High Street, Mansfield, NG20

A blank canvas with two winning plays: trade on the High Street, or convert (Class MA) and live upstairs.

Two storeys. Heart-of-town position. Big value-add potential.

The Opportunity

Some properties sell themselves on polish. This one sells itself on potential.

Set at the entrance to Warsop’s one-way High Street, 39 High Street is a stripped-back, two-storey unit ready for a new chapter, whether that’s a boutique, café, studio or tanning salon at street level, with existing consent to convert the first floor to residential, or a fuller commercial-to-residential play (subject to prior approval under Class MA). You bring the vision; this building brings the location, the footprint and the upside.

At-a-Glance

Tenure: Freehold
Status: Vacant; sold as seen
Services: Mains electricity and water connected
Planning: Consent in place to convert the first floor to residential; further Class MA potential for part or whole (subject to prior approval)
Accommodation (approx. GIA):
• Ground floor – approx. 426 sq ft (39.6 m²)
• First floor – approx. 544 sq ft (50.5 m²)
• Total – approx. 970 sq ft (90.1 m²)
Position: Near the High Street entrance (one-way), close to several free car parks on and around High Street
EPC: E
Viewing: By appointment with The Commercial Property Experts

Market Context: Within a 1-mile radius there are approximately 4,100 households with total consumer spending of £111.8 million and an average household income around £27,000. Within 2 miles that rises to 5,300 households and £142.9 million total spend.

Space & Potential

Current Configuration
Two storeys, stripped back to shell, a straightforward refurb where your spend goes into finishes, branding and layout rather than undoing someone else’s design.

Commercial Angles
• Retail / boutique frontage to capture High Street footfall
• Café / takeaway concept in a compact, manageable footprint
• Tanning salon / studio (beauty, wellness, nails, barbers) with simple servicing
• Office / clinic (professional services, treatment rooms)

Development Angles
• First floor already consented for residential conversion
• Wider Class MA potential to convert part or whole of the building to C3 (dwelling houses), subject to the prior approval process

Planning – Class MA Explained

What is Class MA?
A permitted development right in England allowing change of use from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwelling houses) via a prior approval application to the local planning authority.

Key Points:
• Applies to a wide range of Class E uses (shops, cafés, offices, gyms, clinics and more)
• The local authority considers impacts including highways, flood risk, contamination, noise to future residents and natural light for habitable rooms
• All approved works must be completed within three years of the approval date
• Article 4 directions, designated land and listed status may restrict these rights
• March 2024 amendments removed the 1,500 m² limit and vacancy test, making conversions more accessible — but buyers should always verify the current requirements with their local authority

We can introduce planning consultants if you wish to explore a full or partial Class MA conversion.

Location – Why Warsop

A High Street with History and Headroom for Growth, Warsop sits within the Mansfield sub-market and serves a solid local catchment. The High Street position offers daily trade from local residents and passing traffic, while the nearby countryside and villages add to its lifestyle appeal.

Local Demand Snapshot
• Population – approx. 9,700 (1 mile) / 12,700 (2 miles)
• Households – 4,100 (1 mile) / 5,300 (2 miles); median age mid-40s
• Total consumer spend – £111.8 million (1 mile) / £142.9 million (2 miles)
• Median household income – £27,000–£29,000 across 1–5 miles

A pragmatic, value-driven market where well-presented, right-sized occupiers perform and compact residential schemes fit local demand.

Connectivity & Parking

• Near the entrance to the one-way High Street for easy in-out access
• Several free public car parks on and around High Street
• Good road links to Mansfield and surrounding villages with regular bus services

Who This Suits

• Owner-operators wanting an affordable High Street presence and the option to live above
• Developers exploring commercial-to-residential (full or part) projects of manageable scale
• Investors seeking a light value-add asset with dual use exit strategies

Next Steps

Viewings: By appointment only
Terms: Freehold sale; offered as seen
Agent’s Note: Any conversion is subject to prior approval and/or planning where applicable. Buyers must satisfy themselves regarding suitability, Article 4 directions and compliance with building regulations, natural light and amenity standards.

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