AN historic property overlooking Weymouth Harbour has been placed on the market for more than £500,000.

Nestled in between the many colourful properties on Trinity Road, the two-bedroom property also contains a commercial restaurant. 

On the market for £525,000, it is being described by Avenue Sales and Lettings as a "rare opportunity" to purchase "one of the harbour's most unique properties with Tudor origins".

The property is current home of the Library Harbour Cafe but was previously Mallams, locally known as among Weymouth's top restaurants.

Mallams was forced to close after 28 years on Weymouth’s harbourside following a kitchen fire broke out in the kitchen in May 2018, which caused "significant damage" to the roof and kitchen.

The estate agents say the commercial business could continue to run or could be converted into either a residential dwelling or a bed and breakfast if planning application is approved. 

The duplex apartment above the commercial business is self-contained with its own front door on the front elevation opening into an entrance hallway with storage and stairs rising to the first floor.
 

Dorset Echo: The lounge area inside the property. Picture: Avenue Sales and LettingsThe lounge area inside the property. Picture: Avenue Sales and Lettings

Described as an "elegant and charming character apartment", it is currently a successful holiday let. The first-floor accommodation includes a spacious lounge and adjoining dining room/third bedroom with "charming views" of Weymouth Harbour. 

The property contains a modern bathroom with bath, hand-held shower attachment over, wash hand basin and low-level toilet facilities. The kitchen is located to the rear of the first floor and offers ample storage and utilities.

From the first floor, stairs rise to the spacious second-floor landing where there is an inviting seating area and access into both bedrooms.

The master bedroom is a generously sized double room with views over the harbour. Bedroom two is currently set up as a twin bedroom with similar views.

Avenue Sales and Lettings said in its listing: "There is potential to convert the premises to a three/four bedroomed residential dwelling, subject to the necessary consents.

Dorset Echo: One of the bedrooms inside the property. Picture: Avenue Sales and LettingsOne of the bedrooms inside the property. Picture: Avenue Sales and Lettings

"The ground floor is currently leased as a licensed café/bar with two seating areas - extended in 2003 - two WC's, a recently refurbished galley kitchen with opens out into a small courtyard with an external WC and access to a store.

"The business premises was trading as a long-standing, successful, fine dining harbour restaurant until 2018."

The Trinity Road property has already had some interest from homebuyers and Avenue Sales and Lettings has already hosted viewings.

The property listing can be found online, with more information found through this link: https://www.avenuesalesandlettings.co.uk/properties/three-bedroom-character-property-for-sale-weymouth-harbourfront/

Alternatively, call Avenue Sales and Lettings on 01305 830022 if you want to enquire about the property.