The Square, Beaminster
£113.08 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
2,874 sq ft
267 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial property for sale
Key features
- Freehold mixed use commercial/residential investment
- Current restaurant rent of £24,000 per annum
- 3 bedroom flat with vacant possession
- Potential income of £36,000pa if flat is let
- Property arranged over 3 floors
- Commercial restaurant business unaffected by sale
- Grade II Listed Building
- Prime location in town square
Description
The Property - An attractive freehold mixed-use commercial and residential investment, prominently positioned within the historic market town of Beaminster. The property comprises a fully let restaurant and self-contained (currently vacant) residential accommodation, producing a strong and established income stream. A Grade II listed, end-of-terrace period building of traditional stone construction beneath a pitched tiled roof, arranged over three storeys. The property is well presented throughout, with the commercial element fitted to a high standard and the residential accommodation offering attractive views across The Square.
Accommodation:
Ground Floor (996 sqft) - Open-plan restaurant trading area and ancillary accommodation. The ground floor trading area is fitted out to high standard as a modern restaurant with an open plan trading area and ancillary spaces.
First Floor (782 sqft) - Kitchen and preparation areas, Office, stores and WCs, Part manager’s accommodation.
Second Floor (1096 sqft) - (Residential Flat) 3 Bedrooms, Reception room with views over the square, Kitchen and bathroom
Income:
Commercial Lease: Let to an established operator £24,000pa
Residential Let: AST £12,000pa (vacant on possession)
Total potential income £36,000
Situation - The property occupies a prime trading position within The Square, the commercial heart of Beaminster. This affluent Dorset market town lies approximately 15 miles north-west of Dorchester and benefits from a thriving local community, tourism appeal, and proximity to the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Square hosts a range of independent retailers, cafés and restaurants, supporting consistent footfall and a strong hospitality economy.
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Local Authority - Dorset Council Tel:
Rateable Value: RV £11,750 (from 1st April 2026)
Council Tax Band B
Services - Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
Energy Performance Certificate - Restaurant Premises B (43)
Residential Flat D (64)
Solicitor - j.
Kitson & Trotman
The Champions
Beaminster
Dorset DT8 3AN
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Energy Performance Certificates
EPC 4 The Square (commercial unit).jpgBrochures
The Square, Beaminster
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Crewkerne Station4.8 miles
About Symonds & Sampson, Dorchester
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Notes
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