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139A Kensington/1 Thornes Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 2RE

North West

£275,000Guide Price

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Retail Property (high Street)
Area
1916 sqft

Description

Offered at auction, this freehold three-storey corner building extends to approximately 1,916 sq ft and combines a ground-floor retail unit fronting Kensington with a separate entrance to the upper floors on Thornes Road. Planning permission is stated to have been granted under reference 24F/2044 for eight self-contained serviced accommodation units, each designed with an en-suite and kitchenette, while retaining the commercial unit below. The residential floors have been stripped back to brick. The seller says architectural drawings, MEP designs, structural engineering input and supporting technical documents are available for review. The building is also described as having double glazing, a boiler and electric roller shutters. A RICS report and letting-agent revenue projections are said to be included in the legal pack; these and the stated GDV are not independent guarantees. Alternative uses, including supported living or self-contained flats, are mentioned as possibilities but are not covered by the existing consent and would require the relevant approvals. Buyers should check the planning position, technical documents, condition, auction terms and any associated fees independently before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £275,000, the asking price is 16.5% below the local average per square foot, making this a comparatively cheap entry point for a substantial 1,916 sq ft corner building. The standout opportunity is the stated planning permission for eight serviced accommodation units above a retained commercial unit, with architectural, MEP and structural design work available. The listing cites a £900,000 GDV, which is the agent’s stated figure rather than an independent valuation; against the asking price, it suggests substantial development upside, but no works budget has been estimated, so the current all-in figure is purchase-only.

Key opportunities

  • Use the stripped-back residential floors as a clean canvas for the consented layout of eight serviced accommodation units, subject to verifying the permission and technical package.
  • Retain the ground-floor commercial unit and make use of the separate side entrance serving the residential floors.
  • Repair and finish the incomplete shopfront fascia as part of improving the building’s street presence.

Key risks

  • The residential floors are stripped back to brick, making this a substantial fit-out programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; establish a full works budget and delivery timetable before proceeding.
  • Verify the planning consent, conditions and supplied technical documents independently; the seller gives no warranty as to their accuracy, suitability or compliance.

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139A Kensington/1 Thornes Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 2RE
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Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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