AN OLD fish and chip shop with the potential for a change in use in Dorset is on the market for £250,000.

The three-bedroom house, based in Queen Street, Gillingham, has been put on the market with Connells estate agents.

Located in the town centre of Gillingham is a three bedroom end of terraced character property in need of full modernisation.

The property's brochure notes that the property has an 'added bonus' of a large rear garden and off road parking.

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Bournemouth Echo: Fish and chip shop for sale. Credit: ZooplaFish and chip shop for sale. Credit: Zoopla

The old fish and chip shop is in need of full modernisation and could make a stunning family home if bought by the right owners and gains the correct change in use. 

On the ground floor is the shop front and kitchen as well as three further large rooms and a cloakroom with a WC and washbasin. 

Completing the ground floor, there is a lounge and kitchen with a side door to the rear garden.

Bournemouth Echo: Fish and chip shop for sale. Credit: ZooplaFish and chip shop for sale. Credit: Zoopla

Upstairs are three bedrooms in need of complete gutting and maintenance, with single glazed windows.

The second bathroom completes the first floor with a bath, shower, WC and wash hand basin.

This charming period cottage could be transformed into your dream home or it could make an excellent investment property, says the estate agents.

To find out more about the property visit Zoopla.