Cottage
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Cottage
Key information
Features and description
- For sale by online auction
- Commercial freehold
- 3 floors
- Grade ii listed
- Courtyard garden
- Potential to residential use (stpp)
- Updating required
- AUCTION DATE WEDNESDAY13t H MARCH 2024
- Auction pack available on request
- Buyers fee's apply
- A freehold commercial premises set in a prominent location in Wareham Town Centre that could be restored to a residential dwelling subject to the relevant planning permissions.Previously used as an optician, hairdressers, green grocers & a drug store this spacious 3 storey Grade II Listed premises offers a superb opportunity for those wanting to start a business/shop on the main high street.The premises comprises of a main shop front with waiting area with a stud wall office behind. The back room downstairs is split into two rooms with one having access to the rear courtyard & the other having a downstairs cloakroom. The first floor is split into 2 offices with the front having a fireplace & the landing having a kitchenette. Again there is stud walling which could be altered depending on your requirements (stpp). The top floor is a spacious room with under the eaves storage.Modern T's & C'sThis property is for sale via Online Auction. This is a modern twist on the traditional auction room sale where buyers can bid for the property via an online platform. The winning bidder, assuming the reserve is met, is granted exclusivity of the property at the winning bid price for 28 days in which they must exchange, or the vendor is free to remarket the property and the reservation fee will not be returned. The auction will run for 3 hours on a set date and time chosen by the vendor of the property. Upon completion of a successful auction the winning bidder will be required to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of 3% inclusive of VAT of the winning bid in addition to the purchase price subject to a minimum fee of £4,800 inclusive of VAT. The auction is powered and carried out by Whoobid and is subject to terms & conditions which will form part of the auction pack which will be available to download for free once produced by the vendors legal representatives. We strongly recommend that you review the legal documents prior to bidding and seek legal advice. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE RESERVATION FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE SALE PRICE.Fees paid to the auctioneer may be considered as part of the chargeable consideration and may attract stamp duty liability. Bidders will be required to register in order to download the 'legal pack', if you choose to bid on the property, you will be required to complete further identity checks for anti-money laundering purposes, provide card and solicitors details before you are able to place a bid. Properties may be sold prior to public auction if an offer is accepted by the vendors.*Guide price - This is an indication of the seller's minimum expectations at auction and is not necessarily the figure the property will achieve but acts as a guide, prices are subject to change prior to the auction.*Reserve price - Most auctions will be subject to a reserve price, if this figure is not achieved during the auction, then the property will not be sold. In normal circumstances the reserve price should be no more than 10% above the guide price.
Downstairs Shop Front - 28' 1'' x 13' 3'' (8.55m x 4.04m)
Downstairs Rear Office - 15' 0'' x 9' 8'' (4.57m x 2.94m)
Upstairs Front Office - 13' 5'' x 12' 5'' (4.09m x 3.78m)
Upstairs Back Office - 10' 9'' x 10' 8'' (3.27m x 3.25m)
Top Floor - 16' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.90m x 3.65m)
Cloakroom - 4' 4'' x 2' 6'' (1.32m x 0.76m)
Council Tax Band: Exempt - commercial
Tenure: Freehold
Downstairs Shop Front - 28' 1'' x 13' 3'' (8.55m x 4.04m)
Downstairs Rear Office - 15' 0'' x 9' 8'' (4.57m x 2.94m)
Upstairs Front Office - 13' 5'' x 12' 5'' (4.09m x 3.78m)
Upstairs Back Office - 10' 9'' x 10' 8'' (3.27m x 3.25m)
Top Floor - 16' 1'' x 12' 0'' (4.90m x 3.65m)
Cloakroom - 4' 4'' x 2' 6'' (1.32m x 0.76m)
Council Tax Band: Exempt - commercial
Tenure: Freehold
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‘Established In 1984’ Purbeck Property is an independent estate agent specialising in residential sales and letting. Based in Wareham, Dorset they opened their doors in 1984 and are owned by Mark Olsen who bring with him over 20 years of estate agency experience. ‘Family Values’ Purbeck Property have a strong team with a family feel, the office is set on a prominent position on Wareham’s main thoroughfare, they pride themselves on providing honest advice and a high level of customer care to all of their clients. Purbeck Property cover all areas across the Purbecks from Wareham to Swanage, East to Sandford, Holton Heath and Lytchett; and West to Wool and Winfrith Newburgh; and North to Bere Regis including all of the neighbouring villages and hamlets. ‘We Have A Passion For Property’ Purbeck Property provide free market appraisals and operate on a ‘no sale no fee’ basis. Offering flexible contracts, full customer feedback, comprehensive sales chasing, full colour brochures and access to a large applicant database they strive to achieve the best possible price for your property. 'Award Winning Service' The team at Purbeck Property have won the Gold Award at The British Property Awards for six out of the last seven years. In 2017 the Gold award was won for 'Best Estate Agent in Wareham', this was followed in 2019-2020 by winning the Gold award for Best Letting Agent in Swanage & Wareham. This same award was won again in 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25. On each occasion the team were mystery shopped against a set of 25 criteria to obtain a balanced view of their customer service levels. In 2023-24 they went one step better achieving the award for the south West off England. ‘In House Property Management’ Our comprehensive Full Management service for landlords includes full tenant referencing, right to rent checks, preparation of tenancy agreements, inventory & check-out reports, deposit registration, rent collection, the option to apply for Legal Expenses & Rent Guarantee Insurance, a dedicated in-house property manager, property inspections, renewal of safety checks and assistance with end of tenancy settlements.









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