- Substantial freehold opportunity extending to approximately 1,230 sq m (13,239 sq ft) across multiple levels.
- Currently Class E(a) commercial use, offering immediate owner-occupier or investment potential.
- Significant development and asset repositioning opportunity, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
- Potential for change of use, including mixed-use or residential conversion (subject to planning / prior approval where applicable).
- Two separate access points, offering flexibility for multi-occupancy or independent residential access.
- Opportunity to create a secure independent residential entrance, with provision for post/mail delivery.
- Scope for practical residential servicing including refuse/bin storage and dedicated cycle storage.
- Potential to reimagine the former glazed lantern area as a striking internal courtyard or central atrium, creating a standout architectural focal point with enhanced natural light.
- Onsite parking provision, a valuable attribute for commercial, residential, or mixed-use redevelopment.
- A rare opportunity to acquire a prominent landmark building in Herne Bay with exceptional long-term development potential.
Exceptional Freehold Opportunity with Significant Development Potential (STP)
An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial freehold commercial building, currently operating under Use Class E(a) – Commercial, Business and Service (display or retail sale of goods), offering exceptional scope for redevelopment, asset repositioning, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
Total Approximate Floor Area: 1,230 sq m (13,239 sq ft)
The building presents an exciting opportunity for investors, developers, and owner-occupiers alike. With its substantial footprint, flexible internal configuration, two separate access points, natural light, onsite parking, and potential for an independent residential entrance, the property offers compelling scope for imaginative redevelopment.
Of particular note is the opportunity to reimagine the area formerly occupied by the building’s historic glazed lantern feature, which could present the potential to create a striking internal courtyard or prominent central atrium space, subject to design and consent. This architectural feature could provide a dramatic focal point, introducing additional natural light and enhancing the appeal of a residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or lifestyle-led scheme.
Interested parties should undertake their own due diligence and consult directly with their architect, planning consultant, and the local planning authority regarding any proposed scheme, including change of use (such as Class E to C3 residential), prior approval eligibility, or full planning requirements.A rare opportunity to acquire a prominent and characterful freehold building with immediate commercial value and exceptional longer-term development potential.
This substantial property extends to approximately -
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VOA Class E -
Commercial EPC Rating C -
Herne Bay – Seaside Living Redefined -
