St Mary Street, Weymouth

For Lease, a large three-floor, landmark retail unit in the centre of Weymouth.

Introduction - An unrivalled opportunity to lease a landmark building occupying a prime pedestrianised pitch in Weymouth. The property is currently occupied by a major high street bank on an FRI lease extending until late 2027. Following the bank's scheduled branch closure in October 2026, there is an opportunity to negotiate an early lease surrender or assignment ahead of the official expiry date.

The Property - 84-85 St Mary Street boasts a commanding character facade, high visibility, exceptional footfall and comprises an attractive and good quality retail type premises thought suitable for various uses including restaurant.
Configured over three floors, the building features two separate front entrances directly off St Mary Street. Both entrances provide access to the ground floor trading zone, with one housing a dedicated staircase serving the upper levels, allowing the upper floors to be independently occupied.

Accommodation And Layout - Ground Floor (1,717 sqft): Currently arranged as a main banking hall with a partitioned office to the rear. The space offers excellent scope to be fully opened out into a single expansive open-plan retail or trading environment. It features impressive clear ceiling height of 3m, creating an airy, premium feel.
First Floor (1,406 sqft): Comprises public facing office suites accessed via the primary front staircase complemented by further offices, storage rooms and staff WC facilities to the rear.
Second Floor (628 sqft): Configured as a staff breakout area and lounge, with plant room storage (unmeasured)
Total Measured Internal Area: (Approximately 3,751 sqft) excluding plant room.
Amenities: Rear loading access, prominent window frontage, and male/female WC's situated on alternate floors.

Use Class And Potential - With its expansive footprint and versatile layout, the property is perfectly suited for premium retail, lifestyle brands, leisure operators, offices or a flagship food and beverage venue.

Situation - Weymouth is a thriving coastal resort and Dorset commercial hub featuring a resident population of over 55,000, robust seasonal tourism, and excellent road and rail links to London Waterloo. The town offers an energized business environment backed by a picturesque harbour, continuous regeneration projects, and diverse trade sectors. St Mary's Street is one of the main town centre streets in Weymouth with shops such as Pandora, Greggs, Weird Fish and Holland& Barratt nearby.

There is direct access via the A354 to nearby Dorchester (8 miles) and onward to the national road network and regular services from Weymouth Station connect to London Waterloo in under three hours. A vibrant year-round local economy is supercharged by summer beach tourism and a growing cruise ship calendar.

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Local Authority - Dorset Council:
Business Rates: RV £45,500

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.