£375,000 /Sale price

*BUY TO LET ONLY* *TENANTED* *£20k pa RETURN*A rare opportunity to acquire a prominent and notable freehold building located on Wyke Square in the heart of Wyke Regis, Weymouth. This attractive and historic mixed-use property comprises a spacious ground-floor commercial unit beneath an extensive split-level maisonette with a private garden.The shop frontage is located in a high footfall location with unrestricted parking outside and an expansive window space, within which is a glazed door leading onto the shop floor. The extensive retail space has been thoroughly modernised in recent years to a high standard, while retaining original features including a beautiful cast iron fireplace (not currently operational). Practical features include industrial-style suspended lighting, CCTV, an extensive serving counter, and non-slip flooring throughout. To the rear is a store area with a kitchenette, WC, and back door to a pathway leading to the garden and a useful stone-built outbuilding with light and power.The maisonette is arranged over the first and second floors, and accessed by a front door from the street, opening into a large ground floor lobby area with stairs which rise to the first floor landing. A glazed door opens into a bright dining room which offers views over the Square, and a feature fireplace. Another glazed door opens into the Kitchen, which has a range of fitted base and wall-mounted cabinets, and a stainless sink and drainer beneath a rear aspect window. The vast Sitting Room is accessed via a small set of steps from the Dining Room, and benefits from a dual aspect and characterful vaulted ceiling. The Bathroom, with three-piece suite, and Bedroom Two, a well-sized double, are also accessed from the first-floor landing. Stairs rise again to the second floor where you find the Master Bedroom, a spacious double with inbuilt wardrobes and far-reaching views over the square, and Bedroom Three, a charming single bedroom offering lovely views over the gardens and rooftops to the rear.The property is situated within the peaceful old village area of Wyke Regis, a conservation area located at the southern edge of Weymouth close to Chesil Beach, Portland's 2012 Olympic Harbour, and sailing academy. A short walk from the property is a footpath leading to 'Pirates Cove' Beach and the Fleet Nature Reserve, perfect for long walks and part of the South West Coast Path. The Fat Badger is a great local bar/restaurant enjoying panoramic views of Chesil Beach, The Fleet, and Portland. From Wyke Square there is easy access to local shops, public houses, well-regarded schools and other amenities, such as a library, village hall, and health centre. The area is served by a bus route which runs frequent services directly into Weymouth and to Portland, respectively. The Fleet Nature Reserve is also within walking distance of the property, where wonderful coastal walks can be enjoyed. The wonderful facilities at the National Sailing Academy, Portland Harbour and Osprey Quay Marina are a short drive away. Weymouth itself is a bustling seaside town with an award-winning beach and splendid esplanade which, along with the Old Harbour, offers a plethora of fantastic places to eat and drink. There are plenty of both independent and national branded shops along with several supermarkets. There is a mainline railway station to London Waterloo and Bristol Temple Meads, and the county town of Dorchester, with its county hospital, is just a short drive to the North. Notes:Tenure: Freehold. Conservation Area: Wyke Regis. Maisonette Council Tax Band: B, Dorset. Mains services: Electric, Water, Drainage. Mobile coverage: Excellent. Broadband Speeds: