Mixed use for sale
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Features and description
- For sale via Livestream Auction 21st April 2026
- Mixed Use offering development potential subject to planning consents
- Commercail unit with 2 residential units above
- Central High Street location with high footfall
- Successful Shoe Shop of over 40 years, sale due to retirement
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For sale by Livestream Auction 21st April 2026. Mixed Use consisting of Ground Floor lock up shop and First Floor residential accommodation of 1 Bed Flat and Studio Apartment. Development potential subject to planning consents.
Mixed use investment property for Auction in Midsomer Norton. Comprises Use Class E commercial unit and two flats.
Situated in the middle of Midsomer Norton High Street this is a two storey end terrace mixed use property. The ground floor comprises a shop of approximately 88 sqm / 944 sqft. The first floor, accessed by a separate entrance, provides a 1 bedroom flat and a 1 bedroom studio apartment. The current owners use the outside space as a parking space for a small car.
Potential for residential development to the rear of the ground floor, as well as potential to reconfigure the first floor to create further bedrooms subject to all necessary planning consents.
Being sold with tenant in situ - 1 Bedroom Studio Apartment generating £500pcm
Location Information • Central Position on Midsomer Norton High Street
• High footfall area and variety of amenities
• Demand for both commercial and residential lets
Accommodation Details Commercial
Use Class E commercial unit of approximately 88 sqm / 944 sqft. The accommodation is open plan with good window display and separate kitchen area and WC. Front and rear entrance. Operating as a successful Shoe Shop for over 40 years the unit will be vacant due to retirement.
Current Rateable Value £11,500.
Future Rateable Value from 1 April 2026 £12,250
Residential
Approached by a separate entrance the residential accommodation is on the first floor and consists of:
1 Bed Studio Apartment currently let at £500 pcm on an existing AST sold with tenant in situ. Scope for modernisation and conversion into 1 Bed Flat
1 Bed Flat vacant possession. Modernisation required throughout with scope to convert into 2 Bed Flat.
(Both subject to any necessary consents)
Tenure Information Freehold
Tenancy Information • Tenure status: Let subject to the existing tenancy
• Type of tenancy: Assured Shorthold Tenancy
• Current rent: £500 per calendar month.
• Rent status: Up to date
• Deposit held: none
Interested parties should refer to the legal pack for further details on the tenancy and supporting information.
Utilities • Utilities: Mains electric/water/drainage. No gas
• Heating: Electric heating – night storage heaters
• Windows: Double glazed
• Broadband: Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries.
• Mobile coverage: Prospective buyers should make their own enquiries.
The Commercial Unit and Flats are all on separate meters.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Commercial Unit
EPC current rating: D 81
EPC expiry date: 18 May 2035
Ref Number:[use Contact Agent Button]-5466-1766
Studio Flat
EPC current rating: E 44
EPC expiry date: 28 Oct 2029
Ref Number:[use Contact Agent Button]-9681-2960
1 Bed Flat
EPC current rating: F 32
EPC expiry date: 7 May 2035
Ref Number:[use Contact Agent Button]-4810-1110
Council Tax Residential = A with effect from 1 April 1993
Viewing Arrangements To be announced. Please register your interest with City and Rural Property Auctions. A virtual tour is available.
Legal Pack & Due Diligence The legal pack is (or will be) available to download from our website.
It is expected to include title documentation, special conditions of sale, searches, EPC, tenancy documentation (if applicable), and any other relevant legal information.
We recommend all elements of the legal pack are reviewed by your and your conveyancer before bidding. You are deemed to bid in full knowledge of the contents of the legal pack whether you have reviewed it or not.
Your attention is drawn to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, which detail other charges in addition to the sale price which you may be liable for. These costs may include, but not limited to, Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees as well as Transfer Costs.
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Step 2 – Complete the Buyer Details Form and upload proof of ID, Address and Funding.
Step 3 – Pay your security deposit of £6,500 (this places a hold on your debit card and no money will leave your account unless you are the successful purchaser).
Step 4 – you will receive a confirmation email you are ready to bid.
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Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: Commercial D Studio E
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