High Street, Littlehampton, BN17

31 HIGH STREET, LITTLEHAMPTON

Prominent Freehold Commercial Investment with Residential Conversion Potential (STPP)

An excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive end-of-terrace period commercial property occupying a prominent position within the pedestrianised section of Littlehampton High Street – one of the town centre’s most visible and high-footfall trading locations.

THE PROPERTY

31 High Street is an attractive period building arranged over ground and first floors, currently occupied by Strobilus Cafe.

The ground floor provides established café/commercial accommodation, benefitting from its prominent High Street frontage together with permitted outside seating, increasing customer capacity and enhancing the appeal of the premises, particularly during the warmer months.

The first floor provides additional accommodation and offers an interesting opportunity for future purchasers to explore conversion to residential use.

The property therefore represents an attractive proposition for both investors seeking to maximise the income and capital value of the building and owner-occupiers who may ultimately wish to combine their business premises with residential accommodation above.

ACCOMMODATION

The property currently provides the following approximate accommodation:

Shop / Café Area: Approx. 300 sq ft

Kitchen Area: Approx. 128 sq ft

First Floor Office One: Approx. 153 sq ft

First Floor Office Area Two Approx 118 sq ft

First Floor W.C.

All areas and measurements are approximate and provided for guidance purposes only. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the exact dimensions and floor areas of the property.

LOCATION

The property occupies a prominent end-of-terrace position within Littlehampton’s pedestrianised High Street, at the heart of the town’s principal commercial area.

The High Street accommodates a mixture of national retailers, independent businesses, cafés and local services and has benefited from significant investment through Littlehampton’s town centre regeneration programme. Improvements have included upgraded paving, landscaping, seating, street furniture and enhancements designed to prioritise pedestrians and create a more attractive shopping and leisure environment.

Littlehampton railway station is within easy walking distance, while the town’s popular riverside, harbour and seafront are also readily accessible.

TENANCY & INVESTMENT

The property is currently let at:

£12,200 per annum

Further information regarding the existing tenancy and lease terms can be made available to interested parties upon request.

BUSINESS RATES

Current Rateable Value (1 April 2026 to present): £7,500

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Arun District Council regarding the rates payable and eligibility for any applicable relief.

RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION POTENTIAL

Of particular interest is the potential to explore conversion of the first-floor accommodation from commercial to residential use.

This could create an opportunity for an owner-occupier wishing to live and work within the same building, or alternatively provide an investor with the potential to establish an additional residential income stream and enhance the overall capital value of the property.

Important Planning Note: Any reference to residential conversion or alternative use is provided as an indication of potential only. Certain changes from commercial to residential use may be possible under permitted development rights, subject to the property and proposed works satisfying the relevant criteria and obtaining any necessary prior approval. No representation or warranty is given that residential use or conversion will be permitted. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves through their own enquiries with Arun District Council and obtain appropriate professional planning advice regarding permitted development rights, planning permission, prior approval, Building Regulations and any other consents or restrictions that may apply.

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Prominent pedestrianised High Street location

• Attractive end-of-terrace period building

• Established commercial tenant

• Current rent of £15,000 per annum

• Rateable Value of £7,500

• Permitted outside seating providing additional trading capacity

• Potential first-floor residential conversion, subject to necessary consents

• Opportunity to enhance both income and underlying asset value

• Potential live/work opportunity for future owner-occupiers

• Existing tenant potentially willing to sell Strobilus Cafe as a going concern

• Located within Littlehampton’s improved town centre environment

TENURE

Freehold – subject to the existing occupational tenancy.

Further tenancy, business and property information is available upon request.