Small Victorian shop on Heysham Road — seafront footfall and development potential for an investor.
- Prime seafront location adjoining Sandylands promenade and sea front
- Two-room ground-floor shop: main retail area plus rear room with sink
- Requires internal refurbishment and modern fit-out; low-to-average ceiling height
- Long leasehold: 749 years remaining; ground rent currently TBC
- Strong passing traffic suitable for salon, takeaway or convenience retail
- Potential for conversion/development, subject to planning approval
- Area very deprived with above-average crime; impacts tenant profile
- Flood risk low; mains gas heating, double glazing (install date unknown)
A compact Victorian shop unit on Heysham Road, directly adjoining Sandylands promenade and the seafront, offering strong passing traffic and clear retail potential. The ground-floor layout comprises a main shop area and a rear room with a sink — simple, practical space for a small salon, food retail outlet or similar use. A virtual video tour is available for remote viewing.
This is a long-leasehold investment with 749 years remaining (original term 999 years from 1975). The unit is in need of internal refurbishment and modernisation; ceiling heights are low-to-average and the space is small, so fit-out costs should be factored in. Current ground rent and council tax band are to be confirmed. Conversion or redevelopment may be possible, subject to planning approval.
Location is a mixed-strength picture: immediate seafront footfall and nearby convenience amenities are positives, but the wider area is classified as very deprived with above-average crime levels. These factors affect tenant mix and rental expectations; they also create opportunities for an owner-occupier business or a value-add investor prepared to refurbish and actively manage the asset.
Overall this property suits an investor or small business operator seeking a seaside-main-road commercial premise with development upside. The price reflects the need for works and the local market context; buyers should obtain local planning and commercial advice and factor refurbishment and security measures into project costs.