For Sale By Auction | 10:00, 12 August 2026 | Lot 22A

48 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1HU

*Guide | £120,000+ (plus fees)

  • Retail Property (high street)
  • Tenure: Freehold

Call the team on 020 7625 9007 for more information

Auction Date

Wed 12/08/2026

Auction Time

10:00

Auction Venue

Live Stream

Viewing Times:

Tue 4 Aug

11:00-11:30

Thu 6 Aug

12:00-12:30

Sat 8 Aug

13:00-13:30

Mon 10 Aug

14:00-14:30

A Vacant Mid Terrace Commercial Building

Tenure

Freehold

6 Week Completion Available or Earlier if Required

Location

The property is situated on a mixed use road close to local shops and amenities. The open spaces of Borough Gardens are within easy reach. Transport links are provided by Dorchester West rail station.

Accommodation

Ground Floor Office Rooms Kitchen G.I.A Approx 406 sq m (4,370 sq ft) First Floor Store Rooms / Ancillary Space G.I.A Approx 103 sq m (1,109 sq ft) Second Floor Store Rooms / Ancillary Space G.I.A Approx 27 sq m (291 sq ft)

Planning

Dorset Borough Council granted the following planning permission for both 47 and 48 High East Street (ref: P/FUL/2021/02397) on 15th October 2024 : 'Redevelopment of the site to refurbish No.47, conversion the rear of the building to a house (use class C3). Demolish and reconstruct No.48 to provide a ground floor commercial unit (use classes E or Public House (sui generis)) & 4no. flats above & erection of 5no. dwellings (three houses & two flats) with associated access & landscaping at the rear'. Please note a buyer would also need to acquire 47 High East Street to carry out the development.

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Important Notice to Prospective Buyers:

We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.

Additional Fees

Administration Charge - Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,800 inc VAT

Disbursements - Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

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