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Investment Highlights

  • Potential for further development, including use of attic and basement areas, subject to consents.
  • Benefits from planning permission for conversion into 7 residential apartments
  • Prominent town-centre location on Melksham High Street
  • Includes 5 off-street parking spaces

Executive Summary

Freehold former Lloyds Bank premises offered for sale by online auction as a development and investment opportunity. The property extends to approximately 5,913 sq ft over basement, ground and first floors and benefits from planning permission (PL/2023/05351) for conversion into 7 self-contained residential apartments. The building is currently vacant and may also suit alternative commercial or redevelopment uses, subject to the necessary consents. Guide price £500,000.
The Opportunity - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT | PLANNING GRANTED
Planning ( PL/2023/05351 ) was granted in December 2023 to convert the existing building into a scheme of 7 stylish self contained 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
Please refer to the proposed schedule of development
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Interested parties will note that there is scope for further development into the attic space and scope for using the basement area for ancillary storage etc.
ALTERNATIVE RESI SCHEMES - 3 X TOWNHOUSES
Interested parties will note the potential to create 3 large townhouses - please refer to the proposed scheme in the details.
COMMERCIAL
The property was a High Street bank for many years and would suit a range of commercial uses either as 1 large unit or split into multiple units
Hollis Morgan can introduce interested parties to commercial agents with knowledge of the property who will be able to advise further upon request

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Sale Condition
Auction Sale
Property Type
Retail
Tenure
Freehold
Property Subtype
Bank
Building Size
9,628 SF
Building Class
B
Year Built
1856
Price
$667,557
Price Per SF
$69.33
Percent Leased
48%
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
3 Stories
Building FAR
2.21
Lot Size
0.10 AC
Parking
5 Spaces (0.52 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
75’ on High St

Amenities

  • Courtyard
  • Security System
  • Storage Space

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • Ground
  • 2,829 SF
  • Retail
  • End Cap
  • Now

The property comprises a total net internal floor area of: Basement 967 sq ft, ground floor 2,829 sq ft, first floor 1,224 sq ft. The property is available by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed, subject to five yearly rent reviews. Rent on application.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
Ground 2,829 SF Retail End Cap Now

Ground

Size
2,829 SF
Space Use
Retail
Position
End Cap
Available
Now

Ground

Size 2,829 SF
Space Use Retail
Position End Cap
Available Now

The property comprises a total net internal floor area of: Basement 967 sq ft, ground floor 2,829 sq ft, first floor 1,224 sq ft. The property is available by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed, subject to five yearly rent reviews. Rent on application.

Nearby Major Retailers

Co-op
Iceland
Coventry Building Society
National Westminster Bank plc
Morrisons
Waitrose & Partners
Lidl
ASDA
Londis
  • Listing ID: 41237775

  • Date on Market: 7/10/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1 High St, Melksham SN12 6JS

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