Summary - 711 711 High Street, Clacton-On-Sea CO15 1NU
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Spacious freehold High Street retail with conversion potential and strong frontage.
Prime High Street frontage with c.1,500 sq ft ground-floor sales area
Total c.2,050 sq ft freehold including c.554 sq ft first floor
Vacant possession; guide price £200,000–£225,000
First-floor potential for residential conversion (STPP) — no consent yet
Signs of neglect/damp and general refurbishment required throughout
Area classified as very deprived; local crime levels are very high
EPC C, mains gas heating; rateable value £17,750 (approx. £8,857 PA)
No VAT election; enquiries to Tendring DC for planning
Located on Clacton High Street, this substantial freehold retail unit offers a rare, large-footprint high-street presence with vacant possession and flexible Use Class E. The ground floor provides c.1,500 sq ft of sales space with direct frontage to the primary shopping thoroughfare, delivering strong passing trade and visibility for a new occupier. The first floor (c.554 sq ft) is offered with potential for conversion to a self-contained residential unit subject to planning (STPP) with Tendring District Council, which could boost rental income and mixed-use value.
The property is a 1930s mid-terrace building with double glazing, gas central heating and an EPC rating of C. It is offered with a guide price of £200,000–£225,000 and vacant possession, making it suitable for owner-occupation, an investor seeking rental yield, or a developer able to secure planning for conversion. Current Rateable Value is £17,750 (approx. rates payable c.£8,857 PA). VAT has not been elected.
Buyers should note material negatives plainly: the building shows signs of neglect internally (reported damp, tiled floors, open ceilings) and will require refurbishment and ongoing maintenance. The area is classified as very deprived with very high local crime rates and a transitional Eastern European neighbourhood profile; these social and safety factors will affect tenant mix, rents and long-term capital growth. No planning has been granted for conversion — any residential use is conditional on approval.
For an investor or active operator who accepts refurbishment work and an urban trading environment, this unit offers scale, frontage and conversion upside in a primary town-centre location. For risk-averse buyers, the social indicators and repair needs are important considerations before purchase.
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