Former Adult Education Centre, Dene Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2BZ
- Land size
- 0.24 acres
Key Features
- The site extends to approximately 0.1 hectares (0.24 acres).
- Previous consent has been granted for conversion of the existing building to provide residential accommodation falling within Class C2 and Class C3.
- The site is identified as a development site in the Mole Valley Local Plan 2020 - 2039, under policy DS32.
- Located in Dorking, Surrey, positioned close to the High Street and within walking distance of Dorking West and Dorking railway station.
- The freehold interest of the site is available with vacant possession.
- Offers for the freehold interest are invited on an unconditional or conditional basis by 12 noon on 18 March 2026.
Description
The subject property comprises a former Adult Education Centre (Use Class Sui Generis), arranged over ground and first floors, on a site of approx. 0.1 hectares (0.24 acres) and broadly square in shape. In its current form, the building comprises a number of large teaching rooms with ancillary office accommodation and benefits from very generous floor to ceiling heights. There is potential
to convert the building to an alternative use, and develop the remainder of the site, subject to planning. The property requires modernisation throughout. The property can be accessed directly from Marlborough Hill and Dene Street.
The site is situated in a predominantly residential area in Dorking town centre, within a short walk to the High Street, train stations and other town centre amenities. Dorking is an attractive and a?uent market town in the Surrey Hills, situated approximately 25 miles south of London. The town is situated at the junction of the A24 and A25, the former providing direct access to the M25,approximately 6 miles to the north. The site is walking distance
to two train stations Dorking West and Dorking, which provide access into Central London within just under an hour.
The surrounding area comprises a mix of open green spaces,residential, and commercial properties, including key retailers such as Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Boots and Sainsbury's.
Dorking Wanderers Football Club is located 0.3 miles north of
the property, while Dorking Halls and Dorking Sports Centre are situated 0.4 miles to the north-east.
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-11
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