Summary - 36, FORE STREET PL31 2HL
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Large central unit with vacant possession and upper-floor conversion potential.
Large ground-floor retail: 2,577 sq ft with prominent display windows
Freehold sale with vacant possession; suitable for owner-occupier or investor
Upper floors void and suitable for various E-class uses (subject to consents)
EPC rating C; mains gas heating and secondary glazing in place
Built 1950–66; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — improvement potential
Located in very deprived area with above-average crime — impacts demand
Prime town-centre frontage on Fore Street with high pedestrian exposure
Refurbishment likely required to modernise and improve energy efficiency
This substantial freehold shop at 36 Fore Street offers 2,577 sq ft of ground-floor retail with an attractive Georgian façade and large display windows, delivering excellent street visibility and strong passing footfall potential. The ground floor is open-plan and ready for immediate retail use; upper floors are currently void and lend themselves to a range of E-class uses or conversion subject to consents.
The property is offered with vacant possession and an EPC rating of C, making it a pragmatic choice for an owner-occupier or an investor seeking a central town-centre asset. Mains gas heating with boiler and radiators is in place; glazing is secondary. The building dates from the 1950–66 period and is a mid-terrace with cavity walls (assumed uninsulated), so energy-improvement works would unlock long-term running-cost savings.
Buyers should note the local context: the area is classified as very deprived with above-average crime rates. These local social and economic factors will influence tenant demand and rental values and should be factored into investment or redevelopment appraisals. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal average, supporting modern retail operations.
The asking price reflects the size and central location but also the need for some refurbishment and environmental upgrades to maximise returns. Upper floors present clear potential for alternative uses or added income once planning or change-of-use permissions are confirmed.
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