Local Businesses

Working In Cranborne

We are proud to have helped provide many local businesses with the premises and environment they need to succeed.

We recognise the benefit in renovating the historic buildings, traditional barns and stable blocks and have seen a growing demand for these converted units for flexible commercial uses.

Regeneration

In 2015 we started the regeneration of the redundant farm buildings at Holwell Farm, about half a mile outside the centre of Cranborne.

Orchard Bay Bakery: Chris Wakely set up as a small independent baker in 2015. When he had outgrown his home kitchen, we were able to give him space in Cranborne Stores for a small bakery.

In 2015 we started the regeneration of the redundant farm buildings at Holwell Farm, about half a mile outside the centre of Cranborne.

Orchard Bay Bakery: Chris Wakely set up as a small independent baker in 2015. When he had outgrown his home kitchen, we were able to give him space in Cranborne Stores for a small bakery.

Orchard Bay at Cranborne Stores quickly grew and soon Chris was looking for bigger production premises. The Holwell development for Sixpenny Brewery was underway and this pair of former farm garage/workshops was available for renovation.

We worked with Chris to make sure the building was food-safe and during the works, extended into a vacant unit next door to allow for expansion into a retail shop and pizzeria.

Investing in the future

The Estate has a growing number of commercial premises. We ensure all the necessary technology for today’s successful business is in place: gigabit fibre, cabling and security systems plus modern efficient buildings. Work is carried out to the highest quality specification, ensuring original features are maintained.

Some of our commercial tenants