Christchurch Civic Offices have been sold for just under £2 million.
They’ve been purchased by private landlord Questmap Limited which says it looks forward to bringing a regenerated building back into use and securing its long-term future.
The Civic Offices on Bridge Street were closed to the public and staff in December 2021.
The 29,600 sq ft, three-storey building occupies a 1.66-acre site near the town centre and includes the Leisure Centre Car Park West.
They were sold on behalf of BCP Council by CBRE Southampton which is also currently marketing Poole Civic Centre.
Alex Davies, Director at CBRE Southampton, said: “This waterfront site is an exciting opportunity in the heart of Christchurch.
“As such, the competitive bidding process attracted several reputable bidders, highlighting the site’s attractive prospects.
“CBRE has worked with BCP Council for a number of years, and we are pleased to deliver this strategic transaction supporting the council’s plans for the long-term benefit to the region.”
Peter Harding, Managing Director of Questmap, said: “Questmap are pleased to have completed the purchase of the Christchurch Civic Office building.
“It has been a pleasure dealing with sales agents CBRE, BCP Council and the professional teams involved on behalf of the vendor and purchaser.
“Questmap very much looks forward to bringing a regenerated building back into use and securing its long-term future.”
The Bridge Street Car Park, including the public toilets, and the public right-of-way to the west of the centre, were not included in the sale.
The Poole Civic Centre site has been unoccupied since 2022.
It includes the former Poole Civic Centre, the multi-storey car park and the civic centre annex located on a combined area of circa 4.42 acres.
The properties can be bought together or individually.
Questmap is a large private landlord with properties throughout the UK and offices based in Southampton and Hull.