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7-11 North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS

South West

£725,000Guide Price

Listed on 12/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
33
Type
Plot
Area
14539 sqft

Description

This unique opportunity presents a freehold property comprising part vacant buildings located prominently on North Street in the heart of Exeter. The site, covering approximately 0.15 acres, is ideally situated near the junction with High Street, offering easy access to Cathedral Yard, the Guildhall Shopping Centre, and various restaurants and cultural attractions. The property benefits from planning permission granted for the extension and conversion of the first, second, and third floors into nineteen residential flats, making it an attractive investment prospect. The existing layout includes ground floor retail spaces, with one shop currently let on an IRI lease generating an annual income of £28,000. The upper floors are vacant, providing further potential for development. Notably, there may be opportunities to create an additional penthouse level, subject to necessary approvals. This property is being offered at auction on 2nd December 2026, making it a timely investment for those looking to capitalize on Exeter's vibrant market.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached house presents an exceptional opportunity for savvy investors and developers looking to capitalize on a prominent location in Exeter city centre. With an asking price of £725,000, this property stands out as significantly below the local average at just £50/sqf compared to £328/sqf. This is a prime chance to acquire a site with planning permission already granted for an extension and internal alterations that will transform it into nineteen flats, along with the potential for additional development.

However, the property requires extensive refurbishment, as both the exterior and interiors show considerable wear and need modernisation. The scale of works is substantial, with a renovation budget estimated between £150,000 and £300,000, indicating a full-gut programme is necessary rather than a cosmetic refresh. While the existing ground floor retail unit currently generates an annual income of £28,000, it is essential to consider that this income may be limited compared to the potential revenue from the proposed residential units.

Key opportunities

  • Transform the property into nineteen flats, maximizing its potential value in a central location.
  • Capitalize on the existing retail income while planning for future residential rental income.
  • Utilize the granted planning permission to create modern living spaces that meet current market demands.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £150,000–£300,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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7-11 North Street, Exeter, EX4 3QS
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£2,739
Based on a loan of £543,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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