Rare business/investment/owner occupier opportunity- Freehold commercial premises and spacious maisonette in high profile town centre location. EPC Band C.

The Property - A very attractive character style building comprising a ground floor commercial unit, currently operating as a vey successful florist, together with a spacious maisonette over, occupying a high profile position within the town centre. It was purpose built in 2005 having attractive brick elevations under a slate roof, both commercial unit and maisonette enjoys a sunny south facing aspect overlooking Rope Walks public carpark and just down from the rear of Waitrose, boasting a busy position with excellent pedestrian flow.

Commercial Unit - Mains sales area of around 315 SqFt enjoying a corner frontage with two large windows, hall/store/kitchen of about 87SqFt and cloakroom/store of around 34SqFt. In total, the net floor area is approximately 440SqFt.

The premises would be suitable for a whole range of uses i.e. retail, office, café, takeaway etc. subject to any necessary consents.

The Maisonette - Arranged on the first and second floors and enjoying a sunny aspect with town views, the good sized accommodation is equipped to a good standard with gas fired central heating (boiler newly replaced), well equipped kitchen with comprehensive appliances- electric oven, gas hob, integrated fridge freezer and washing machine- and attractive cloakroom and bathroom fittings.

This briefly extends to: First floor- hall, cloakroom, living/dining room, kitchen.
Second floor- landing, two bedrooms, bathroom.

Access through the store/kitchen to the commercial unit.

Outside - The commercial unit has the benefit of a front courtyard area and off-loadings both to the front and side.

There is also the immense benefit of an allocated parking space within Lilliput Lane.

The Florist Business - A very successful florist business, known as Lavender Blue Flowers, well established since April 2005. There is a large customer base- both business and private customers plus the Interflora Agency.

Gross sales are around £160,000 and gross profit around £57,000. Further trading information is available upon request.

Available as a going concern (stock at valuation).

Situation - The building enjoys a high profile and busy trading position adjoining the very popular Rope Walks public car park, close to Waitrose and just behind West Street.

Bridport is a thriving and historic market town and holiday area. Extensive street markets are held twice weekly and the town has an excellent range of business, recreational and social amenities. A particular feature of Bridport town, is the large number of independent and specialist shops, providing a unique atmosphere. In addition, many chain retailers include Boots, M&Co, WH Smiths, Peacocks, Waterstones and Fat Face.

The popular costal harbour of West Bay is only a few miles to the south on the stunning Jurassic Coast.

Tenure - Freehold. Early vacant possession available.

Services - All mains service. Gas fired central heating (to maisonette).

Rates, Council Tax And Local Authority - Commercial Unit- Business Rates- Up to 100% small business rate relief.
Maisonette- Council tax band C.

Local Authority Dorset Council-
Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags, Bridport office.

Directions - From the town hall, proceed down West Street and at the mini roundabout, turn left into St Michael's Lane. Take the second left into Rope Walks and the property can be found after a short distance on the left.