Summary - 40, HIGH EAST STREET DT1 1HN
1 bed 1 bath Office
Compact street-front unit with historic character and refurbishment potential.
High street glazed frontage and central recessed entrance
773 sq ft ground floor commercial area plus basement (accessed via trapdoor)
Grade II listed — alterations restricted, consents likely required
Long leasehold tenure; check lease terms and service obligations
No private outdoor space; street-level views only
Located in a deprived area with very high recorded crime rates
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal suitable for modern businesses
Basement not included in floor area; inspect for usability and condition
A compact ground-floor lock-up shop/office on High East Street, offering 773 sq ft of street-front retail space plus a basement. The property sits in a traditional Grade II listed brick building with a glazed display frontage and high ceilings to the principal space, good for retail, small showroom or professional office use. The long leasehold tenure and town-centre address place it well for continued rental income or an owner-occupier business.
Listing status is a material constraint: the Grade II designation will restrict external and internal alterations and is likely to require specialist consent and potentially higher repair costs. The unit has no private outdoor space and limited internal area, so operations requiring storage or significant back-of-house facilities may be constrained. The basement is accessed via a trapdoor and is not included in the stated floor area, so usable below-ground space should be inspected and assessed.
Location benefits include direct pavement access on a busy high street with many nearby amenities, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal — useful for modern retail or office occupiers. However, the surrounding area is recorded as deprived with very high local crime levels; prospective buyers should factor in security measures, insurance considerations and the impact on footfall and tenant demand.
Offered as a long leasehold at the listed price, this unit suits small-scale investors or owner-operators seeking a central Dorchester presence who accept the restrictions and costs associated with a listed town-centre building. Due diligence on lease terms, listing consents and basement condition is essential before purchase.
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