High West Street, Dorchester
South West
£175,000Guide Price
Listed on 17/09/2026
Listed on 17/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
N/AType
Retail Property (high Street)Area
1050 sqftDescription
Offered at auction, this Grade II listed, double-fronted commercial property occupies a prominent position on High West Street, close to the junction with Trinity Street. The building extends over two to three floors and is currently arranged as a retail premises, with a separate suite at the rear that is joined to the main accommodation but has its own entrance from Grey School Passage. The rear suite may be capable of separation, subject to investigation.
The listing identifies a range of possible commercial uses, including retail, professional services and a restaurant or cafe, and mentions possible residential use subject to planning. Any change of use or alterations would need to be checked against the building's listed status and relevant consents. Nearby occupiers include shops, cafes and museums, with pedestrianised South Street a short walk away. Mains water, drainage and electricity are stated to be connected. The business rates rateable value is £14,750, and the EPC is listed as to be confirmed.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £175,000, this prominent Grade II listed town-centre property is priced at about £167/sqf, well below the local average of £345/sqf—a strong acquisition point for a buyer looking to create value. The historic double-fronted frontage, several usable retail/display rooms and a rear suite with its own access give the project a distinctive starting point. Visible work looks light: a selective refresh of mixed, dated finishes, attention to the basic washroom and some exterior upkeep. Possible residential use or separation of the rear suite would need planning, listed-building, title and technical checks.
Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional.
Key opportunities
- Acquire a substantial town-centre frontage at a notably low price per square foot against the local average.
- Refresh the mixed finishes selectively while retaining the character of the Grade II listed building.
- Explore the rear suite’s separate access and potential separation, subject to planning, listed-building, title and technical checks.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Dorchester West Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Dorchester
Dorchester South Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Dorchester
Upwey Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Upwey
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
5.6 miles
Train · Moreton
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