Unit 4a, 11-15 Francis Avenue, Bournemouth
- Land size
- 0.05 acres
Key Features
- Recently installed insulated composite roof (2022)
- Freehold investment opportunity
- Let to award-winning Olympus Gym
- Current rental income of £24,000 per annum
- Tenant has invested significant capital into the premises
- Approx. 2,205 sq ft (205 sq m) accommodation
- Lease in place until February 2028
- Open-plan warehouse/training space with ancillary offices
- Established industrial location with excellent road links
- Potential for future rental growth and asset management opportunities
Description
The property comprises a mid-terrace industrial/warehouse unit of traditional blockwork construction beneath a pitched roof.
It is currently occupied by Olympus Gym, an established and award-winning independent fitness operator which has invested significant capital into the premises since taking occupation. The tenant has undertaken substantial improvements to create a high-quality training facility, demonstrating a commitment to both the property and location.
The accommodation is predominantly open plan warehouse space with ancillary office accommodation, kitchen facilities and male and female WC’s. A reception office is located at the front of the building with additional mezzanine office/storage accommodation above.
The property has recently benefited from a comprehensive roof replacement, with a new insulated composite roof installed in 2022 providing improved thermal performance and significantly reducing future maintenance requirements.
TENANCY
The property is sold subject to an occupational lease to Olympus Pure Muscle Limited, producing a current rental income of £24,000 per annum exclusive until Februray 2028
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Olympus Gym is an established and award-winning independent fitness operator which has invested significant capital into the property, creating a high-quality specialist training facility and demonstrating a strong commitment to the premises and location.
Further lease information is available upon request.
TENURE
The property is available to purchase Freehold.
PRICE
£325,000 exclusive of VAT
LOCATION
The premises are situated within a courtyard development of industrial units accessed from Francis Avenue, Wallisdown.
The estate occupies a highly accessible location close to the Wallisdown Road and Ringwood Road junction, providing excellent access throughout Bournemouth, Poole and the wider South Coast conurbation.
PLANNING
We understand that the unit has planning consent for Class E commercial and is currently being used as a private members gym.
In accordance with our usual practice, however, all interested parties are encouraged to contact BCP Council, planning department ) with respect to authorised use of the property and their proposed use.
EPC
C-61
FINANCE ACT 1989
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BUSINESS RATES
The VOA website confirms a rateable value of £18,250, and the current small business rate multiplier is 49.1p
Interested parties are advised to obtain confirmation of the rateable value and rates payable from the local authority.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
At no time has a structural survey been undertaken, and appliances have not been tested. These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute an offer or form part of any contract.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-17
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 54% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Manorside Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 413
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Heathlands Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 164
- Type
- Academy converter
- Elm Academy1 mileOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 364
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Bearwood Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 253
- Type
- Academy converter
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 302
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Oak Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 647
- Type
- Academy converter
- LeAF Studio0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 13 to 19
- Pupils
- 458
- Type
- Studio schools
- St Aldhelm's Academy0.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 808
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Bourne Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Magna Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 938
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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