2 The Strand, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8EH | Property for sale | Savills
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2 The StrandBrixham, Devon, TQ5 8EH

  • Freehold
Development land

Key features

  • Conversion opportunity situated in central Brixham
  • Views over Brixham Harbour
  • Town centre location
  • Retail space on the ground and 1st floor and residential above
  • Rare existing gaming licences
  • 0.06 acres (0.02 hectares)
  • Freehold

Rare conversion opportunity situated in a central location in Brixham with spectacular views over Brixham Harbour.

About this property

  • The age and condition of the existing building means that the property is a prime conversion opportunity, subject to securing the necessary planning consent.

    The property currently comprises a three storey mixed-use building and has a Gross Internal Area of approximately 499sq m (5,376 sq ft). The property has a frontline location and benefits from spectacular views over Brixham Harbour.

    On the ground floor there is a retail unit which is currently used as an amusements arcade, with two small offices and a WC at the rear. The ground floor has planning consent (dating back to 1987) for use as an Amusement Centre. The ground floor also benefits from a Gambling Commission Adult Gaming Centre License, Torbay Council Adult Gaming Centre Premise License and Family Entertainment Gaming Machine Permit. These licenses/ permits can be found in the Technical Pack.

    The first floor is partly in retail use and is currently set out as an art gallery with a workshop and office at the rear. There is also a domestic lounge at the front, overlooking the Harbour. The second floor is entirely residential in use and currently comprises 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a large open plan living space. There is also a store room at the rear. There are two external entrances to the ground floor retail unit; the main entrance is directly off The Strand and there is also a side entrance off Beach Approach. Access to the first floor is via a staircase located to the west of the arcade. Access to the second floor is via a second staircase located within the domestic lounge on the first floor.

    The property is attached to neighbouring properties to the east & south.

Local information

  • Brixham is a thriving and historic fishing town, situated in Torbay, approximately 30 miles south east of Exeter and 33 miles west of Plymouth. Located in what is known as the English Riviera, Brixham is characterised by a picturesque harbour, colourful houses and narrow streets. The town is built around a bustling natural harbour and is one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK.
  • Brixham is a popular tourist destination with key tourist attractions including Shaolstone Outdoor Pool (which is an art deco lido) and Golden Hind Museum Ship. Berry Head Nature Reserve is also located on the eastern outskirts of the town which is home to a variety of wildlife.
  • Brixham benefits from a range of local services and amenities including a number of primary schools, a College and a hospital. A number of restaurants and bistros, serving locally caught seafood can also be found, nestled around the Harbour.

Additional information

  • The extent of the land for sale is identified on the site plan and the gross site area is approximately 0.06 acres (0.02 hectares).
  • The property is located in the heart of Brixham’s town centre on The Strand, which is situated directly on the Harbourside. Nearby occupiers include a museum, a variety of restaurants and shops and small supermarkets.
  • The property is bounded by The Strand and Brixham Harbour to the north and by commercial occupiers to the east, west and south. There is also a narrow lane situated directly to the west of the property which provides pedestrian access from The Strand in the north to Pump Street in the south.
  • The former Coop hardware store, situated to the rear of the subject property and fronting onto Pump Street, was converted into apartments (with ground floor retail usage) approximately 10 years ago.
  • The nearest mainline train station is located in Paignton, approximately 5.4 miles to the north, providing direct trains to Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington.