of this development plots of land are available by way of price on application. Barton Farm comprises a new urban extension to the northwest of Sherborne. The employment land is at the western side of the scheme north of the A30 Yeovil Road. The land is located approximately 0.5 miles from Sherborne Town centre. Sherborne is an attractive town located on the Dorset/Somerset border approximately 6 miles east of Yeovil, the regional commercial centre for the area. The town is well located in terms of communications. The A30 trunk road runs through the town and there is mainline railway running to London Waterloo with a station stop at Sherborne.

Property Subtype:

Industrial

Date on Market:

19/09/2024