1 bed flat for sale

High Street, Swanage BH19

For Sale by Auction - A mixed use property comprising a retail unit with a cellar, and a 1 bedroom maisonette, conveniently situated in the town centre, with a potential income of £20,000 per annum.

The Property

Arranged over four floors (including cellar), this town centre property offers an excellent investment opportunity with a potential income of circa £20,000 per annum. The ground floor provides a retail area with a separate store area and a cellar. The maisonette benefits from separate access at the rear, with a useful area for bin or bike storage. The maisonette ground floor comprises WC, access to the retail unit and stairs to the first floor. The first floor provides landing, reception room with bay window, and kitchen on the first floor. There is a bedroom, bathroom and landing with storage on the second floor. The accommodation is light and airy throughout and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the High Street.

Situation

Located in the charming seaside town of Swanage, the property is conveniently located in the heart of the town centre, less than 500m from the beach. Swanage lies at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck and is made up of an attractive mixture of old stone cottages and more modern properties all of which blend in well with the peaceful surroundings. The town offers an eclectic range of amenities including numerous shops and eateries, Swanage Railway and a delightful sandy beach. To the south is the Durlston Country Park which is renowned for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast and the World Heritage Coastline. Wareham is approximately 9.5 miles with further amenities and a mainline station to London Waterloo.

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Services

Mains water, electricity, gas (38A only), and drainage

Local Authority

Dorset Council - 38 rv £3,550
38A - Council Tax Band A

Agents Notes

The property will be sold with vacant possession. The tenant of the retail unit has been given notice, which expires on Tuesday 1 September. The sale is subject to a 6 week completion period (Thursday 3 September 2026). The potential income is based on the following estimated rental values: 38 High Street £10,000 per annum, 38A High Street £850 per month. Please note, the photographs of the shop were taken when the unit was empty, it is currently occupied.

Solicitors

Ellis Jones Solicitors
Wimborne BH21 1DX