Church Road, Shanklin

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial former hotel premises in the heart of Shanklin Old Village, extending to in the region of 3,000 sq m / 32,000 sq ft, and offered with vacant possession as a significant refurbishment, redevelopment or conversion opportunity, subject to all necessary consents.
Formerly operated as Holliers Hotel, this landmark property occupies a prominent position on Church Road and offers an impressive amount of accommodation arranged over multiple levels. The property is not being sold as a going concern, but rather as a vacant former hotel, bar and restaurant premises with considerable scope for a purchaser to reimagine its future use. For those seeking to reinstate hospitality use, the building provides an established former hotel layout, while developers and investors may wish to explore alternative possibilities, including residential conversion, subject to planning permission and any other necessary approvals.

The accommodation is substantial, extending to approximately 3,000 square metres, although prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the precise floor area. Historically, the property is understood to have provided up to around 30 en-suite letting bedrooms, together with a wide range of guest and operational areas. These include former reception and entrance areas, bar space, restaurant/dining areas, a piano bar, former leisure facilities, commercial kitchen areas, ancillary stores, laundry provision, staff/owner accommodation and a number of back-of-house spaces. The layout provides flexibility and scale, giving a future purchaser the ability to consider a wide variety of potential configurations.
Externally, the property benefits from garden areas and a generous amount of parking, a particularly valuable feature in this central Old Village setting. The plot is of irregular shape and includes the main hotel building together with surrounding external areas, giving the property a strong sense of presence and further enhancing its appeal as a development or refurbishment opportunity.
Holliers Hotel is a building of notable character and scale, with attractive period elevations and a long-standing association with Shanklin’s hospitality scene. The property is now vacant and will be sold as seen, allowing a purchaser to take possession of a blank canvas in one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known tourist locations. While the building requires investment and improvement, the combination of scale, position, former use and potential makes this a compelling opportunity for developers, hospitality operators, investors or those seeking a substantial character property with future possibilities.
The property is understood to be held on the residue of a 999-year lease. The freehold may possibly be available by separate negotiation, subject to discussion. Prospective purchasers should rely on their own legal, planning, licensing and survey enquiries. The EPC is currently in hand.

Location - Church Road is positioned within Shanklin Old Village, one of the Isle of Wight’s most recognisable and desirable visitor destinations. The Old Village is famed for its chocolate-box character, thatched cottages, traditional inns, tea rooms, restaurants and independent shops, creating a charming and highly atmospheric setting that attracts visitors throughout the year.
Shanklin itself is one of the Island’s principal coastal resorts, offering a beautiful sandy beach, seafront promenade, amusements, cafés, restaurants and access to scenic coastal walks. Shanklin Chine, one of the Island’s best-known historic attractions, is close by, while the town centre provides everyday amenities including shops, supermarkets, transport links and Shanklin railway station, connecting through to Sandown, Ryde and onward mainland ferry links.
The location is particularly well suited to a variety of future uses, subject to consent, with strong appeal for tourism, hospitality, holiday accommodation, residential conversion or mixed-use redevelopment. Its position in the heart of the Old Village, combined with parking, gardens and a substantial existing building extending to in the region of 3,000 sq. m, makes Holliers Hotel a rare and highly individual opportunity within one of the Island’s most established coastal locations.

Note: - The property is not understood to be statutorily listed, although it is situated within the Shanklin Conservation Area. Any refurbishment, redevelopment, alteration or change of use will therefore be subject to the necessary planning, conservation, building regulation and other statutory consents. Prospective purchasers should rely on their own legal and planning enquiries.

Important Notice – Property Particulars - These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall indication of the property and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. They are provided in good faith and are believed to be correct; however, Elliott Lincoln gives no representation or warranty (whether express or implied) as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained within these particulars. All statements, descriptions, photographs, measurements, floor plans and any other information are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as statements of fact.
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