Lot 145 Ten-Bedroom HMO With Planning For Seven FlatsAuction Date:
11th February 2026
Legion House, 18 St. Johns Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LU
Key Features
A freehold five-storey end-terrace period property in the heart of Margate, close to the popular Hawley Square, and a short distance from the seafront and old town. The building is currently arranged as a 10-bedroom HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) but has been granted Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for conversion into seven flats. The proposed scheme requires minimal internal alterations and proposes six, one-bedroom flats and one, three-bedroom flat.
This attractive property has some period features and a basement. There is a small courtyard to the rear.
Proposed Accommodation
Ground Floor
Flat 1
Private entrance. Open plan living room/dining room/kitchen, utility room, main bedroom with en-suite and W.C. Two further bedrooms and family bathroom.
Flat 2
Private entrance. Living room/dining room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
First Floor
Communal entrance.
Flat 3
Entrance hall, living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
Flat 4
Entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
Second Floor
Flat 5
Kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
Flat 6
Kitchen, separate living room, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
Third Floor
Flat 7
Entrance hall, kitchen/living room, bedroom and bathroom with W.C.
Planning
Planning Permission was granted by Thanet District Council under ref: F/TH/22/1030, dated 13th February 2024, for change of use and conversion of existing building used for homeless sheltered accommodation (sui generis), to provide seven self-contained flats (Use Class C3), subject to conditions. Listed Building Consent was also granted by Thanet District Council under ref: L/TH/22/1031, dated 13th February 2024.
A copy of the Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent and associated documents will be available to download from the Local Planning Authority website, thanet.gov.uk. Tel: 01843 5577000.
Outside
Courtyard area to rear.
EPC Rating D
There is an addendum available to be read
in conjunction with the legal documentation.
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