Description This attractive Grade II Listed former restaurant/bar premises is arranged over ground floor and basement. The ground floor provides a large open plan seating/service area with a kitchen and preparation area located to the rear, in addition to further staff/storage facilities. Also located to the rear of the ground floor are male and female cloakrooms. The ground floor also benefits from a fitted bar and stage area. 
 
Accessed via an internal staircase is a basement for storage. Subject to the necessary consents there is also the possibility for external seating. Accommodation The accommodation with approximate areas and dimensions is arranged as follows: 
Ground Floor 3,710 sq ft 344.67 sq m 
Basement 415 sq ft 38.63 sq m 
Male & Female Cloakrooms - - Terms Leasehold. £50,000 per annum exclusive. Incentive - Rent in year 1 to be payable at a rate of 50% 
- Plus 6 months rent free Planning The property is Grade II Listed and we understand the subject premises benefits from Use Class E planning consent. Licencing The property benefits from a late night premises licence until 01:30 Monday - Sunday. Please contact the agents for a copy of the certificate. EPC Rating To be assessed. Rateable Value £75,500 (from 1.4.23) Legal Costs Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Retail to let - The Old Post Office, 11 Post Office Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1BB

Description The Obscura Café is unique. It was built approximately 20 years ago and is one of Bournemouth’s most recognisable buildings. The two storey, pavilion-like structure has been designed to maximise its orientation to a south facing aspect and offer a year round opportunity for customers to enjoy the hospitality on offer. The ground floor extends to approximately 1,800 sqft and accommodates 68 seated customers with additional space for standing. In addition, at ground floor level, there are storage areas, customer WCs and a loading bay, making deliveries convenient. The first floor extends to approximately 775 sqft and can seat a further 48 customers. 
 
The outside space is a great asset to the café. The demised premises include not only the areas beneath the front canopy where around 50 ‘under cover’ seats are provided but a large section of The Square overlooking the Central and Lower Gardens where a further 250 customers can be seated. Viewings For a formal viewing, strictly by appointment with Savills. Premises Licence The Obscura Café has the benefit of a highly beneficial Premises Licence (ref 084743) permitting the sale of alcohol from 08:00 to 01:00 7 days a week to be consumed either within the property or on the demised outside terrace. We believe that the Premises Licences offers a buyer a very attractive opportunity to expand the existing business if desired. EPC The property has a D-98 rating.

Leisure for sale - Obscura Cafe, The Square, Bournemouth, BH2 6ED

Description The property comprises a 9 storey (plus basement) former office building, most recently used as a combination of offices and holiday let accommodation. Access is provided via a dedicated ground floor entrance, with stairs and two passenger lifts serving the upper levels. The building is constructed around a central lightwell extending from the basement, which allows for good natural light throughout. With the exception of the eighth floor, the floorplates are largely consistent in size, although layouts vary. Each floor benefits from access to the main service core, incorporating staircases, male and female WCs and the two lifts, and all levels are also served by a secondary stairwell. 
 
The ground floor is largely excluded from the sale and falls under separate ownership held under a separate 999-year lease. Floors one and two are currently in office use, while floors three to six have been converted to immaculate high specification holiday accommodation. The seventh floor comprises vacant office accommodation which has been taken back to a shell format, with planning consent secured for its conversion into five residential flats (Use Class C3). The eighth floor benefits from additional vacant apartment and storage space. 
 
On the vacant office space the specification includes suspended ceilings with recessed lighting and double-glazed UPVC window units. The specification of floors three, four, five and six is to a high standard, including modern fitted kitchens and bathrooms, with decorative styling throughout. Planning The property currently has a mixed use planning consent. The building has planning permission for Use Class E and C1 under alterations, conversion and extension of the existing building from a mixed D1 (non-residential education) and B1 (office) use into a mixed-use scheme consisting of Serviced Accommodation (Tourism C1 use), flexible co-working and shared office space (Now ‘E Class’ Use) and ancillary hospitality, café, restaurant and event space with associated cycle and bin storage. This was granted under planning reference 7/2019/1102/BX. 
 
Both subsequent planning applications have also been granted. The first is a variation of Condition 7 (holiday apartments) to allow the apartments to be rented for up to six months over the winter period, while maintaining holiday-let use only between Easter Monday and 30 September each year under reference P/25/03176/CONDR. The second permission permits the change of use of the seventh floor from hospitality space to five residential flats (Use Class C3), granted under application 7/2024/1102/BZ. 
 
Savills can provide a planning summary on the site (subject to status) but in our professional opinion the property presents a planning-led investment opportunity at the heart of Bournemouth’s Lansdowne district. With extant permissions, a highly adaptable building structure, and strong policy support for new housing within the Town Centre, the property is well positioned for strategic planning gains. All parties to 
satisfy their own enquiries. Local Authority www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Revenue & Projections Four floors are in a turnkey state and therefore could be income producing immediately. Whilst Savills and their client can not warrant any historic trading information, revenue projection figures can be made available to seriously interested parties, subject to status. Development Opportunity The opportunity exists to lease out the holiday accommodation upon acquisition. Alternatively change of use could be applied for open C3 on whole or in part. The remaining refurbished floors can then either be converted to C3 private residential, Co-living or BTR (STP). Finally given the proximity of the property to Bournemouth University a Sui Generis Student Accommodation consent may also be obtained (STP). EPC The EPC’s for the building will be provided to seriously interested parties upon request. Tenure & Opportunity The property is available for sale freehold with vacant possession on part basement, part ground and the 
entire upper floors. The remainder of the ground floor and basement is subject to a long lease (999 years) at a nominal ground rent of £1pa. Offers are invited on an unconditional basis only. Guide Price of £5,995,000.

Retail for sale - Royal London House, 1 Royal London House, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AA

Description The property comprises a mixed use development with the commercial known as Quayside and the residential element as Dolphin Quays. The scheme was completed in July 2004 and provides a total of 27 retail, restaurant and office units located on the ground and first floors of the development. 
 
In total the development provides approximately 72,000 sq ft (6,690 sq m) of accommodation with 104 luxury apartments above which have been sold off on long leases. 
 
The premises comprise a ground floor retail unit benefitting from a large display frontage to East Quay Road. Internally the specification includes carpeting throughout, lighting, WC facilities. Loading is available via a rear service corridor. The premises also benefit from excellent floor to ceiling heights (we understand other occupiers within the development have successfully installed a mezzanine floor in other similar units). Fixtures and Fittings We understand that the unit will be delivered partially fitted. Planning The property is not listed or within a conservation area. We understand the subject property benefits from ‘Use Class E’ planning consent. Service Charge The service charge is weighted on a net internal area basis and is currently in the order of £2.75 per sq ft (subject to annual variation). Rating The subject property is on the 2023 Rating List with a Rateable Value of £44,750. The Multiplier for 2024/25 is £0.499. Please check www.voa.gov.uk for up to date information on rates payable (the Government has recently granted a rates holiday). EPC The EPC will be provided to seriously interested parties upon request. Tenure Leasehold. Offers are invited for a new Full Repairing and Insuring lease with terms to be agreed. 
 
Rental Guide - £60,000 per annum (£9 per sq ft) 
 
Rental offers will also be considered for sub-divided space to suit the requirements of the particular occupier (subject to status and covenant). AML In accordance with anti-money laundering regulations, the successful purchaser will be required to provide identification documents upon request and without delay. Viewing Staff are unaware – no direct approaches. Formal viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with Savills.

Retail to let - Units D2 to D5 Quayside, Dolphin Quays, Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HH

Description An end-terrace two-storey above basement level property of brick construction with attic accommodation under a multi-pitched tile roof. The property extends to approximately 0.065 acres with a building Gross Internal Area of approximately 584 sqm (6,284 sqft). Internal Accommodation The property benefits from three separate trading floors. At ground floor level the main entrance provides access public bar which has a traditional interior including tables and chairs, with additional high stools around a bar servery. The basement level “Merchants Cellar Car” comprises a collection of intimate brick tunnels and cosy alcoves, creating and unique atmosphere. 
At first floor is a good sized function suite with high ceilings and expansive windows. The room benefits from a separate bar servery. This floor also features an equipped commercial kitchen and a lift hoist that serves all three levels. 
 
Living accommodation consists of three well sized bedrooms, living room, bathroom and office. External Areas Customer areas are located to front of the property on a pavement terrace. Tenure & Price Price reduced to £495,000 plus VAT representing a capital value of £79 per sqft. 
The property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion. The property is elected for VAT (please seek independent advice if required). Freehold title DT202810. Services We understand all mains services are connected. Conservation & Planning The property is Grade II listed and located in the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area. We understand the established planning use is Sui Generis (public house) under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The local authority is BCP Council (Poole). Energy Performance Certificate Rating C-73. Business Rates The property is entered on the current 2026 Rating List at £38,000 Rateable Value. This not the rates payable. Estimating liability for business rates using the appropriate multipliers alone may not lead to an accurate bill forecast. There are separate multipliers from 2026, and the ratepayer will also need to consider rates reliefs, adjustments, and policy changes according to the nature of the occupation in budgeting for rates bills. Please feel free to contact one of Savills’ Rating experts or seek independent advice on all rating matters. Licensing The property has been granted a Premises Licence (BH182801) in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003. We understand that the premises is permitted to sell alcohol under the following hours: Monday to Sunday 08:00 – 00:00. Fixtures and Fittings Fixtures and fittings which are in the absolute ownership of the vendor and in situ on completion are included within the sale. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties may be excluded. Anti Money Laundering Regulations Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all purchasers. Prospective purchasers will need to provide proof of identity and residence. Viewing The business has recently closed. All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole agents Savills.

Retail for sale - The Blue Boar, 29 Market Close, Poole, BH15 1NE

Description The property comprises a Grade II Listed three-storey terraced public house with painted brick elevations, sash fenestration under a pitched clay tiled roof. 
 
The property is traditional in style internally and externally and the building occupies a 50% site coverage over a 0.137 acre (0.056 ha) site. Planning & conservation The property is Grade II listed (ref: 1267376) and in the Town Centre Heritage conservation area. The site has the benefit of Sui Generis public house consent. Fixtures & Fittings The property will be sold in its current condition, including fixtures and fittings (less branded and leased items). No inventory schedule will be provided and instead all items left on the day of completion will be included. EPC C-75 Rating The subject property is entered in the 2023 Central Rating List with a Rateable Value of £20,200. Guide Price & Tenure Freehold (Title Number DT366109). Offers invited in order of £475,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession are invited. Tenancy The Public House is currently let on a tied lease basis until January 2026. Vacant possession will be provided thereafter. TUPE may apply. VAT VAT is applicable at the appropriate rate. Viewing For a formal viewing strictly by appointment with Savills. AML Regulations require Savills to conduct various checks on purchasers and tenants. Further details are available upon request.

Retail in Bournemouth

Retail to let - The Old Post Office, 11 Post Office Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1BB

Leisure for sale - Obscura Cafe, The Square, Bournemouth, BH2 6ED

Retail for sale - Royal London House, 1 Royal London House, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AA

Retail to let - Units D2 to D5 Quayside, Dolphin Quays, Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HH

Retail for sale - The Blue Boar, 29 Market Close, Poole, BH15 1NE

Leisure for sale - Kings Head, 6 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BP