Lot 22 Substantial Mixed Use Period Property With Development PotentialAuction Date:
24th July 2025
Southdown House, High Street, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9DA
A rare opportunity to acquire this mixed use property with development potential, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. This end-terrace period property is arranged as retail units on the ground floor, with a two-bedroom flat on the first floor and a large loft space. To the rear of the property are former workshops, with adjoining premises previously used as a beauty salon. There is a single-storey workshop with parking to the front for several vehicles.
The property is offered with vacant possession and situated in this convenient location on the High Street in this popular Downland village, with comprehensive local shopping facilities and amenities. There are excellent road links to Horsham and Worthing via the nearby A24, with Gatwick and Brighton accessible via the A23.
Southdown House
Ground Floor
Retail units (originally two shops), rear lobby, stairs to first floor, rear office and separate W.C. The floor area of the commercial unit is 98 sq.m (1059 sq.ft).
First Floor
Two Bedroom Flat
Separate rear access to first floor, landing, bathroom with W.C., stairs to loft space, kitchen, living room, inner lobby and two bedrooms. The floor area of the residential unit is 85 sq.m (925 sq.ft).
Second Floor
Vaulted loft space.
Ground Floor - Rear Outbuildings
To the rear of the property are various outbuildings arranged as workshops with yard area and adjoining premises previously used as a beauty salon. There is a single storey storage unit with parking to the front for several vehicles. The floor area of the rear outbuildings is 102 sq.m (1104 sq.ft).
NB The measurements of the floor areas were provided by the vendor.
Council Tax Band C
Site Measurements
The site extends to 0.03 hectares (0.09 acre).
Local Planning Authority
Horsham District Council. Tel: 01403 215100. Website: horsham.gov.uk
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Richard Payne/Jade Flood
on 01273 504232
Viewings
- Fri 4th July
13:00 - Tue 8th July
13:00 - Fri 11th July
13:00 - Tue 15th July
13:00 - Fri 18th July
13:00 - Tue 22nd July
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