Goadsby Commercial present thriving Village Store and Post Office in the heart of this pretty Dorset village. Substantial 4 bedroom home and large garden. 4 spacious double bedrooms. Character property. Grade II listed. Gas fired central heating. Central village location. Large garden with far reaching rural views. Exciting home and income opportunity.

LOCATION

Situated in the heart of Okeford Fitzpaine, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale. This charming, thriving village benefits from a village pub, primary school, church and village hall. Further local amenities are nearby in Sturminster Newton and Shillingstone and the village is within 8 miles of the Georgian Market Town of Blandford Forum and approximately 15 miles to Sherborne. In addition Sherborne and Gillingham both have mainline stations to London Waterloo. As well as a popular village primary school, there are a number of highly regarded state and private schools to include, Sturminster, Blandford and Gillingham. Independent schools in the area include Bryanston, Milton Abbey, Sherborne and Clayesmore, as well as Sandroyd, Hanford, Knighton House and Port Regis prep schools. The area boasts excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities and the village is situated at the foot of Okeford Hill which offers panoramic views over the countryside.

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

The residential accommodation comprises of a spacious character family home. On the ground floor is a refitted kitchen/breakfast room with a range of fitted base and eye level units with wood work tops, inset ceramic sink and drainer, tiled splash back and tiled floor. Integrated dishwasher, hob with stainless steel cooker hood above and double oven and a corner breakfast bar. The understairs storage area is accessed from the kitchen and is currently being used as a study niche. The sitting/dining room is a homely space with window seats and wood burning stove. From the dining area, stairs lead to the first floor. The ground floor also benefits from an inner lobby which gives access to the cloakroom. The first floor landing houses the airing cupboard, a further storage cupboard and window seats to the front aspect. Doors lead to a family bathroom with storage cupboard, basin, WC and P’Shaped bath and tiled walls. The principal bedroom has a range of built in wardrobes and looks out over the garden. The three further double bedrooms also enjoy an outlook over the garden, bedroom two has fitted wardrobes. There is also a separate shower room with basin, WC and shower cubicle. Externally gates give access to the rear and can offer off road parking. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with some raised planted beds, brick pavior patio for table and chairs and steps that lead to a raised patio which currently has power for a hot tub. A picket fence and gate give access to a further area of garden which is suitable as a vegetable garden or for keeping chickens. There is also a large storage shed. Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate this character home and successful business.

MEASUREMENTS

Sitting/Dining Room 7.77m (25’6) x 5.16m (16’11) NT 13’6

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.81m (22’4) x 2.13m (7’)

Bedroom 1 3.94m (12’11) x 3.76m (12’4) to front of wardrobes

Bedroom 2 4.47m (14’8) x 3.66m (12’)

Bedroom 3 4.55m (14’11) x 3.73m (12’3)

Bedroom 4 4.55m (14’11) x 3.1m (10’2)

Bathroom 3.2m (10’6) NT 9’2 x 2.59m (8’6)

Shower Room 2.57m (8’5) x 1.22m (4’) NT 3’2

Shop 10.72m (35’2) x 4.98m (16’4) Max

Storage Room 1 3.43m (11’3) x 1.98m (6’6)

Storage Room 2 6.32m (20’9) x 1.93m (6’4)

Kitchenette 2.29m (7’6) x 2.06m (6’9) NT 3’ irregular shape

Seating Area 6.45m (21’2) Max x 2.13m (7’)

Courtyard 4.17m (13’8) NT 11’11 x 3.02m (9’11)

THE BUSINESS

Through front door into The Village Store with part wooden floors, LED ceiling lights, double glass fronted chiller display, upright glass fronted chiller drinks display, Walls ice cream freezer, menu display board. Post Office Counter with wooden servery counter, Epos till system, shelving, electronic scales, wooden display table, extensive shelving, “Bake and Bite” glass fronted hot food counter (on free loan), large 4 door glass fronted chiller display cabinet, 2 greetings card carousels, 2 double glass fronted freezer units, single glass fronted chiller, 4 door glass fronted chiller display. Through into Coffee Shop with 3 wooden tables and 6 chairs, shelving, wooden floor. Through door to al-fresco dining area. Door from Coffee Room into Store Room with shelving. Through door into Main Store with shelving, chest freezer, 2 upright glass fronted chiller displays, electric convection oven. Door to rear outside. Into Kitchen with single drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, roll edge laminated work top surfaces, wall and base units, part tiled walls, coffee machine. OUTSIDE fully enclosed area with metal tables and chairs for 7 covers.

TRADING & BUSINESS

The profitable business is currently achieving a substantial turnover in excess of £500,000 pa and has been operated by the current owners and two part time members of staff for the past 5 years. Further accounts can be made available following a successful viewing.