Summary - 17, TRINITY STREET CO1 1JN
1 bed 1 bath Shop
Value-priced, period commercial unit in a busy pedestrianised shopping street — renovation opportunity..
Ground-floor sales 324 sq.ft; total NIA 642 sq.ft
Busy pedestrianised street with strong footfall potential
Existing restaurant fit-out and first-floor kitchen in place
Close to 650-space multi-storey car park
Boarded windows; property described as derelict, needs renovation
Very high local crime and relatively deprived area — consider precautions
Tenure unknown; change of use and planning required (STP)
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband for modern retail/food tech
Located on a busy pedestrianised stretch of Trinity Street, this two-storey early 20th-century commercial building offers 642 sq.ft of net internal area and a 324 sq.ft ground-floor sales space. Its traditional brick façade and large display windows give strong street appeal for retail or hospitality uses, and the existing restaurant fit-out and first-floor kitchen reduce initial conversion work for food operators.
Practical advantages include proximity to a 650-space multi-storey car park, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for retail tills, delivery platforms and online trading. The property sits in a cosmopolitan student and professional neighbourhood, creating steady footfall and a broad customer base. Flood risk is reported as none.
Important drawbacks are clear: the building is currently boarded and described as derelict in places and will need renovation and repair. The area has very high crime levels and is relatively deprived, which may affect certain business types and insurance costs. Tenure is unknown and should be checked, and all changes of use will be subject to planning (STP).
At £125,000 this is a value-driven opportunity for an investor or operator willing to refurbish a period property in a high-footfall city centre location. Suitable for a variety of uses (STP), it will suit buyers focused on turnaround potential rather than a turnkey operation.
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