Summary - 12 NEWGATE LANE WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA NR23 1DT
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Mixed-use opportunity with garden and planning permission for expansion.
Grade II Listed central property with retail unit on Staithe Street
A rare Grade II Listed townhouse in the heart of Wells-next-the-Sea, Midships combines seaside character with clear development potential. The property includes a one-bedroom dwelling arranged over multiple floors, a self-contained retail unit on the main shopping street and a long west-facing garden accessed from Newgate Lane. Planning permission (PF/25/0182) has been granted for a two-storey extension to create additional living space, two bedrooms and a roof terrace — attractive for either owner-occupiers seeking more space or investors wanting to increase value.
The layout presently offers an entrance hall with utility scope, galleried landing, kitchen/diner, bathroom, double bedroom, upstairs sitting room and attic. The attached retail premises provides an immediate income opportunity or the option to run a business from home. Off-street parking and a private garden of about 75' add practical benefits unusual for central locations here.
There are important constraints to consider: the property is Grade II Listed, which will limit alterations and can complicate works and approvals. The dwelling has electric radiator heating and an EPC Band G, and the retail unit is Band D; upgrading energy performance will be required to improve running costs. Despite the planning permission, listed status may affect the ease and cost of implementing those approved works. Vacant possession and no onward chain make the site ready for a buyer to proceed.
This is best suited to someone experienced with period buildings or an investor/developer able to navigate listed-building requirements. The location offers seaside lifestyle advantages, local amenities, good mobile signal, average broadband and strong visitor footfall on Staithe Street, supporting either residential enhancement or a mixed-use income strategy.
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