Summary - 27 HIGH STREET RYE TN31 7JF
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Grade II listed corner shop with retail income and conversion potential above (STPC)..
Boutique double-bay shopfront maximizing display and footfall
Lower-ground unit with separate entrance and established retail income
Large overall size ~1,525 sq ft across four storeys
Upper two floors include kitchen and bathroom—conversion potential (stpc)
Grade II listed — alterations require specialist consent and constraints
Freehold with vacant possession and no onward chain
Very small plot in busy town centre; above-average local crime
Short walk to station; strong year-round tourist demand
This Grade II listed, four-storey corner property sits in the heart of historic Rye’s high street, offering immediate retail income from two established businesses and vacant possession. The handsome double-bay shopfront and separate lower-ground entrance maximise display and trading potential in a busy tourist location close to the station and coast.
Floors three and four provide substantial additional space with an existing kitchen and bathroom; subject to planning and listed-building consent these could convert to a holiday let or residential accommodation to boost rental yield. The building’s large overall size (approximately 1,525 sq ft) and mixed-use layout suit investors seeking both retail income and development upside.
Buyers should note material constraints: the property’s Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and require specialist consents, potentially increasing conversion cost and timelines. The plot is very small and the building sits within a busy town centre where crime is recorded as above average — factors to account for in management and insurance costs.
Offered freehold with no onward chain, this prominent corner unit benefits from excellent footfall in a year-round tourist town. It is best suited to purchasers experienced with listed properties, mixed-use investments, or those prepared to manage planning and conservation requirements to unlock the upper-floor potential.
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