Inside the rundown Tenby townhouse that offers more than expected
A townhouse which once housed a photographer's studio in Pembrokeshire's leading historic coastal town is anticipated to create quite the buzz at an auction this June.
Expected to attract substantial attention from investors this sizable eight-bedroom terraced townhouse spans across four levels and promises a vibrant future for the successful bidder.
Situated just a stone's throw from the heart of Tenby, Napleton House on Warren Street is brimming with opportunities for its future owner, who might even be able to claim to have bagged themselves a bargain building, as the property has an auction guide price of £225,000 plus. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here
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According to online property portal Rightmove, substantial terrace properties of four or five bedrooms in this popular seaside town have sold within the last year with a price tag ranging from £450,000 to £530,000 so Napleton House seems like a steal if a buyer can get it near the guide price.
However, there are compromises - inside the whole house needs renovating, from the tired décor to holes in ceilings, from the kitchen to the bathrooms and up to eight bedrooms, so the buyer needs a healthy renovation budget. In addition if a shop or commercial premises integrated into the house is something a new owner requires, the house is perfect but if not it's a quirky shaped room with a shop front that not everyone has the vision to transform into a usable space.
But there are also surprises to find inside. There's a whole hidden basement floor of extra accommodation with multiple rooms and a cellar and also where one room explains another room upstairs which has a backdrop and curtains that makes sense when you find out that the house was once home to a photographer's studio and the room in the basement was perfect for developing the photos in a once well-equipped dark room.
Sean Roper of Paul Fosh Auctions says: "For starters the townhouse is located in arguably one of the most sought-after towns in west Wales. It's a towering, imposing house, positioned centrally and surrounded by a wealth of shops, amenities and all that wonderful Tenby has to offer in terms of attractions for tourists and visitors.
"It oozes history from all its parts having for many years housed a photographer's studio with plentiful living accommodation above. The property has previously had planning permission for conversion to an eight-bedroom guest house.
"The townhouse offers versatile accommodation with its 1,558-set ft (145 sq. m) of space. It could also make a truly awesome single, large dwelling or become luxury flats or some other commercial uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.
"The property is in Warren Street which is the main thoroughfare from Tenby train station to the centre of the town. The property is ideally placed for those wishing to stay in this popular tourist town. It's a short walk to the town walls, golf course, train and bus stations, with the town's beautiful beaches within easy reach.
"I have high hopes for this lovely Tenby property so let's just see what develops up to and during the online auction.
"The accommodation currently offers a lower ground floor with floor entry basement, two receptions, a storage room and wk. On the ground floor is the shop floor and a rear reception. On the first floor is a bathroom, four bedrooms, one of which was previously the photographer's studio and kitchen. The second floor has a further three bedrooms and then there is the loft."
The former Tenby townhouse with former photographer's studio, is going under the hammer with Paul Fosh Auctions online sale, which starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 24 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 26, call 01633 254044 for more information. For viewings contact local agent Birt & Co, Tenby on 01834 842204.
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