49 & 50 South Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DW

  • 49 & 50 South Street<br>Dorchester<br>Dorset<br>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 Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs
  • Not elected for VAT
  • Lot
    11
  • Auction
    16th July 2026
  • Vacant Possession
  • Status
    Available
  • Guide*
    £750,000
  • 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 Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs
  • Not elected for VAT
  • Lot 11
  • Auction 16th July 2026
  • Vacant Possession
  • Status Available
  • Guide* £750,000
  • 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. Neighbouring occupiers include Marks & Spencer with Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs all nearby. 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

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. Neighbouring occupiers include Marks & Spencer with Waitrose, Boots, Estée Lauder, Waterstones, Costa and Greggs all nearby. 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.

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

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.

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)
 

If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.

Contacts

Acuitus
Jon SkerryJon Skerry +44 (0)20 7034 4863 +44 (0)7736 300 594jon.skerry@acuitus.co.uk
Alexander AuteracAlexander Auterac +44 (0)20 7034 4859 +44 (0)7713 135 034alexander.auterac@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
DLA Piper UK LLP City Square House, 11 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL
Courteney Jowett 0113 360 1149courteney.leigh.jowett@dlapiper.com

Useful Links

Acuitus Finance
Stuart BuchananStuart Buchanan +44 (0)20 7034 4850 +44 (0)7879 432868stuart.buchanan@acuitus.co.uk

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