Freehold retail premises in Derby

An attractive and historic vacant freehold retail premises with upper floor and occupying a prominent main road location. The property comprises an attractive two-storey end of terrace retail unit with first floor accommodation and an enclosed gated rear yard. The property has most recently been used as a pine furniture showroom. Part of the building, 161 Ashbourne Road, is Grade II listed and records show this was an early 19th-century Road Toll House for the Derby to Ashbourne Turnpike Road, while 159 Ashbourne Road is a later addition. The accommodation is currently configured to provide on the ground floor retail areas, workshop, and kitchen. On the first floor, there are five rooms with a WC. Outside, there is a small partly covered and gated yard area. The property is considered suitable for a variety of alternative uses, including residential conversion, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning permission. The property occupies a prominent corner position fronting the southern side of Ashbourne Road with a return frontage to Windmill Hill Lane. Located in a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood within easy access of Derby City Centre, the immediate vicinity comprises residential, commercial, and retail uses in addition to the University of Derby and Markeaton Park.