Property description

These interesting Grade II Listed premises are located in an excellent position in the centre of Corfe Castle, approximately 150m from the Village Square and Castle Ruins. The original building is thought to date back to the 18th Century and is classified as being of Architectural/Historic Merit, with an extension added in later years. It is predominantly constructed of Purbeck stone, with the main roof covered with tiles. Listed Building Consent has been granted, although lapsed in October 2014, for the Change of Use from a shop unit to form living accommodation on the ground floor, with two bedrooms on the first floor, details of which can be found at Purbeck District Council's website planning references 6/2008/0553 and 6/2011/0524.

The village of Corfe Castle lies at the centre of the Isle of Purbeck about 5 miles from the seaside resort of Swanage and a similar distance from the market town of Wareham, the latter having main line rail link to London Waterloo (about 2½ hours). Much of the surrounding area, including large parts of the village, is owned by the National Trust and are dominated by the old Castle Ruins. It is also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The building is offered for sale by tender (unless sold previously) and interested applicants are requested to submit their best bids on the form provided in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 27 West Street, Corfe Castle by no later than 12 Noon, 18 July 2015. The vendors reserve the right not to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

ACCOMMODATION

RETAIL AREA 5.24m x 2.64m narrowing to 2.18m (17'2\" x 8'7\" narrowing to 7'1\"), North West, display window, door to:

PREPARATION ROOM 6.4m x 2.67m (20'11\" x 8'9\"), stainless steel worktops with inset sink, extractor hood, staircase to first floor, access to West Street.

WORKSHOP 8.3m x 4.9m (27'2\" x 16'), South West, access to rear service yard.

FIRST FLOOR

OFFICE 1 8.83m x 3.91m (28'11\" x 12'9\"), South West, North West and North West facing Velux, eaves storage, loft access.

INNER HALLWAY

OFFICE 2 3.61m x 2.96m (11'10\" x 9'8\") North East and South West facing Velux.

BATHROOM 2.75m x 1.69m (9' x 5'6\"), South West facing Velux.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

BUSINESS RATES We have been advised by Purbeck District Council that the property has a Rateable Value of £2,700 although this must be confirmed by your Conveyancer prior to exchange of contracts.

VIEWING By appointment only please through the Agents, Corbens, 01929 422284.