Summary - 721 MAIN ROAD HARWICH CO12 4LZ
2 bed 1 bath Mixed Use
Chain-free fixer-upper with parking, broadband and scope for conversion.
Retail unit approx 500 sq ft with ancillary office/storeroom
Self-contained two-bedroom flat above, total approx 1,038 sq ft
Detached building with off-street parking for two vehicles
Poor condition: boarded windows, damaged floors and stripped interiors
Evidence of damp and potential asbestos; requires full refurbishment
Small rear yard; modest plot and no notable views
Fast broadband, no flood risk, very cheap council tax
Located on Main Road in an area with higher crime and deprivation
This detached mixed-use building offers a clear value opportunity for an investor or an owner-occupier prepared to refurbish. The property combines a medium-sized open-plan retail unit (approx. 500 sq ft) at ground level with a self-contained two-bedroom flat above, plus off-street parking for two vehicles and a small rear yard. It is offered freehold and chain-free, so works and re-letting or conversion can start promptly.
The structure is in poor condition and requires comprehensive refurbishment throughout. Images and description indicate boarded windows, damaged/internal finishes, areas of damp and potential asbestos; the ground-floor sales area and workshop are effectively stripped back and need new floors, services and finishes. These are material issues that will require budget and contractor input.
Positively, the property sits on Main Road with street frontage and pedestrian access, good broadband speeds, no flood risk and modest council tax. The footprint of roughly 1,038 sq ft gives scope for reconfiguration or modernisation, subject to planning, and the commercial/residential split could suit an investor seeking rental income or a tradesperson needing workshop plus living space.
Buyers should note the local context: the wider area is classified as deprived with higher local crime levels, and the plot is small. These factors affect tenant demand and resale value. For the right purchaser, however, the low guide price and no-onward-chain status make this a realistic refurbishment project with clear development potential.
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