Summary - 4 Castle Court, Catherine Hill, FROME BA11 1BY
2 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Rare central retail and residential project with historic character and strong footfall.
- Grade II listed freehold with historic Georgian façade
- Vacant possession; ground-floor retail with first/second floor maisonette
- Large overall footprint: approximately 1,605 sq ft
- Upper floors semi-derelict; requires full renovation
- Listed status: alterations need specialist consent and costs
- No external space or parking; limited town-centre outlook
- Cash buyers only; broadband very slow locally
- High local crime and area deprivation should be considered
A rare freehold mixed-use building on Frome’s busy pedestrianised high street, offered with vacant possession. The ground-floor retail unit benefits from immediate street-front exposure and strong local footfall, while the upper floors provide residential accommodation and substantial scope for repurposing. The property’s Georgian stone façade, sash windows and high ceilings present clear character-led appeal.
Upper floors are semi-derelict and the building requires comprehensive renovation. As a Grade II listed asset, any alterations will need listed-building consent and specialist trades; this will add time and cost to restoration. Broadband speeds are very slow and there is no private outdoor space or parking, which constrains some uses.
Priced for cash buyers, this property suits an investor or sympathetic developer able to manage listed‑building works and town‑centre refurbishment. With 1,605 sq ft overall and flexible mixed‑use potential, it could return rental income from the shop and maisonette or be repositioned as a specialist retail, office or high-quality short-stay offer subject to consents.
Buyers should budget for significant remedial works and factor in permissions, conservation requirements and the city's higher-crime local statistics when planning lettings or visitor-focused uses. An internal inspection and pre-application discussions with the local conservation officer are recommended before committing.
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