Summary - 19-26 North Street,TAUNTON,TA1 1LL TA1 1LL
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Massive town-centre building with flexible redevelopment potential.
Freehold town-centre landmark with vacant possession
Large multi-storey former department store, massive internal floor area
Distinctive 1930s Art Deco frontage and high ceilings throughout
Loading bay with vehicular access at ground level
Plant room on fourth floor; scope for conversion or reuse
Requires comprehensive refurbishment and M&E upgrades
Located in very high crime, very deprived area — investor caution
Redevelopment subject to planning and possible conservation consents
A rare freehold landmark in central Taunton, offered with vacant possession and large-scale redevelopment potential. The 1930s Art Deco frontage and expansive upper floors provide a striking town-centre canvas for retail, leisure, office or mixed-use schemes, subject to planning. Its wide street frontage, corner position and loading bay with vehicular access give practical advantages for commercial uses and conversion logistics.
The building is substantial and multi-storey, with a plant room and high ceilings that suit a range of adaptive reuses. Investors will value the scale and visibility in a busy retail strip close to transport links, amenities and conservation areas. The site’s size and arrangement could accommodate significant floorplate reconfiguration or phased development.
Buyers should note material constraints: the property sits in a very high crime, very deprived area and will require comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation. Any redevelopment will need the necessary planning and listed/conservation consents where applicable. Building fabric, services and compliance (structure, M&E, fire safety, accessibility) are likely to need full upgrade works. These factors affect cost and timing but also create scope for value creation through repositioning.
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