Summary - 78a London Road, Widley PO7 5AB
4 bed 3 bath House
Period mixed‑use property: shop with four‑bed home, garage and parking — ideal for owner‑occupiers or investors..
- Prominent ground-floor retail unit with glazed shopfront
- Four bedrooms, three with ensuite shower facilities
- Separate garden‑facing office and small private courtyard garden
- Garage plus two allocated parking spaces (shop parking assigned)
- Built c.1900–1929 with period character and street visibility
- Leasehold: 114 years remaining; council tax described as cheap
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades likely needed
- Modest footprint; conversion or alterations may require consents
A rare mixed‑use opportunity on London Road combining a prominent ground‑floor retail unit with flexible four‑bedroom living above. The property offers immediate income potential from the shop plus long‑term value in the residential accommodation, garage and allocated parking. The Edwardian mid‑terrace façade provides street presence and easy access to local amenities and good broadband and mobile connections.
Internally the house is well laid out for multi‑generation or business‑owner living: four bedrooms (three with ensuites), a separate office, open lounge with sliding doors to a small courtyard, and a long kitchen. The retail unit includes a glazed shopfront, small kitchenette, WC and air conditioning — useful for continued trading or lettable income. Garage and two allocated parking spaces add practical value in this busy location.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property is leasehold (114 years remaining) and the footprint is modest with a small courtyard garden. The building dates from the early 1900s and has cavity walls assumed without insulation, so upgrading thermal performance may be needed. The shop frontage faces a main road and the shop’s parking is allocated to the commercial unit, which may affect residential parking flexibility.
This property will appeal to investors, business owners who want living above their trade, or buyers seeking a live/work arrangement with immediate rental options. There is clear scope to enhance energy performance and update some finishes, which could increase rental yield or residential comfort with modest investment. Any change of use or major alterations should be checked for required consents.
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