18 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1BS

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is located 8 miles north of Weymouth and 20 miles west of Poole.
The property occupies a prime pedestrianised trading position within Dorchester's principal trading thoroughfare of South Street adjacent to Superdrug and nearby to Peacocks, Fat Face, Mountain Warehouse, WH Smith, Barclays Bank.

These well-presented premises comprise a good-sized shop unit together with ancillary space at first floor level where a large stock room, office and staffroom / kitchen are provided.

Excellent rear loading facilities are provided and the property also benefits from 4 car parking spaces within the rear car park.
The shop benefits from Karndean type timber effect floor covering, infra-red burglar system, ceiling mounted spotlighting and air conditioning.




Ground Floor
Net Sales Area - 1,240 sq ft
Under Stairs Storage 30 sqft
First Floor
Store Room 581 sq ft
Office 114 sq ft
Staffroom/Kitchen 75 sq ft
Total Internal Area 2,040 sq ft




Rateable Value £42,000
Source www.voa.org.uk The 2023/2024 small business multiplier is 0.499 (49.9p payable per £1). This determines what business rates are payable. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries for confirmation. *If you qualify as a 'small business' you may be eligible for substantial relief in connection with business rates payable. We advise all parties speak to the local authority in the first instance for confirmation.




The premises are available by way of a new full
repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at a
commencing rent of £55,000 per annum, exclusive.
The lease will incorporate upwards only rent reviews at
5 yearly intervals.




Under the new planning regulations, we believe the current permitted use to be use class 'E' which includes uses such as retail, professional services, cafe', health clinics, indoor recreation/sport and office. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority for confirmation.




Asset Rating - To be confirmed




Prime Town Centre Shop Premises
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