Redcliffe Road, Swanage, BH19

Ballard Down Stores is situated in a prominent corner position on the north side of Swanage about 1 mile from the town centre and close to countryside and hill walks and beaches. The property enjoys a south aspect with pleasant views over the town to the downs and also some glimpses of Ballard Down. The property has brick elevations under a concrete tiled roof with the garage and entrance lobby having a recently re-covered felted flat roof. The property is well presented and has the benefit of gas-fired heating and uPVC double glazing. The fitted carpets blinds, curtains are included in the purchase. There is easy roadside parking.

Swanage boasts award winning beaches and has the advantage of the spectacular World Heritage site known as the famous “Jurassic Coast” just on the doorstep. This traditional, family friendly, Victorian town nestles between Ballard Down and Durlston Head with beautiful coastal paths and a host of picture-postcard villages within the “isle”. 

Offers are invited for the property either on a freehold or leasehold basis. The property is available to purchase with freehold interest with vacant possession on completion. Please note there will be a covenant on the Title Restriction Use to a retail/commercial unit only. 

ACCOMMODATION
(all measurements approximate)

RETAIL SHOP
7.5m x 6.6m (24' 7" x 21' 8") With fitted and display shelving. An inventory of equipment is available for inspection. Retail floor area is approximately 48.5 sqm, 522 sqft. It has safety dividers at the checkout.

REAR LOBBY
Built-in store cupboard housing gas fired boiler serving heating radiators., door to side passage.

CLOAKROOM (N)
WC and washbasin.

STORE ROOM (S)
4.3m x 3.1m (14' x 10' 2")
Electric consumer unit, fitted shelving.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION


GROUND FLOOR


ENTRANCE LOBBY
2.9m x 2.3m (9' 6" x 7' 7")
Built-in store cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Door to Garage.

KITCHEN/DINER/SITTING AREA (S & E)
6.1m x 4.3m (20' x 14')
Range of worktops, cupboards and drawers, breakfast bar, 1.5 bowl composite sink unit, plumbing for dishwasher, 4 ring gas hob and electric under oven.

FIRST FLOOR


LANDING (N)
Hatch to large loft considered suitable for conversion, STPP. Airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

LOUNGE (S & W)
5.9m x 4.9m (19' 4" x 16')

BEDROOM 1 (S)
4.9m x 4.2m (16' x 13' 9") Range of fitted wardrobes, dressing table with drawers, bedside tables with drawers.

BEDROOM 2 (S & E)
4.3m x 3.6m (14' x 11' 10") Vanity unit with wash basin.

BEDROOM 3 (E)
3.5m x 3.1m (11' 6" x 10' 2")
Cupboard over staircase.

BATHROOM
Fully tiled walls and floor. Panelled bath with mains operated shower over and side screen. Wash basin with cupboard under, WC, heated ladder towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Large FORECOURT, small enclosed FRONT GARDEN. Drive entrance to attached SINGLE GARAGE, 7.5m x 2.6m internally with light and power. SIDE ALLEY on north side of building with lean-to STORE. Delightful secluded SIDE GARDEN on the east side laid to lawn, patio, flower and shrub borders.

PLANNING
The retail unit may be suitable for a variety of alternative commercial/community uses covered by Local Plan Policy CF.

SERVICES
All mains services.

COUNCIL TAX
FLAT: Band ?C? 2088.61 payable 2022/23
SHOP: Rateable Value: ?6,400 (small business rates apply, ?0 payable 2021/22)