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Assignment Highlights

  • Award-winning business in desirable location

Space Availability (2)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Type
  • Ground
  • 2,581 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Leasehold for sale £350,000 The shop was voted best village shop and Post Oce in the South West of England and runner up in the United Kingdom in 2024 in the Countryside Alliance Village Shop Awards. The large retail unit is approximately 133 square metres and includes a deli counter, outside seating area and Post Oce with a traditional fortress-style counter. The Post Oce has a ‘Community Status’ contract which provides a guaranteed salary and bonus structure. Remuneration in the last 12 months is c. £81,000. The Post Oce includes an outreach service which provides postal services to a number of outlying villages. The store has no local competition, includes generous owner's accommodation, a roof terrace, courtyard and parking for a number of vehicles. Solar panels were tted in 2024 to bring down running costs

  • Use Class: E
  • Assignment space available from current tenant
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,772 SF of adjacent space
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Unopposed village store
  • 1st floor accommodation/office
  • 1st Floor
  • 1,191 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Leasehold for sale £350,000 The shop was voted best village shop and Post Oce in the South West of England and runner up in the United Kingdom in 2024 in the Countryside Alliance Village Shop Awards. The large retail unit is approximately 133 square metres and includes a deli counter, outside seating area and Post Oce with a traditional fortress-style counter. The Post Oce has a ‘Community Status’ contract which provides a guaranteed salary and bonus structure. Remuneration in the last 12 months is c. £81,000. The Post Oce includes an outreach service which provides postal services to a number of outlying villages. The store has no local competition, includes generous owner's accommodation, a roof terrace, courtyard and parking for a number of vehicles. Solar panels were tted in 2024 to bring down running costs

  • Use Class: E
  • Assignment space available from current tenant
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,772 SF of adjacent space
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Unopposed village store
  • 1st floor accommodation/office
Space Size Term Rental Rate Rent Type
Ground 2,581 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Fully Repairing & Insuring
1st Floor 1,191 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Fully Repairing & Insuring

Ground

Size
2,581 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Leasehold for sale £350,000 The shop was voted best village shop and Post Oce in the South West of England and runner up in the United Kingdom in 2024 in the Countryside Alliance Village Shop Awards. The large retail unit is approximately 133 square metres and includes a deli counter, outside seating area and Post Oce with a traditional fortress-style counter. The Post Oce has a ‘Community Status’ contract which provides a guaranteed salary and bonus structure. Remuneration in the last 12 months is c. £81,000. The Post Oce includes an outreach service which provides postal services to a number of outlying villages. The store has no local competition, includes generous owner's accommodation, a roof terrace, courtyard and parking for a number of vehicles. Solar panels were tted in 2024 to bring down running costs

  • Use Class: E
  • Assignment space available from current tenant
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,772 SF of adjacent space
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Unopposed village store
  • 1st floor accommodation/office

1st Floor

Size
1,191 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Leasehold for sale £350,000 The shop was voted best village shop and Post Oce in the South West of England and runner up in the United Kingdom in 2024 in the Countryside Alliance Village Shop Awards. The large retail unit is approximately 133 square metres and includes a deli counter, outside seating area and Post Oce with a traditional fortress-style counter. The Post Oce has a ‘Community Status’ contract which provides a guaranteed salary and bonus structure. Remuneration in the last 12 months is c. £81,000. The Post Oce includes an outreach service which provides postal services to a number of outlying villages. The store has no local competition, includes generous owner's accommodation, a roof terrace, courtyard and parking for a number of vehicles. Solar panels were tted in 2024 to bring down running costs

  • Use Class: E
  • Assignment space available from current tenant
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 3,772 SF of adjacent space
  • Energy Performance Rating - C
  • Unopposed village store
  • 1st floor accommodation/office

Service Types


The rent amount and service type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The service type will vary depending upon the services provided. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each service type.

1. Fully Repairing & Insuring: All obligations for repairing and insuring the property (or their share of the property) both internally and externally.

2. Internal Repairing Only: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

3. Internal Repairing & Insuring: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs and insurance for internal parts of the property only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

4. Negotiable or TBD: This is used when the leasing contact does not provide the service type.

Property Facts

Total Space Available 3,772 SF
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Storefront Retail/Residential
Gross Leasable Area 3,772 SF
Year Built 1897

About the Property

Child Okeford is a charming heritage village set at the foot of the famous hill fort of Hambledon Hill. The village is popular with cyclists and hill walkers. It is a thriving village with a church, a primary school, two pubs, a doctor’s surgery, an organic farm, a café and the village shop.

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  • Listing ID: 39899800

  • Date on Market: 3/25/2026

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  • Address: The Cross, Blandford Forum DT11 8ED

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