The Drapers House, 56 Main Street, Lubenham, is a period property dating back to the 17th~19th centuries and was a Drapery shop in Victorian times. For the last 10 years it has operated as a successful high quality antique shop, from which the owners are now retiring. Prior to this, and for as long as anyone can remember, it served the community as the village stores with post office, newsagents & off licence.
The whole property is deceptively spacious measuring approximately 3000 sq.ft, the depth of which is not apparent from the road frontage. Ample parking is available around the village green.
The retail shop, with its period features ~ inglenook fireplace, some exposed beams, multipane bay window etc has been fully modernised to a good standard. Having 5 interconnecting showrooms it is suitable for a variety of commercial uses which would benefit from a high street presence ~ retail, office, restaurant, professional etc. To the rear of the retail space is the office/kitchen area with cloakroom/w.c. with access to the courtyard.
main showroom 30' x 15'
2nd front showroom 14' x 9'
middle showroom 16' x 11'
narrow showroom 15' x 4'
cloakroom/w.c. 7' x 3'
kitchen/office 10' x 6'
17thC rear showroom 13' x10'
The self contained 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment has separate gated access at the side of the property with a staircase rising from the courtyard. It has just been totally renovated to a high standard with new electrics, plumbing, gas central heating, bathroom, double glazed windows etc & comes complete with new carpets & blinds. The German kitchen features an induction hob with extractor, integrated dishwasher & gas cooker.
Approximate room sizes ~
• kitchen/dayroom 16' x 13'
• inner hallway
• bathroom
• sitting room 16' x 12'
• bedroom 1 16'x 15'
• bedroom 2 14' x 9'
Attached is the 2 bedroom cottage overlooking the garden and which, requiring modernisation, offers development potential to add value to the property. It could be incorporated into the living spacing or form an independent rentable unit & has other possible uses ~ workshop area, office or extended retail space, subject to planning consent.
To the rear of the property is the paved courtyard & fully walled south facing garden, laid mainly to lawn, and of approximately 1000 sq.ft
A versatile mixed use property which, with its combination of commercial & residential units, will be of interest to developers & investors, together with owner occupiers wishing to run a business from home.
This freehold shop is for sale at £535,000 or may be available lease hold. The antiques business for sale by separate negotiation.
To arrange a viewing or for more information telephone 01858 410041 / 433331 or email gillian@oaktreeantiques.co.uk
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| Situated in the Midlands in the affluent area of east Leicestershire, with the borders of Rutland, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire close by. Located on the busy A4304, in the centre of the village of Lubenham, with good access from the A14 / M1 / M6 motorways. 1 mile to the east is the market town of Market Harborough with extensive amenities ~ quality shops, market, restaurants & cafes, leisure & sport facilities, schools, health centres & train service to London St.Pancras. |
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