Property for sale

Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24

An exciting development opportunity comprising a terrace of three adjoining commercial properties (2,872sqft./266.8sqm.) with full planning permission and Listed Building consent for change of use of the ground, first and second floors of No. 82 to a one bedroom dwelling, and the second floors of No's. 78-80 to provide a two bedroom dwelling.

The Property

78-82 Christchurch Road form part of an attractive terrace and benefit from full planning permission and Listed Building consent for the creation of two residential dwellings, whilst retaining commercial use of the ground floors of 78-80, presenting an appealing, mixed-use development opportunity.

Full planning permission and Listed Building Consent were granted on 28 March 2025, under planning references 24/10739 and 24/10740. The approved plans and associated documentation can be viewed via the New Forest District Council planning portal. The approved scheme provides for the creation of a one-bedroom dwelling arranged over three floors, comprising a reception room and WC on the ground floor, a kitchen/dining room on the first floor, and a bedroom and shower room on the second floor. In addition, the proposals include a two-bedroom maisonette, with a sitting room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and two bedrooms and a shower room on the second floor. The scheme also retains a ground-floor commercial unit with cellar accommodation, providing an attractive opportunity to combine residential and commercial uses within the development.

Four parking spaces are situated to the rear of the properties and are available by way of a separate lease.

Situation

The properties are prominently situated on Christchurch Road, within the historic market town of Ringwood, on the western edge of the New Forest National Park. Ringwood offers an excellent range of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, public houses and supermarkets, together with The Furlong Shopping Centre and a traditional weekly market.

The town enjoys excellent road communications, with the nearby A31 providing access to Southampton and the M27/M3 motorway networks, whilst the A338 offers convenient connections to Bournemouth and Salisbury. The coastal towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch are also readily accessible, providing a wider range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

Regular bus services operate from Ringwood to Bournemouth, Poole and Salisbury, whilst mainline railway services are available from nearby Bournemouth and Christchurch, providing connections to Southampton and London Waterloo. Bournemouth International Airport is also within convenient driving distance.

The property's location offers an attractive balance of town centre convenience, excellent transport connections and proximity to the New Forest National Park and the south coast, making it a desirable setting for both commercial and residential occupiers.

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Services

Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage

Local Authority

New Forest District Council - Rateable Value 78 & 80: £13,250,82: £8,500

Agents Notes

No's 80 & 82 are Grade II Listed. The properties are situated within the Conservation Area. We understand that the nutrient neutrality mitigation payment has already been made through the purchase of nutrient credits. No cil is payable in respect of the development.

Solicitors

Trethowans Solicitors
Salisbury SP1 3HP