About the property

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A CHARACTERFUL THREE STOREY PROPERTY IN DESIRABLE TOWN CENTRE 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 excellent transport links and a wide range of amenities including leisure centre, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets including a MandS Foodhall and a number of national retailers along with lovely independent retailers, small hospital and library.

There are excellent outdoor amenities 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 independent and state schools in the area.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a home and income business?

The property is configured as a substantial maisonette with ground floor trading units.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful character building in a prime location.

The residential accommodation comprises of a spacious three storey double fronted home with an abundance of character. The shop is in a highly prominent location opposite The Crown Hotel. The property offers the perfect mix of commercial and residential. There are beautiful bay display windows.

The current vendor has upgraded the wiring and heating. The property has also been replastered on the first and second floor. A lift has been fitted between the ground floor and the first floor, but this can be removed. A number of the rooms have ornate fireplaces fitted.

The ground floor was formally a restaurant. The ground floor has two reception areas, a commercial kitchen, utility/storeroom and cloakroom. A central staircase ascends to the first floor.

The current owner has created an annex area on the first floor with sitting room, bedroom and wet room. The sitting room has a bay window with a lovely view which keeps you in touch with the seasons. The kitchen is front aspect with a charming bay window looking out to the street scene and across to the Bryanston estate. The kitchen is fitted with a double ceramic sink, gas hob and eye level oven. There is space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The study is also being used as the lift room. A door from this space opens to the roof terrace.

The second floor has a roof light and hatch to loft space and offers three double bedrooms and is serviced by a recently installed bathroom comprising a low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin and corner bath with a wall mounted mains shower with contemporary wall tiles and a double-glazed window to the rear.

Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate what this versatile property offers.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Parking: Permit Parking

Utilities:

Mains Electricity

Mains Gas

Mains Water - metered

Drainage: Mains Drainage

Broadband: Refer to ofcom website

Mobile Signal: Refer to ofcom website

Flood Risk: For more information refer to gov.uk, check long term flood risk www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

Council Tax Band: C

Ratable Value £7,000

Rates payable at 0.49p in £

100% small business rates relief will apply, subject to terms.

Goadsby Commercial 01202 550066

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