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More details for 86 Wareham Rd, Lytchett Matravers - Retail for Sale

86 Wareham Rd

Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6DT

  • Retail for Sale
  • £90,000
  • 1,031 sq ft
  • Security System

Lytchett Matravers Retail for Sale - Poole

Established investment with tenant in place producing rental income circa £8,500 per annum. Offered on a new 999-year leasehold. The shop opens onto a paved courtyard suitable for outdoor seating. Inside, there is a well-lit open-plan area with a service counter, along with a fitted kitchen to the rear. The property also includes storage space and a WC.

Contact:

Tony Newman Estate Agents

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

15/06/2026
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More details for 35 South St, Bridport - Leisure for Sale

Electric Palace Theatre - 35 South St

Bridport, DT6 3NY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £190,000 - £1,100,000
  • 1,191 - 10,325 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available

Bridport Leisure for Sale

Situation: The Bridport Electric Palace provides a unique opportunity to purchase a fully restored and fully operational art-deco theatre and cinema. With its beautiful original interior, it is one of only a handful of 1920s theatres that are still operating in the UK (outside London) and was recently listed by the Financial Times as one of the “most breath-taking cinemas in the world”1. Standing proudly in the heart of Bridport, the Palace is one of Dorset’s most treasured cultural landmarks which is now offered for sale as a thriving going concern, with established goodwill and a full future programme of events, including film, comedy, live music, the spoken word and theatre. The Palace is arranged behind a two-storey street-facing frontage and, at street level, the entrance and foyer are accessed via a wide arcade walkway leading to the cinema/theatre complex beyond. Either side of the Palace entrance are two street facing retail units, with two beautifully restored residential flats above (each with their own separate street facing access), that are also offered for sale either as a whole with the Palace, or as separate lots. The properties sit in the heart of the picturesque West Dorset town of Bridport (in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) close to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Lyme Bay and the Chesil Beach, only 5 miles away. Positioned prominently on South Street, within the town centre, the properties occupy a highly desirable and accessible location surrounded by retail, leisure and hospitality amenities. Bridport is a bustling and vibrant market town, with its famous street market, arts-scene and antiques quarter, located approximately 15 miles to the west of the county-town of Dorchester with its regular rail connections to London. Bridport has a history of rope making and is now a gateway to the Jurassic World Heritage coastline at nearby West Bay. The town hosts an excellent selection of independent shops, as well as supermarkets, hotels, pubs, restaurants and cafes, and numerous arts and music events throughout the year, including the acclaimed Bridport Literary Festival and “From Page to Screen” film festival (both mainly hosted at the Palace), as well as Dorset Arts Week. There is also a thriving twice-weekly street market offering locally sourced vegetables, cheese, meats and other artisan foods, clothes, hardware and antiques. Note: 1. Published by the Financial Times on 19 March 2026 History: In 1926 a local brewing family took the courageous and enterprising step to build an opera house in Bridport. A new venture in every way, but particularly because it was powered by electricity, a rare commodity for many at the time. Because electricity didn’t arrive in the town until 1929, the building needed to generate power from its own “engine room”, allowing the people of Bridport to experience the “new age of cinema”, as well as opera and other stage and music shows. The doors first opened almost 100 years ago, on 14 June 1926, to a packed audience of over 500 people and the building was appropriately named the “New Electric Palace”. It has been operating almost continuously ever since, originally showing only silent movies until “talkies” arrived in Bridport in 1931 (only three years after they’d arrived in London). Whilst other regional theatres and cinemas have floundered, the Palace has not only survived but flourished, sitting at the heart of the community ever since. For the last century, the Palace has been a cornerstone of West Dorset’s cultural life, evolving into a vibrant multi-arts venue that draws audiences from far beyond the town. Today, it hosts a broad programme of film, comedy, live music, the spoken word and theatre, as well as special events including festivals, weddings and private parties. The Palace is the largest theatre for almost 20 miles and has, for some years, played host to film and literary festivals, and glittering premieres, developing a reputation for bringing the all-time greats in film, comedy and music to West Dorset. It also sits at the heart of local performing arts activities and local performing arts groups, serving as both a creative hub and a beloved community destination. In recent years, the Palace has benefited from a comprehensive and sensitive programme of refurbishment, ensuring that its historic charm is perfectly complemented by modern comfort and high-quality presentation. The property is now offered to the market in outstanding condition and presents an exceptional opportunity to steward one of the South West’s most atmospheric and culturally significant venues into its next century. LOT 1 - Bridport Electric Palace “One of the most breath-taking cinemas in the world” LOT 2 - Two retail units Situated at 35 and 35a South Street are two impressive and recently refurbished retail units that blend contemporary styling with the original art-deco design features to add character and distinction. Positioned on South Street, within the town centre, the properties occupy a highly desirable and accessible location surrounded by retail, leisure and hospitality amenities, either side of the entrance to the famous Bridport Electric Palace cinema. Both retail units have recently been refurbished to an exceptional standard and now provide high quality retail accommodation, with large street-facing glazed shop fronts and return frontages. Both units are currently let under standard internal repairing commercial leases with existing occupiers trading as a cafe and bar, and as an interior decorations shop. Both retail units benefit from their own individual entrances from the street, and both units have the use of an accessible WC located within common parts (shared with the Bridport Electric Palace).

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Property Subtype:

Theatre / Concert Hall

Date on Market:

13/05/2026
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More details for 47 High East St, Dorchester - Retail for Sale

47 High East St

Dorchester, DT1 1HU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £575,000
  • 1,360 sq ft

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.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

19/03/2026
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More details for 29 Market Close, Poole - Retail for Sale

The Blue Boar - 29 Market Close

Poole, BH15 1NE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £495,000
  • 6,284 sq ft

Poole Retail for Sale

Price reduced to £495,000 plus VAT representing a capital value of £79 per sqft. The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The property is elected for VAT (please seek independent advice if required). Freehold title DT202810. An end-terrace two-storey above basement level property of brick construction with attic accommodation under a multi-pitched tile roof. The property extends to approximately 0.065 acres with a building Gross Internal Area of approximately 584 sqm (6,284 sqft). The property benefits from three separate trading floors. At ground floor level the main entrance provides access public bar which has a traditional interior including tables and chairs, with additional high stools around a bar servery. The basement level “Merchants Cellar Car” comprises a collection of intimate brick tunnels and cosy alcoves, creating and unique atmosphere. At first floor is a good sized function suite with high ceilings and expansive windows. The room benefits from a separate bar servery. This floor also features an equipped commercial kitchen and a lift hoist that serves all three levels. Living accommodation consists of three well sized bedrooms, living room, bathroom and office. Customer areas are located to front of the property on a pavement terrace. The Blue Boar is located in the coastal harbour town of Poole in the county of Dorset, 6.8 miles (10.9 kilometres) west of Bournemouth and 112 miles (179 kilometres) south west of London. The property benefits from dual frontages to Market Close and Dear Hay Lane approximately 450 metres (0.3 miles) north of The Quay and 600 metres (0.4 miles) south of Poole train station. The town benefits from multiple arterial road links with the nearby A350 connecting with the A35 approximately 1.8 miles (2.9 kilometres) to the north. Poole boasts Europe’s largest natural harbour and as a result has a well established tourist profile with tourist sightseeing tours departing The Quay regularly (the National Trust's Brownsea Island is popular). The area benefits from a varied hospitality offering with nearby pub occupiers including The Antelope and The Rope and Anchor and cafes such as The Fisherman Café and Riptide Espresso Records. The "Old Town" has a rich history and local amenities include Poole Museum. Poole has an estimated population of 151,500 (mid-2016 census estimates) making it the second-largest town in the ceremonial county of Dorset. Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, the conurbation has an estimated total population of nearly 400,000.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

21/10/2025
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More details for 910-910A Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth - Retail for Sale

910-910A Christchurch Rd

Bournemouth, BH7 6DL

  • Retail for Sale
  • £140,000
  • 577 sq ft

Bournemouth Retail for Sale

The property is located about 2 miles West of Christchurch Town Centre and just over 3 miles East of Bournemouth Town Centre. The shop premises are situated at the lower end of Boscombe, close to Pokesdown Hill and are within a parade of shops which are let to independent traders. The premises consist of a ground floor lock up office/shop with stairs at the front leading to the full ceiling height basement which has the benefit of natural light from the shopfront. The shop has been completely refurbished in 2019 and it has the historic A2 use that was integrated into use Class E in 2020.The flat above which has been sold off on a long lease.

Contact:

Ellis & Partners

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

16/10/2025
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More details for Market Cross, Sturminster Newton - Retail for Sale

White Hart Hotel - Market Cross

Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £380,000
  • 4,898 sq ft
  • Restaurant

Sturminster Newton Retail for Sale

Substantial L-shaped building comprising a ground floor public house with main bar and dining areas, beer cellar and range of stores to the rear. The ground floor also includes ladies’ and gents’ cloakrooms with WCs. The first floor consists of club room/skittle alley with bar, cloakroom with WC, bathroom with no WC and six bedrooms. The second floor has two rooms.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

27/03/2025
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More details for 5 Dorchester Hl, Blandford Forum - Retail for Sale

The Stour Inn - 5 Dorchester Hl

Blandford Forum, DT11 9LH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 3,000 sq ft
  • Restaurant

Blandford Forum Retail for Sale - Blandford St Mary

The property comprises a three-storey mid terrace public house with painted elevations under a pitched tiled roof. Internally the pub is traditional in style with a servery to the front right and dining area to the rear. WCs are to the left of the entrance. The kitchen and cellar are located to the rear right and can be accessed separately via a corridor leading from the front right elevation.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

05/03/2025
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More details for Station Rd, Yetminster - Retail for Sale

The Ark - Station Rd

Yetminster, DT9 6LH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £150,000
  • 2,464 sq ft

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.

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

13/08/2024
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More details for 15 Cornhill, Dorchester - Retail for Sale

15 Cornhill

Dorchester, DT1 1BJ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 3,029 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24 Hour Access

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.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

25/07/2024
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More details for 159 Abbotsbury Rd, Weymouth - Retail for Sale

159 Abbotsbury Rd

Weymouth, DT4 0JX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £235,000
  • 667 sq ft

Weymouth Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises mid-terrace single storey restaurant premises Let until 2043. No breaks. Rent reviews every 5 years open market upward only Nearby occupiers include Londis, Takeaway, Pet Shop, Tattoo Studio and more Property Description: Comprises single storey restaurant premises with rear access on Old Parish Lane, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 62 sq m (667 sq ft) Open plan restaurant, kitchen, storage, wc Tenancy: The property is at present let to Individual for a term of 20 years from 23rd January 2023 at a current rent of £11,500 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review every 5th year open market upward only. No breaks. Location: Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town is 11 kilometres (7 miles) south of Dorchester and 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of the Isle of Portland. The A354 road connects the town to the A35 trunk road in Dorchester, and terminates at Easton on the Isle of Portland. The A353 road runs east from Weymouth to the south of Warmwell, where it connects with the A352 to the Isle of Purbeck and Wareham. The B3157 road runs west from Weymouth to the south of Bridport where it terminates and connects to the A35. Weymouth is approximately 52 miles (83 km) south east of the M5 motorway at junction 25 for Taunton. Nearby occupiers include Londis, Takeaway, Pet Shop, Tattoo Studio and more

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

23/05/2024
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More details for 37 St. Thomas St, Weymouth - Retail for Sale

37 St. Thomas St

Weymouth, DT4 8EH

  • Retail for Sale
  • £420,000
  • 2,216 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Weymouth Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises ground floor shop with basement and 2 x self-contained flats above Occupiers close by include Tesco Express, Argos, McDonald`s and Clarks, amongst others Property Description: The property comprises ground floor shop with further ancillary storage and a single WC to the rear. Accessed internally is a basement providing additional two rooms of ancillary storage. The first and second floor comprises two self-contained flats, providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: Cafe 52 sq m (556 sq ft) Basement: Ancillary 15 sq m (165 sq ft) First Floor: Flat 1 94 sq m (1,011 sq ft) 2 bedrooms, kitchen/living room, bathroom Second Floor: Flat 2 45 sq m (484 sq ft) 1 bedroom, kitchen/living room, bathroom Total Retail GIA: 67 sq m (721 sq ft) Total Residential GIA: 139 sq m (1,495 sq ft) Tenancy: The ground floor shop is at present let to Coffee Jazz Ltd for a term of 10 Years from 28th June 2023 at a current rent of £12,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review on 28.06.28 linked to RPI. Tenant option to determine on 28.06.28 with minimum 6 month`s notice. Deposit held of £3,000. Lease within Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 Flat 1 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 months from 10th July 2023 at a current rent of £10,200 p.a. Deposit held of £980. Flat 2 is at present let on AST to an Individual for a term of 12 Months from 30th August 2023 at a current rent of £8,400 p.a. Deposit held of £805. Location: Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town is 11 kilometres (7 miles) south of Dorchester and 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of the Isle of Portland. The A354 road connects the town to the A35 trunk road in Dorchester, and terminates at Easton on the Isle of Portland. The A353 road runs east from Weymouth to the south of Warmwell, where it connects with the A352 to the Isle of Purbeck and Wareham. The B3157 road runs west from Weymouth to the south of Bridport where it terminates and connects to the A35. Weymouth is approximately 52 miles (83 km) south east of the M5 motorway at junction 25 for Taunton. Occupiers close by include Tesco Express, Argos, McDonald`s, Clarks, amongst number of local pubs, restaurants, café`s and shops.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Date on Market:

11/03/2024
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More details for 87-89 The Esplanade, Weymouth - Retail for Sale

87-89 The Esplanade

Weymouth, DT4 7AT

  • Retail for Sale
  • £445,000
  • 1,271 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: D

Weymouth Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: VAT is NOT applicable to this property Comprises 3 ground floor retail shops with 6 residential flats above (sold-off) Occupying a prominent beach front location only 100 yards from the prime retailing in Weymouth Town Centre. Property Description: Prominent seafront building comprising 3 ground floor shops and 6 residential flats, which have been sold off on long leasehold. The property benefits from communal basement and provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 118 sq m (1,271 sq ft) Shop No.87 - 45 sq m (480 sq ft) Shop No.88 - 42 sq m (453 sq ft) Shop No.88 - 31 sq m (338 sq ft) First Second/Third Floor: 6 Flats (sold-off) Tenancy: Shop No.87 is at present let to Cane Traders Ltd (with personal guarantee) for a term of 7 years from 24th June 2024 at a current rent of £12,500 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. No breaks. Rent review in June 2028 open market upward only. Shop No.88 is at present let to an Individual for a term of 3 years from 19th January 2022 at a current rent of £12,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Lease within Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. Shop No.89 is at present let to an Individual for a term of 5 years from 1st October 2022 at a current rent of £8,000* per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Lease within Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. *Fixed increase to £10,000 p.a. in October 2024 until the remainder of the lease. Vendor will top up rent, so the buyer receives the equivalent of £10,000 p.a. from completion. Residential Flats have been sold-off on long leasehold for a term of 999 Years from 17th February 2020 at a ground rent of peppercorn. Location: Occupying a prominent beach front location only 100 yards from the prime retailing in Weymouth Town Centre and multiples such as McDonalds, KFC, Sports Direct and Matalan. Weymouth is a popular and attractive South Dorset coastal resort, which benefits from high levels of tourism in the summer months and enjoys good road access from the A35 via the A354

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

08/01/2024
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More details for Hope Sq, Weymouth - Retail for Sale

Brewers Quay - Hope Sq

Weymouth, DT4 8TR

  • Retail for Sale
  • Price Upon Request
  • 835 - 4,779 sq ft
  • 3 Units Available

Weymouth Retail for Sale

Brewers Quay both residential and commercial comprises of 4,712sqm (50,720 sq ft) and is set between two buildings: the main building which was once the Devenish and Hope breweries, and a smaller L-shaped building known as the Coopers building which fronts onto Devenish Square, both of these buildings are referred to as the ‘Brewers Quay Site’. There are circa 20 public car parking spaces available in addition at the rear of the property. The site is Grade II Listed and lies within the Weymouth Town Centre Conservation Area. The surrounding area is principally residential with some development to the north around Hope Square and Hope Street comprising of a mix of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants and some residential development. Planning permission has been granted under WP/18/00298/FUL – This comprises the alterations & conversion of existing building to provide a museum; wet weather/ exhibition space & cultural space including a cookery school - A1/ B1 and D1 uses; 3 x Class A1/ A3 units; 47x Class C3 residential units including the residential conversion of the Coopers Building and other associated works. Brewers Quay is a converted Victorian brewery on the south side of Hope Square near the Old Harbour in Weymouth. Much of the complex dates from 1903, when it was built as the Hope Brewery for John Groves & Sons Ltd. The property is currently undergoing extensive re-development to form commercial retail and restaurants on the ground floor with 49 residential units above over 5 floors. At the rear of the site the developer has taken the old Newtons Cove carpark and built a selection of six townhouses, with gardens, parking & terraces, plus a block of twelve newly built apartments. Also a redevelopment of the Coopers Mews at the rear of the site into three, 2-bedroom, single-storey dwellings. Brewers Quay is approximately 0.2 miles (0.32 km) from Weymouth Harbour and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the town centre, where you can find various shops and restaurants. The nearest bus stop is only 0.1 miles (0.16 km) away. Weymouth Train Station is about 0.6 miles (0.97 km) from Brewers Quay, offering rail services, including those to London, which take about 2.5 to 3 hours. Additionally, Dorchester, a nearby regional hub, is roughly 8 miles (12.9 km) away, accessible by a short train ride or a drive of about 15-20 minutes.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

02/03/2026
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How many retail properties are currently available for sale in Dorset?
There are currently 32 retail properties available for sale. Sizes range from 283 sq ft to 70,912 sq ft, with an average size of 4,631 sq ft. Available opportunities may include high street shops, retail units, shopping centre space, neighbourhood parades and mixed-use investments.
How much does retail property cost in Dorset?
The average asking price is approximately £189 per sq ft, with prices ranging from £46 to £625 per sq ft. Values are influenced by factors such as location, footfall, tenant strength, lease terms and the overall condition of the property.
What factors influence retail property values?
Location is often the most important factor, alongside footfall levels, tenant quality, lease length, rental income, nearby occupiers and local market conditions. Properties with strong trading locations and established tenants may attract greater investor demand.
What sizes of retail property are available?
Available properties range from 283 sq ft to 70,912 sq ft, with an average size of 4,631 sq ft. Opportunities may suit independent retailers, owner-occupiers, investors and larger multi-site operators.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can provide long-term rental income and the potential for capital growth. Well-located assets with established tenants may offer predictable income streams, while properties with redevelopment or alternative-use potential can provide additional opportunities for value creation.
What risks should I consider before buying?
Potential risks include tenant vacancy, changing consumer behaviour, local competition, economic conditions and shifts in retail demand. Understanding the strength of the location and the sustainability of rental income is an important part of any acquisition decision.
How does lease length affect investment performance?
Longer leases can provide greater income certainty, while shorter leases may offer opportunities for rent growth or repositioning. Investors should review rent review provisions, break clauses and tenant obligations when assessing an asset.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail occupiers can include national retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés, health and beauty businesses, service providers and independent operators. The mix of tenants can influence both investment performance and future demand.
Can a retail property be used for other purposes?
Many retail premises fall within Use Class E, which may allow a degree of flexibility between retail, office, hospitality, health and other commercial uses. However, any proposed change of use should be confirmed with the local planning authority.
What due diligence should I carry out before buying?
Buyers should review leases, tenant covenant strength, service charge arrangements, planning permissions, title documents, environmental matters and building condition reports. Professional legal and surveying advice is strongly recommended before completing a purchase.
What additional costs should I budget for?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), legal fees, surveys, finance costs, insurance and any refurbishment or maintenance works that may be required.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the Dorset

With 37 retail units currently available for sale in Dorset, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in Dorset, particularly in high-footfall streets, suburban centres, and growing residential areas. Investors can choose from single-let high street shops, parade investments, convenience stores, and mixed-use buildings with both retail and residential components. Tenants often include local independents, cafés, national chains, and essential services such as pharmacies or food outlets, providing reliable rental income and long-term potential.

When purchasing a retail property in Dorset, key considerations include location footfall, tenant strength, lease terms, and scope for asset management. Prime areas close to transport links, schools, or densely populated neighbourhoods are typically in higher demand. Investors should assess the EPC rating, permitted use under Class E, and whether there’s potential to convert upper floors or reconfigure the unit. Well-let shops with full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases and upward-only rent reviews offer strong yield stability, while underused stock may present redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. With the right due diligence, retail units in Dorset can form a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio.

  • Footfall & visibility: Prioritise high street, corner, or parade locations with strong local catchments
  • Tenant covenant: Assess trading history, sector resilience, and lease security
  • Lease structure: Favour long-term FRI leases with upward-only rent reviews
  • Permitted use: Class E properties offer flexibility for shops, cafés, clinics, or services
  • Rental yield & growth: Evaluate rent levels and local demand for retail space
  • Repositioning potential: Consider refurbishment, signage improvements, or upper floor conversion
  • Exit strategy: Plan for long-term hold, break-up, or onward sale to owner-occupiers or funds

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