49 & 50 South Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DW

49 & 50 South Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DW

Freehold Former Bank Opportunity with Immediate Asset Management Opportunities

Vacant former bank building
Substantial Grade II Listed building
Prominent position in town centre
Approx. 955.12 sq. m. (10,278 sq. ft.) arranged over ground, first and second floors
Extensive rear car park accommodating approx. 16 cars, accessed via Trinity Street
Upper floors offer potential for residential conversion, benefiting from a separate entrance (subject to planning and Listed Building consent)
Nearby occupiers include Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs
Not elected for VAT

Lot
11
Auction
16th July 2026
Vacant Possession
Status
Available
Guide*
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Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of NatWest Bank

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Freehold Former Bank Opportunity with Immediate Asset Management Opportunities

Vacant former bank building
Substantial Grade II Listed building
Prominent position in town centre
Approx. 955.12 sq. m. (10,278 sq. ft.) arranged over ground, first and second floors
Extensive rear car park accommodating approx. 16 cars, accessed via Trinity Street
Upper floors offer potential for residential conversion, benefiting from a separate entrance (subject to planning and Listed Building consent)
Nearby occupiers include Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs
Not elected for VAT

Lot 11
Auction 16th July 2026
Vacant Possession
Status Available
Guide* Contact Us
Sector
Retail, Bank, Development
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction
On Behalf of NatWest Bank

Property Information

Location

Miles: 30 miles west of Bournemouth, 55 miles east of Exeter
Roads: A35, A37, A354
Rail: Dorchester South Railway Station, Dorchester West Railway Station
Air: Bournemouth Airport

Situation

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and a busy and popular tourist and retailing destination. The property is prominently situated on the east side of the pedestrianised South Street in a prime retailing position. Nearby occupiers include Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs. The property also benefits from being within walking distance to Brewery Square Shopping Centre which includes occupiers such as Odeon, Loungers, Brewhouse & Kitchen and Premier Inn.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location

Miles: 30 miles west of Bournemouth, 55 miles east of Exeter
Roads: A35, A37, A354
Rail: Dorchester South Railway Station, Dorchester West Railway Station
Air: Bournemouth Airport

Situation

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property is a Grade II Listed former bank building arranged over ground, first, mezzanine, second and third floors with two entrances on South Street and rear entrances onto the car park. The property has the benefit of a rear car park which can accommodate approximately 16 cars.

VAT

Not Elected for VAT

Note

This sale is conditional and is subject to confirmation by the Seller. Please see further details within the Special Conditions of Sale.

EPC

Band D.

Description

VAT

Not Elected for VAT

Note

This sale is conditional and is subject to confirmation by the Seller. Please see further details within the Special Conditions of Sale.

EPC

Band D.

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor	Use	Floor Areas Approx sq m	Floor Areas Approx sq. ft.	Possession
Ground First Mezzanine Second Third	Former Bank Ancillary Ancillary Ancillary Ancillary	429.60 168.40 102.73 183.04 71.35	(4,624) (1,812) (1,105) (1,970) (768)	VACANT
Total		955.12	(10,278)

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