£595,000

Retail premises for sale

  1.  Ferne Streetview 2.Jpg
  2.  Ferne Animal Sanctuary Shopfront.Jpg
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Share of Freehold

Guide price

£595,000

(£100.30/sq. ft)

Retail premises for sale

Cornhill, Dorchester DT1

5,932 sq. ft

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Sunninghill Preparatory School 0.3 miles
  • Dorchester West 0.4 miles
  • Dorchester South 0.4 miles
  • St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester 0.6 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Share of freehold
  • Income producing investment
  • 4 Cornhill new lease to bhf at £30,000pa
  • 5 Cornhill new lease to Ferne Animal Sanctuary rising from £20,000 to £22,000pa over 3 years
  • Attractive buildings sold as a pair
  • 5,932sq ft total
Income Producing Investment

4 and 5 Cornhill sit in a prime location in the main pedestrianised high street in Dorchester, Cornhill through to South Street.

The property comprises two separate Grade II Georgian Properties over 5 floors including basements. Whilst the upper floors are similar 4 Cornhill has been extended at the rear whereas 5 Cornhill has not.

4 Cornhill is let in its entirety to British Heart Foundation for a 5 year lease from 01 February 2024 on an Fri lease with tenant break at year 3 at an annual rent of £30,000pa.

5 Cornhill is let to Ferne Animal Sanctuary from 20th May 2024 for 15 years on an irt lease. Let on a stepped rent of £20,000pa rising to £21,000pa and then £22,000pa over the first 3 years. Rent Review to market every 5 years (capped at 5% compounded).

In more detail the accommodation comprises:-
4 Cornhill
Ground floor sales and store 1541sqft
Basement 530sqft
First Floor 573sqft
Second Floor 573sqft
Third Floor 593sqft
Total 3,676sqft (Approx.)

rv £39,500

5 Cornhill*
Ground Floor Sales 602sqft
Basement 575sqft
First Floor 475sqft
Second floor 337sqft
Third floor 275sqft
Total 2,256sqft (Approx.)

rv £31,000

* Planning application Ref P/lbc/2021/02406 for the conversion of the upper floors to residential use

Situation

4 and 5 Cornhill are situated in the heart of Dorchester in the Cornhill/ South Street pedestrian parade in amongst retailers such as Boots, White Stuff, Seasalt and underpinned by Lloyds Bank on the corner with High West Street. Waitrose is close-by.

Dorchester is a vibrant County Town with a wealthy rural catchment and it is well served by amenities with a good mix of pubs and restaurants close-by, museums, two railway stations (Bristol and London) and a County Hospital. There is a regular market, good quality schools and it is an important all year tourist destination and gateway to the Jurassic Coastline.

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EPC: Tba (Listed Buildings)

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