A Landmark Property with Exceptional Development Potential in the Heart of Wimborne, Dorset
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial former church building in a sought-after central Wimborne location, offering approximately 4,403 sq ft (409 sq m) of accommodation over two floors. This characterful property presents outstanding potential for a variety of future uses, including residential conversion, commercial redevelopment, office space, community use, or mixed-use schemes, all subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Positioned on Grove Road, the property benefits from access from both the front and rear, providing excellent flexibility for redevelopment, servicing, or future residential layouts.
The building retains attractive period features, including vaulted ceilings and arched windows, while also offering large open-plan areas that are well suited to reconfiguration.
Property Features
. Former Church extending to approximately 4,403 sq ft (409 sq m)
. Large main hall with impressive ceiling height
. Multiple offices, meeting rooms and ancillary accommodation
. Kitchen and several WC facilities
. First-floor office accommodation
. Front and rear access to the property
. Excellent redevelopment opportunity
. Suitable for residential conversion, commercial premises, offices, healthcare, education or community use (subject to planning)
.Located within walking distance of Wimborne town centre
.Vacant possession
Buildings of this size and character in central Wimborne rarely become available. The flexible internal layout and dual access create an excellent opportunity for developers, investors or owner-occupiers looking to unlock the property's considerable potential.
Possible future uses (subject to the necessary planning consent) include:
. Apartments
. Boutique offices
. Medical or wellness centre
. Nursery or educational facility
. Creative studios
. Mixed residential and commercial development
Location
Situated on Grove Road, the property enjoys a convenient position close to the centre of the historic market town of Wimborne Minster. The town offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, together with highly regarded schools and leisure facilities. Bournemouth, Poole and Ringwood are all within easy reach, while the A31 provides excellent transport links across Dorset and to the M27 motorway.
Guide Price £300,000 – £400,000.
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold property with significant redevelopment potential in one of Dorset's most desirable market towns.
This style of property, combined with the guide price, is likely to attract strong interest from developers, investors and commercial buyers seeking value-add opportunities in a prime Wimborne location.
The property will be entered into our 26th August auction which is held online and starts at 10am. You must register to bid and download the legal pack.
PROPERTY FEATURES
. Parking
. Freehold
. 56 Day Completion
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
We will be holding viewing slots, please call us on 01202 143399.
The property is available for viewing immediately. Please contact Town & Country Property Auctions for more information and to register for the auction. The auction will be held online, and registration is now open.
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The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer’s Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of ID, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the ‘LEGAL DOCUMENTS’. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.
Former Church
Vacant
56 Day Completion
* The Guide Price given is an indication as to where the Reserve is currently set. The Reserve is the minimum price that the auctioneer is authorised by the vendor to sell the property for. It is subject to change throughout the marketing period. Where the Guide Price is a single figure, the current Reserve will not be more than 10% above that single figure, and where a price range is given (i.e. £50,000 - £55,000), the Reserve will not exceed the upper level of the range. It is not necessarily what the auctioneer expects it will sell for.
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