PARKSTONE DOUBLE FRONTED RETAIL UNIT TO LET

LOCATION

Double fronted retail unit is positioned on a busy and established retail parade in Ashley Road, Upper Parkstone. As well as benefiting from good volumes of passing traffic, there is a steady local footfall, and good visibility with wide frontage along this key route between Poole and Bournemouth. The premises adjoin a local convenience store and public house. The immediate surrounds are medium to high density residential.

Ashley Road occupiers include a variety of national retailers, banks, public houses, cafes and restaurants as well as a variety of local retailers and businesses. The area is well served by regular bus services and benefits from on-street parking.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a prominent modern self-contained ground‑floor, double fronted retail unit. It has a main open plan retail floor area, separate WC and an office with a small kitchenette. There is access to the rear of the building (and parking space) via Carnegie Close, Layton Road and Davis Road.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions, is as follows:-

Maximum Depth   43’3” (12.19 metres)

Maximum Width   34’8” (8.56 metres)

Retail / Ancillary   1335 sq ft (48.76 sq m)

Office   50 sq ft (4.64 sq m)

Total   1385 sq ft (128.67 sq m)

PLANNING 

The property has previously been used as a bookmakers within planning Class Suis Generis (Bookmakers). Interested parties are advised to check with BCP council as to their proposed use.

RATING

The property is listed on the Valuation Office Agency website with a Rateable Value of £20,250 (April 2026).

Prospective tenants should check the current business rates payable with the local authority.

EPC

The building holds an energy performance rating of Band C.

LEASE

New full repairing and insuring lease to be granted incorporating three-yearly rent reviews.

FINANCE ACT 1989

Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

IDENTIFICATION

Under Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed Tenant or Purchaser prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed tenant or purchaser once terms have been agreed.

Code for leasing business premises

Applicants looking to lease a business premises through James and Sons are advised of the existence of the RICS Code for leasing business premises. Furthermore, we recommend that all applicants obtain professional advice from an independent RICS member or other property professional.

IMPORTANT NOTE

These property particulars are intended as general guidance for prospective lessees or purchasers. They do not constitute all or any part of an offer or contract. James and Sons, either for themselves or as agents on behalf of the lessor or vendor give no warranty as to the accuracy of any of the information contained herein. All descriptions, measurements, references to condition and statements as to planning use and permissions or other matter contained in these particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as fact without independent verification. No person in the employment of James and Sons has any authority to make any representations or warranty (verbal or otherwise) in respect of this property and any intending lessee(s) or purchaser(s) should make their own independent enquiry and investigations and inspections to verify the accuracy or otherwise of any information. At no time has any structural or other survey been carried out and no services or appliances have been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the structural integrity of the property and the condition and working order of all services, appliances, fixtures and fittings.