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Commercial property for sale

off Renscombe Road, Isle of Purbeck, Worth Matravers

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£280,000

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Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester
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Key features

  • Unique opportunity
  • Scenic location
  • 24 Beds with living and dining facilities
  • Camping for up to 16 pitches permitted
  • Former RAF radar station, dated from World War II

Description

For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday, 19 March 2026 2:00 PM at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AA, a unique investment opportunity of a 24-bed rural retreat centre with scope for development opportunities, subject to planning.

The Property - The R&R Centre is a former WWII RAF radar base, converted into a 24 bed hostel with provisions for 16 pitched tents on site. It has been converted with a full fit out kitchen facility, lounge and dining area and 3 bathrooms. There is also outside space and ample parking.

The site consists of the main building with an outer building/store room, both constructed from reinforced concrete with a felt flat roof and PVC windows; a purpose built basketball court; all surrounded by a generous amount of grass, perfect for tent pitching; parking spaces connected via a gravel drive way and a fence which surrounds the perimeter of the site.

Situation - The property sits within a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Purbeck, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The environment is rich in archaeological, geological and fossil formations and has a varied and interesting history. The picturesque village of Worth Matravers is just a few minutes walk away. Surrounded by farmland, it is an ideal place for groups to enjoy a relaxing break with great walking opportunities. The South West Coast Path, part of the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site), is just twenty minutes, 1.5 miles away.

You can also walk to the renowned Square & Compass pub and village tea rooms and close at hand are Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door with their unusual geological features and the nearby fossil forest, Arne Nature Reserve, Purbeck Marine Reserve, Poole Harbour, Durlston Country Park, Brownsea Island Nature Reserve, Isle of Portland and many more.

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Services - Mains electric, water and sewerage. Superfast Broadband is available and mobile coverage is likely to be available with O2 but limited with other providers indoors but likely with all providers outdoors.

Local Authority - Dorset Council
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Business Rates
RV: £6,400

Energy Performance Certificate - D (100)

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off Renscombe Road, Isle of Purbeck, Worth Matravers

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Wareham Station7.1 miles

About Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester

Burraton House, 5 Burraton Square, Poundbury, Dorset, DT1 3GR
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Commercial Property Agents You Can Trust - Sales

Symonds & Sampson’s commercial agents are experienced in handling the sale and letting of many types of commercial property, including retail, leisure, industrial and office sectors, as well as management of residential and mixed-use blocks and estates.

Experienced agents and surveyors can guide on all aspects of commercial property, including

• Agency

• Planning

• Valuation

• Landlord and tenant matters

• Property management

• Survey and design

Our focus is on our client and providing honest, reliable and commercially minded advice which maximises the value of our client’s asset whilst protecting their position. With an interest in ensuring our community thrives, we work closely with our clients to maximise opportunities and develop working relationships between occupiers, landlords and tenants.

Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our Estate Agents and our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester on 01305 232402.

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