Guide price £170k–£190k, Freehold mixed-use building
Prominent shopfront, three back rooms and cellar, flexible retail space
One-bedroom flat above with separate access and fitted kitchen
Excellent broadband and mobile signal; mains gas heating connected
Pre-1900 solid brick construction; likely no cavity insulation
Damp patches and dated finishes — refurbishment likely required
Located in very deprived area with above-average crime statistics
Permit on-street parking; low Council Tax Band A
Guide price: £170,000–£190,000 for a freehold mixed-use building with a ground-floor shop and a self-contained one-bedroom flat above. The property sits on Carlton Road in a busy urban strip with strong pedestrian footfall and close links to trams, bus routes and the city centre — suited to an investor or owner-operator seeking immediate income and simple hands-on management.
The ground floor provides a prominent shopfront, three rear rooms and a cellar, offering flexible retail or trade use. The first-floor flat includes a living room, fitted kitchen, generous bedroom and bathroom, with separate access for privacy. Broadband and mobile signal are excellent, and mains gas and heating are connected.
Practical negatives are clear: the area is very deprived with above-average crime, the building is older (pre-1900) with solid brick walls likely lacking insulation, and internal areas show dated finishes and damp patches in the hallway. The convenience of location and strong rental potential must be weighed against likely refurbishment and maintenance costs.
This is a hands-on investment: it will suit buyers looking to add a city-centre mixed-use asset to their portfolio, or a first-time commercial buyer prepared to budget for modernisation. No upward chain makes for a straightforward purchase, but an early inspection is recommended to assess repair scope and tenant-readiness.