Summary - 61 High Street, Cowes PO31 7RL
1 bed 1 bath Retail Property (high street)
Substantial mixed-use building with turret views and strong rental potential.
Victorian listed high-street shop with large display windows
A rare high-street opportunity in Old Town Cowes, this Victorian mid-terrace combines retail and substantial upper-floor accommodation across four storeys. The ground floor comprises a listed shopfront with large display windows, leading to an office, workshop, staff kitchen and cloakroom. A separate secure entrance provides independent access to the residential floors above.
The upper floors offer 1–2 sitting rooms and 3–4 bedrooms with two shower/bathrooms, a wide landing with extensive storage cupboards and a large kitchen. A hidden staircase leads to a turret with 360-degree views over Cowes and the Solent — a standout, saleable feature for lettings or hospitality conversion. Total internal area is approximately 2,726 sq ft.
Important considerations: the property has listed status, which will restrict alterations and may complicate planning or refurbishment. It will be sold via secure online auction with terms and conditions; tenure is unknown. The location is central and well served by amenities, transport and strong mobile and broadband, but local crime rates are noted as high. The garden is small; the plot footprint is limited.
This site suits investors or developers comfortable with listed buildings and auction purchases: potential uses include continued ground-floor retail with residential or serviced accommodation above, or a sympathetic conversion subject to consents. Buyers should carry out their own inspections and due diligence, including legal/title checks and condition surveys, before bidding.
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