7 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AF
A mixed use Grade II listed building in Bewdley
Guide price*
£275,000+
Plus fees
Lot information
Mixed Use
Auction details:
Wednesday 10th December 2025 @ 08:30AM
A freehold mixed used town centre investment property comprising a convenience store trading as 'Morrisons Daily', two spacious self contained flats and outbuildings with development potential subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission. Current rental income £25,680 PA.
Property Description
The property comprises an attractive and substantial Grade II listed building. The ownership includes the passage to the side. The property is three storeys at the front, comprising of the convenience store at ground floor, with two self contained one bedroom flats situated over the first and second floors. The shop is deceptively spacious, with the demised area extending into several rear buildings including ground floor stores, basement, mezzanine and first floor. Included in the shop demise and situated across the side passageway at the rear, there is a large open external store. The two flats are accessed by way of a separate entrance from the side passageway and each comprise a hallway, cloak store, kitchen, lounge/dining room, bathroom and double bedroom. It is understood that the shop has traded as a convenience store under various trading names continually for over 40 years. It is considered that the extensive size and layout of the property which includes the side passage, may provide development potential in the future subject to the appropriate planning permission.Location
The property occupies a prominent and prime trading position within the town centre. Close by there are independent traders as well as Sainsbury's local, St Richard's Hospice and Tesco Express. There is street parking to the front of the property, and several car parks close by.Bewdley is an attractive Georgian town nestled on the river Severn in an area with a rich agricultural and industrial history.
It lies approximately 3.5 miles west of Kidderminster, 12.5 miles north of Worcester and 23 miles southwest of Birmingham.
Retaining its unique charm with a wealth of listed buildings, it is a popular tourist destination. As well as river trips, attractions include much acclaimed Bewdley Museum, West Midlands Safari Park and The Severn Valley Railway.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Sales Area: 1451 sq ft which is 134.8 sq m.Ground Floor Stores: 785 sq ft which is 72.9 sq m.
Basement Storage: 112 sq ft which is 19.7 sq m.
Basement Office: 60 sq ft which is 5.6 sq m.
Mezzanine Staff Room: 124 sq ft which is 11.5 sq m.
Mezzanine Kitchen: 31 sq ft which is 2.9 sq m.
Mezzanine Stores: 129 sq ft which is 12 sq m.
First Floor Stores: 930 sq ft which is 86.4 sq m.
Ground Floor External Storage: 165 sq ft which is 98.9 sq m.
Total (approximately) 4787 sq ft. or 444 sq m.
Living Accommodation: First Floor: Self contained one bedroom flat, living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom.
Second Floor: As above.
We have not undertaken a measured survey of the premises and all interested parties must seek their own verification of floor areas and dimensions and the suitability of the property for any proposed future use.
Council Tax Band
Flat 1: B Flat 2: BTenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancies.Tenancy Details
Retail unit let to Alliance Property Holdings Ltd T/A Morrisons Daily and Post Office, from 01.10.2025 to 25.10.2033 at a current rent of £15,000 PA. There is a rent review effective 26.10.2028, with a tenant only break clause effective 25.10.2026 and 25.10.2030.The principal activity of Alliance Property Holdings Ltd is that of operating convenience and newsagent stores. It is a subsidiary of WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd.
Living Accommodation Flat 1 is let on a periodic tenancy at a current rent of £490 PCM. Flat 2 is let on a periodic tenancy at a current rent of £400 PCM.
Total income £25,680 PA
Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is not applicable on this transaction.Viewings
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