Characterful Grade II listed corner shop with high visibility in Ludlow’s prime retail pitch..
Prominent corner position at The Bullring and Tower Street
Ground-floor sales approx. 518 sq ft; lower ground 343 sq ft
Return glazed frontage and high Georgian ceilings
Grade II Listed — listed consents required for alterations
Long leasehold: 999 years from 21/12/1999 (vacant possession)
Planning understood for retail (Use Class E); enquiries advised
Local area: high crime and higher deprivation — consider security measures
Services not tested at inspection; buyer to verify utilities
Set on the prominent corner of The Bullring and Tower Street, this Grade II listed lock-up shop offers eye-catching glazed frontage and high ceilings across a compact 518 sq ft ground-floor sales area with an additional 343 sq ft lower-ground for storage, staff and WC. Its central town-centre position near established national and independent retailers gives strong pedestrian visibility and tourist footfall potential.
The property is held on a long lease (999 years from 1999) and is offered with vacant possession, making it straightforward for a new owner-occupier or investor to take control. It benefits from Use Class E planning for retail and similar commercial uses, but any alterations will require listed-building consents due to its Grade II status.
Practical drawbacks are material and should be budgeted for: the building’s listed status will complicate refurbishment and may restrict external changes; local area indicators show higher crime and relative deprivation, which could affect certain occupiers; services were not tested at inspection. The unit is small, suited to specialist retail, boutique or service uses rather than large-format trading.
This is a characterful, centrally located opportunity for buyers who value town-centre visibility and are willing to manage listed-building constraints. It suits investors seeking a compact high-street asset or a business wanting an immediate, prominent retail presence in Ludlow’s prime pitch.