Summary - 70 WALTER ROAD SWANSEA SA1 4QA
1 bed 1 bath Office
Pre-approved plans for 4 flats (2x2-bed, 1x1-bed, 1x studio)
Sea views to rear and roof garden terrace
Secure garage parking and basement storage
Freehold tenure; vendor may submit full planning application
Exterior unmaintained; façade and roof repairs needed
Rear elevation modernised; overall building requires renovation
Located in a very deprived area; consider rental/resale impact
Total listed area 702 sq ft — verify measurements for conversion
This substantial Edwardian office building sits close to Swansea city centre with clear potential for conversion into residential flats. The property comes with pre-approved plans for four apartments (2 x two-bedroom, 1 x one-bedroom, 1 x studio) and benefits from sea views to the rear and a roof garden terrace — strong value drivers for buyers planning residential redevelopment or mixed use.
The building includes secure garage parking with rear access, basement storage and spacious rooms across three floors, currently arranged as offices. The freehold tenure and the vendor’s willingness to submit a full planning application (subject to negotiation) reduce some transactional uncertainty for an investor or developer prepared to take a short renovation programme.
Notable concerns are pragmatic and material: the exterior is unmaintained and will need repair, rear elevations show mid-20th-century alterations and modernization is required throughout. The wider area is classified as very deprived which affects rental and resale prospects; crime is average. Total floor area is listed as 702 sq ft, so confirm measured area for conversion viability and finance.
This is best suited to an investor or developer targeting central Swansea with conversion experience. The property offers immediate uplift via the pre-approved planning but requires capital and management input to deliver the planned apartments.
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