Leisure Opportunity The Square, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 5LY

The property forms part of an iconic, landmark building, which opened as Bobby’s department store in Bournemouth Square in May 1915 but became Debenhams in 1972.

Bobby & Co is due to open in July 2021, which will be transformational for the Square.

Bobby & Co will comprise a Beauty Hall, a traditional ice cream and coffee parlour, art gallery, and a dog café in the Lower Gardens. There will also be a Sushi and plant-based Poke Bowl Bar, nail bar, treatment rooms and female and male grooming.

On the first floor the large windows overlooking the Square will be opened up, new balconies installed, and the floor will house a food and market hall, including street food outlets, deli, bar and specialty retail market pods.

Spa facilities are also planned and the second floor will house an art gallery.

Bournemouth is a popular seaside holiday destination, it boasts two world class universities (18,000 students), and has recently been awarded £21.7m for regeneration in the 2021 Budget. Located on The Square the unit is in close proximity to the lower gardens and seafront, and is a few minutes walk from the Avenue and BH2 leisure complex (Odeon, Miller & Carter, Five Guys, Pizza Express and Nando’s), and fronts the adjacent 230 space NCP car park.