Summary - 18-19, MARKET PLACE OX7 5NA
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Large period freehold with hotel planning — rare central plot and strong conversion potential.
Prime Market Place location overlooking town market and amenities
Full planning permission for Class C1 boutique hotel and restaurant
Large total GIA approx. 11,342 sq ft across two buildings
Very large rear garden offering extension or external amenity potential
Vacant since 2017 — substantial refurbishment and fit-out required
Subdivided with separate entrances; re‑linking may be necessary
Basement vaults and older services may need remediation or upgrade
Area records above‑average crime; consider security and insurance costs
An unusually large, freehold town-centre development overlooking Chipping Norton Market Place, offered with full planning permission for conversion to a Class C1 boutique hotel and restaurant. The two adjacent late‑19th century buildings total approximately 11,342 sq ft GIA and include distinctive period features — ornate stone façade, high ceilings, stained glass domes and timber staircases — giving clear character and guest-experience appeal for hospitality use.
The site includes a very large rear garden/plot, rare for a central location, offering scope for extension, external dining or ancillary guest amenities. Connectivity is strong: excellent mobile signal, fast broadband and direct road links to Oxford, the M40 and nearby Cotswolds visitor attractions. The town’s steady tourist footfall and proximity to high-profile destinations (Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford) support year-round leisure demand.
Material points to note: the buildings have been vacant since 2017 and were subdivided with separate Market Street entrances, so a comprehensive refurbishment and full fit-out will be required to meet operational and regulatory standards. The property retains basement vaults and ancillary rooms that may need remediation or adaptation. The immediate area records above‑average crime, which should be considered in operational security planning and insurance costs.
Overall this is a value‑enhancement opportunity for an investor or operator able to deliver hospitality conversion and asset management. With planning consent in place and a rare, generous plot in a picturesque Cotswold market town, the site suits an experienced developer seeking a characterful boutique offer and long-term upside from repositioning.
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