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7-11 North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS

South West

£725,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Commercial Development

Description

Offered at online auction, this freehold city-centre property comprises four buildings arranged as ground-floor shops with ancillary accommodation above. The upper parts and two vacant retail units are available with vacant possession, while Shop 11 is let on an IRI lease to 11 March 2030 at £28,000 per annum. The site extends to approximately 0.15 acres and includes courtyard space. Planning permission was granted by Exeter City Council in March 2025 for an additional storey and the conversion and internal alteration of the first, second and third floors to create 19 flats. The approved residential scheme has a stated net internal area of approximately 14,539 sq ft, alongside about 3,336 sq ft across the three commercial units. Planning documents are available for inspection. The listing also mentions a possible fifth-floor penthouse, subject to further planning and statutory approvals, and makes no assurance that consent would be granted. The property occupies a prominent position on North Street, close to High Street, Cathedral Yard and the Guildhall Shopping Centre. The auction particulars note a buyer's fee and that further seller fees may apply under the special conditions of sale.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £725,000, the asking price is exceptionally low against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the scale and central Exeter position a compelling acquisition opportunity. The substantial four-building frontage has planning permission for an additional storey and conversion of the upper floors into 19 flats, while three ground-floor shops remain part of the mix, including one let at £28,000 a year. The visible frontage is dated, and the photographs show no internal accommodation, so the project’s full scope is not yet clear; the potential penthouse storey would also need further approvals.

This is a weak overall WHOTS opportunity despite the standout price value: the works are extensive and the available information is insufficient to assess renovation economics. It suits a buyer able to investigate the consented scheme and budget for a substantial conversion rather than a straightforward refresh.

Key opportunities

  • Use the granted permission for a 19-flat scheme across the upper floors as the basis for a major residential conversion.
  • Explore how the substantial four-building frontage, courtyard and three ground-floor shops can work alongside the residential scheme.
  • The prominent North Street city-centre position puts shops, amenities and transport connections within easy reach.

Key risks

  • Converting four buildings and delivering the approved upper-floor scheme is a substantial budget and programme commitment, not a cosmetic refresh; internal condition is not shown in the submitted photographs.
  • Renovation economics are difficult to judge because the available information does not provide a usable renovation estimate or GDV.

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Location

7-11 North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Exeter Central Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Exeter City Centre

  • Exeter St Thomas Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Exeter City Centre

  • Exeter St Davids Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Exeter City Centre

  • St James Park (Devon) Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Exeter City Centre

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,739
Based on a loan of £543,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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