Summary - 511a Southchurch Road SS1 2PH
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Freehold mixed-use unit with parking and strong transport links.
- Extremely large total area around 14,554 sq ft, versatile layout
- Freehold commercial building with separate self-contained flat
- Prominent high-street position with strong passing trade
- Off-street parking to side and rear — rare local advantage
- Requires renovation throughout; upper flat needs redecoration
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy upgrades recommended
- Local area: very deprived with very high crime rates
- Ground-floor turnover reported at £22,600 annually
A prominent mixed-use Victorian commercial building on Southchurch Road, offered freehold with extremely large floor area (approximately 14,554 sq ft). The ground-floor lock-up shop benefits from strong passing trade, regular footfall and rare off-street parking to the side and rear — useful for deliveries or customer convenience. Above sits a self-contained flat with generous rooms; it requires refurbishment but offers clear scope to increase rental or owner-use value.
This is a value-driven opportunity for investors or buyer-occupiers seeking a high-visibility city location with excellent transport links. The property is on established bus routes and is close to Southend East and Southend Victoria stations, improving access for customers, staff and tenants. Reported annual turnover for the retail element is £22,600, and the site's size gives flexibility for varied commercial uses or subdivision subject to consents.
Buyers should be aware of material drawbacks: the building needs renovation throughout, the upper floors would benefit from redecoration and modernisation, and the solid-brick walls likely lack insulation. The local area has very high crime levels and is classed as very deprived, which may affect retail demand, insurance costs and tenant profiles. Flood risk is nil and the property has mains gas central heating and double glazing (installation date unknown).
Overall this freehold offers substantial scope to add value through refurbishment, reconfiguration or improved management. It will suit an investor prepared for hands-on upgrading or a business wanting a large, central retail base with a self-contained flat above.
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