15 bedroom property for sale

£500,000

Castletown, Portland DT5

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Property description

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial hotel in Castletown, close to the new Portland Marina and National Sailing Academy. Potential for conversion of upper floors to a number of apartments with a bar/bistro downstairs, subject to permissions.

On the ground floor the property offers a dining/function room, bar area, dining area, kitchen and wash up area. The upper floors are currently arranged as thirteen bedrooms and a two bedroom owners' apartment.

The property is situated within Castletown, close to the new Portland Marina and National Sailing Academy at Portland Harbour.

The Isle of Portland is located on the south coast of Dorset and forms part of the World Heritage Coastline, known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. Famous for centuries as the home of Portland Stone (used by Sir Christopher Wren on St Paul's Cathedral and numerous other London churches), Portland is now evolving into a centre for leisure activities including fishing, diving, bird watching, rock climbing, walking and a variety of water sports, including sailing at the Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy, venue for the sailing events at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Portland is made up of several village communities which together boast a range of amenities including shops, health centres, primary and secondary schools.

Dining/Function Room: 8.63m x 5.49m(28' 4" x 18' )narrowing to 3.78m (12' 5)

Bar Area: 14.52m x 6.26m (47' 8" x 20' 6") including vestibule

Dining Area: 4.83m x 4.75m (15' 10" x 15' 7")

Kitchen: 4.70m x 4.70m (15' 5" x 15' 5") irregular shape

Outside:
There is a rear courtyard enclosed by walls with potential as an outside seating area.

First and Second Floors:
The first and second floors offer flexible accommodation, currently arranged as thirteen bedrooms and a two bedroom owners' apartment.

Outside:
There is a walled courtyard with potential to be used as an outside seating area.

Potential Development:
Potential for conversion of upper floors to a number of apartments with a bar/bistro downstairs, subject to permissions. Potential alternative uses are subject to the relevant planning permissions being granted. The property is situated within the Castletown conservation area. Vat may be payable on the purchase of a commercial property.
Purchase Price:
In addition to the agreed purchase price there will be a further sum payable for fixures and fittings and stock at valuation.
Important note:
The purchase of the property is subject to vat at the rate applicable at time of purchase.

Directions:
On entering Castletown go straight over the roundabout and the property will be found after approximately eighty metres on the right.

Book a Viewing:
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the agents. To book a viewing please call Red House Estate Agents on .

About Weymouth and Portland, Dorset:
The Borough of Weymouth and Portland is located at the heart of Dorset's World Heritage Coastline, known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. The Isle of Portland is a centre for leisure activities including fishing, diving, bird watching, rock climbing, walking and a variety of water sports, including sailing at the newly opened Weymouth Portland National Sailing Academy, venue for the sailing events at the 2012 Olympic Games. Nearby Weymouth offers a lively nightlife, high street shops and a sweeping sandy beach. The area has a varied array of property types and styles, from houses and flats to cottages and apartments.

Services for Buyers:
Red House Estate Agents are property specialists in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset. We offer a good selection of property for sale in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments, including the prestigious Ocean Views development. Please call us to discuss your needs.

Services for Sellers:
Red House Estate Agents specialise in the sale of property in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments. Please call us to discuss your needs or to arrange a free market appraisal of your property.

Services for Landlords and Investors:
Red House Letting Agents also offer lettings advice and appraisals to buy-to-let investors and landlords, whether they are experienced in property or new to the challenges and rewards of property investment and lettings. We offer a top quality professional, yet personal, service to property owners looking to let in Weymouth and Portland. Please call us to book a property appraisal or talk about our lettings services. The lettings team at Red House Letting Agents look forward to hearing from you.

Buying, selling, renting or landlords, the team at Red House Estate Agents and Red House Letting Agents look forward to hearing from you.

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The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.
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DT5 Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index
£160,182 £238,779 £171,619 £147,722 £114,969

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Avg. price paid: £171,359
No. of property sales: 136
Avg. price paid: £164,043
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Avg. price paid: £167,189
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Avg. price paid: £172,065
No. of property sales: 1,227

Avg. asking price in DT5: £182,361
No. of properties for sale in DT5: 277
Avg. asking rent in DT5: £687 pcm
No. of properties to rent in DT5: 49

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Property type Avg. current value Avg. £ per sq ft. Avg. # beds Avg. £ paid (last 12m)
Detached £238,779 £174 3.4 £267,761
Semi-detached £171,619 £168 3.2 £164,181
Terraced £147,722 £169 2.9 £154,551
Flats £114,969 £251 2.0 £124,055

Current asking prices in DT5

Avg. current asking prices in DT5
Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses £129,975
(2)
£140,299
(46)
£181,900
(104)
£246,569
(50)
£324,367
(12)
Flats £136,200
(6)
£159,850
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£110,000
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All £134,644
(8)
£144,072
(57)
£181,215
(105)
£246,569
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£324,367
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Current asking rents in DT5

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Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds
Houses - £622 pcm
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£734 pcm
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Flats £607 pcm
(16)
£693 pcm
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£849 pcm
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All £607 pcm
(16)
£668 pcm
(23)
£748 pcm
(8)
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Fun facts for DT5

Highest value in DT5
Highest value streets Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index
Sweet Hill Road £284,527
New Road £272,951
Portland Bill £259,818
Castle Road £259,229
Weare Close £255,247
Highest turnover in DT5
Highest turnover streets Turnover What is Turnover?
Spring Gardens 36.0%
Breston Close 30.0%
Montrose Close 28.6%
Brymers Avenue 28.0%
Wheatlands 27.9%

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Nearby stations and schools

  • Weymouth (3.4 miles)
  • Upwey (5.6 miles)
  • Dorchester South (9.8 miles)
  • St George's Community Primary School (1.7 miles)
  • All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth (2.3 miles)
  • Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School (2.4 miles)

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  • About Drains Portland in Drainage Contractor
    01305 824540
    2 Belgrave Place, Portland, Dorset DT5 1NN
    0.47 miles from this property
  • George H Eley in Painters & Decorators
    01305 822055
    21 Ventnor Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JE
    0.53 miles from this property
  • Portland Joinery Ltd in Carpenters & Joiners
    01305 826841
    The Workshop, Chiswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1AW
    0.56 miles from this property
  • Building & Property Maintenance in Property Maintenance Services
    01305 823272
    60 High Street, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JH
    0.65 miles from this property
  • P M Griffiths in Builder
    01305 826753
    32 Brymers Avenue, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JS
    0.71 miles from this property
  • Flatseal Glassfibre Roofing in Roofing Contractors
    01305 822377
    11 St Pauls Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JX
    0.71 miles from this property
  • G Mullins Bros in Property Maintenance Services
    01305 821412
    19 Hambro Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JU
    0.71 miles from this property
  • Paveway in Paving Contractors
    01305 823687
    9 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JZ
    0.77 miles from this property
  • Portex Portland Ltd in Builder
    01305 820064
    Limekiln Farm Buildings, Easton Lane, Portland, Dorset DT5 1BW
    1.17 miles from this property
  • K G G R P Flat Roofing & Building in Roofing Contractors
    01305 822269
    Unit 11 Tradecroft Industrial Estate, Portland, Dorset DT5 2LN
    1.27 miles from this property
  • Darren Whyton Ltd in Builder
    01305 823815
    4 Crown Farm Terrace, Grove Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1DS
    1.45 miles from this property
  • Alpha Windows in Double Glazing Installer
    01305 822231
    27 Fancys Close, Easton, Portland, Dorset DT5 2AJ
    1.48 miles from this property
  • Steven Jones Plan Design in Architectural Service
    07818 847665
    59 Reforne, Portland, Dorset DT5 2AW
    1.53 miles from this property
  • Barrett Enterprises Ltd in Electronic Shop
    01305 821608
    19 Easton Street, Portland, Dorset DT5 1BS
    1.55 miles from this property
  • Belfield Build Ltd in Builder
    01305 820990
    23 Easton Street, Portland, Dorset DT5 1BS
    1.55 miles from this property
  • Milnes & Naerger in Builder
    01305 820636
    72 Grosvenor Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2BH
    1.59 miles from this property
  • A D S Plumbing & Property Maintenance in Bathroom Designer
    01305 861543
    10 Grosvenor Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2BH
    1.59 miles from this property
  • D & C Noye Plumbing in Plumbers
    01305 822271
    69 Grosvenor Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2BQ
    1.59 miles from this property
  • Quick Mix in Paving Contractors
    01305 823307
    Silk Lake View, 40 Moorfield Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1HJ
    1.71 miles from this property
  • Revive Pressure Cleaning in Paving Contractors
    07774 418305
    40 Moorfield Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 1HJ
    1.71 miles from this property
  • Jones the Pipe in Plumbers
    07921 238284
    20 Moorfield Road, Easton, Portland, Dorset DT5 1HJ
    1.71 miles from this property
  • M J & V J Carmody in Plasterers
    01305 860951
    18 Croft Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2HH
    1.79 miles from this property
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    01305 820665
    50 Haylands, Portland, Dorset DT5 2JZ
    1.83 miles from this property
  • Wyke Maintenance in Property Maintenance Services
    01305 786395
    234 Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9AF
    1.85 miles from this property
  • Bosworth Glass Dorset in Window Replacement & Glaziers
    0800 037 2310
    36 Dundee Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9BZ
    1.86 miles from this property
  • Mark B Dallow in Gas Installers
    01305 779041
    51 Dumbarton Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9BY
    1.86 miles from this property
  • Steven Mould in Carpet Cleaner
    01305 783545
    18 Derwent Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9DE
    1.90 miles from this property
  • N Gray in Plumbers
    01305 860842
    142 Wakeham, Portland, Dorset DT5 1HP
    1.90 miles from this property
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    01305 860256
    19 Westcliff Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2HW
    1.90 miles from this property
  • Chesil Locksmiths in Locksmiths
    07980 006486
    3 Bower Court, 38 Grange Croft Road, Portland, Dorset DT5 2AG
    1.98 miles from this property

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