The premises are configured with 4 sales areas, 2 small store areas, a kitchenette and WC facility. At present there is a suspended ceiling within the retail areas. The landlord will be undertaking some investigatory work to establish whether there is an original heritage ceiling above. It is the landlord’s objective to work with a retailer that will maximise use of any heritage features within their fit out.

The premises have the following approximate floor areas, measured on a net internal basis:

Sales 83.19 sq m 895 sq ft

2 Store Rooms 8.98 sq m 97sq ft

Kitchenette 2.72 sq m 30 sq ft

The premises are offered either by way of a new lease to 31st March 2029 or subject to the Superior Landlord’s approval, a new 6-year tripartite lease. The lease will be contracted out of the security of tenure and provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act. Standard Railway Lease Terms will apply. The lease will not permit assignment or sub-letting. The incoming tenant will be expected to pay the landlord and if a longer lease is required, the superior landlords costs associated with the grant of this lease.

Offers in excess of £7,250 per annum plus vat plus supporting turnover rent provision
Subject to the landlord's formal approval, a rent free period may be available for the period of shopfit.

The tenant will be responsible for all utilities, cost of refuse disposal and insurance. The tenant shall make a contribution towards the landlord’s building insurance of £410 per annum plus vat. There is currently no service charge for the premises but the landlord reserves the right to introduce any service charge in the future.

Fit Out works will need to be undertaken by professional qualified contractors. The incoming tenant will be required to provide detailed annotated shop fit plans and signage proposals demonstrating a high quality shopfit. The works and signage will require the Landlord's consent and technical consent of the Superior Landlord, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited. Shopfit must be of high quality with use of energy efficient equipment.

The payment of business rates will be the responsibility of the tenant. Data from the Valuation Office Agency website indicates: . Local Authority Dorset (Purbeck) reference 169641210240
The rates liability for the property is as follows: -
Rateable Value: £9,100.00.
For 2025/26 based on a multiplier of 55.5p rates payable will be £5,005.00 per annum. Certain tenants may qualify for small business relief.

The premises are rated E.

For further details relating to this property please contact us:

Ian Chalmers – Account Manager
Email: ian.chalmers@amey.co.uk
Tel: 020 7921 2935

Eva Puchowska – Portfolio Manager
Email: eva.puchowska@amey.co.uk
Tel: 07926 278883
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