High Street, Barmouth, LL42

A Landmark Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of Barmouth

Occupying an enviable position on the High Street in the heart of Barmouth with incredible footfall, this remarkable former chapel offers an exceptional amount of space and an almost unrivalled degree of flexibility for a commercial property of this type.

Behind its attractive and characterful exterior lies a substantial two-storey interior, offering an impressive amount of accommodation together with a large private courtyard — a combination that creates enormous potential for an imaginative new owner or occupier.

The scale of the property is immediately apparent, with generous floor areas arranged over two levels and the rare advantage of extensive outside space. Whether continued in its current use or reimagined for an entirely new commercial venture, the property provides the sort of space, volume and flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find within an established coastal town centre.

Barmouth is a thriving and increasingly sought-after seaside destination, with tourism at the heart of the local economy. The town has around 70 independent shops alongside a strong and varied café, restaurant and hospitality scene, attracting both a substantial local catchment and a significant visitor population. (Barmouth Town Council)

For an entrepreneur, investor or established business looking for something genuinely different, this is a property with scale, presence and potential. The generous floor space and courtyard lend themselves to a wide variety of possibilities — from retail, hospitality and leisure to creative, gallery, studio or mixed commercial uses, subject of course to any necessary consents.

The Opportunity

This is not simply another retail unit. The scale and versatility of the building provide an opportunity to create something with real presence in the centre of Barmouth.

The combination of substantial accommodation, two floors and an extensive courtyard gives a new owner the freedom to think beyond conventional high-street retail and create a business, destination or commercial concept that makes full use of the building’s exceptional proportions.

Voted 2nd in Wales for year on year footfall growth, Barmouth is continuing to evolve as a destination for visitors, independent businesses and hospitality, properties offering this degree of space and flexibility are rarely available.

Entrance

Large stone arched entrance porch opening to the ground floor showroom with space for further displays.

Ground Floor Showroom

12.4m x 9.2m

Fantastic sized show room with full height painted ceiling and wooden flooring. Incredible space to showcase sales goods.
Currently selling clothing items amongst other ranges, there is a changing room and a WC.
In addition there is a licenced cafe so plenty of space for indoor seating.

Kitchen

With tiled walls, laminated worktops, sink and space for fridge freezers and other catering equipment. Easy access to the showroom.

First Floor Show Room

The upper gallery of the chapel provides an additional incredible shop floor space. There is a wall of arched windows to the west and a feature painted ceiling with stars on a midnight blue background.

Store Room

A good sized store room to the rear.

WC

With WC and hand basin located off the shop floor.

Additional Information

The property is a freehold converted chapel in a Grade II-listed historic building built in 1806, then rebuilt in Gothic style in 1856. In 1880 it had a substantial refurbishment: the interior was renewed, an organ installed, porches added, and land acquired for a Sunday School.

It is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage.

Courtyard

A stand out feature of this commercial property is its eye catching and dominant front courtyard with seating and display areas really maximising its profile and high street location.

Parking - On street

There is on street parking ( limited time) available outside the property and along the high street.

Disclaimer

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