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Listing removedListed 191 daysAuction 28 May · ended
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For sale by Public Auction on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Leigh Court, Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, BS8 3RA and online at 7.00pm.
A substantial and versatile former guesthouse offering an opportunity for investment, refurbishment and reconfiguration, all subject to the necessary consents.
Extending to approximately 3014 ft.2 over two floors the property is currently arranged with what is at present a self-contained 2/3-bedroom apartment and what was previously five guest rooms, four of which have ensuites, furthermore there is an additional bathroom and two former guest suites each with a kitchen/reception space a bedroom and ensuite.
The five guest rooms and two guest suites have previously been let on an individual basis and whilst they could be in the future, the property is offered with vacant possession.
Externally, the property benefits from a private enclosed rear garden together with a driveway providing off-street parking.
Situated within Southward, the property is conveniently located for access to the seafront town centre, a range local amenities and lies within a designated conservation area.
Agents note – planning permission was granted in September 2023 (ref: 23/P/1352/ful) for the change of use from a bed and breakfast/guest house (use class C1) to a single seven-bedroom dwelling (use class C3), Providing flexibility for a variety of future uses, subject to any further necessary consents.
EPC Rating: D56 | Council Tax Band: E Auction Details: • Venue: Leigh Court, Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA • Date: Thursday 28th May 2026 • Start Time: 7:00pm • Bidding Options: In room, online, proxy, telephone *Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation; they are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction.
Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide.
Entrance On approach to the property you are met with a private driveway laid to concrete leading to a UPVC double glazed entrance door leading to the vestibule.
Vestibule Exposed hardwood flooring, dado rail, wall mounted consumer unit and electric meter, timber framed single glazed internal windows, ceiling light, timber framed single glazed door leading to the hallway.
Hallway Exposed hardwood flooring, timber framed single glazed window, radiator, ceiling light, doors leading to guest bedroom, cloakroom and private residency.
Guest Room One A double bedroom suite with a UPVC double glazed bay style window, radiator, built-in storage cupboard, picture rail, ceiling light, door leading to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room Tile effect vinyl flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin over pedestal with a tiled splashback, enclosed electric shower, panelled walls, extractor fan, ceiling light.
Cloakroom Vinyl flooring, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall light.
Stairs Rising From The Entrance Hallway To The First Floor Landing First Floor Landing Timber balustrade, radiators, wall light, roof access hatch, UPVC double glazed skylight window, ceiling lights, doors leading to first floor rooms.
Guest Room Two UPVC double glazed bay style window, radiator, ceiling lights, door leading to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room Tile effect vinyl flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin with a splashback, electric shower with part tiled walls, wall light, extractor fan, ceiling lights.
Guest Room Three A double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows, radiator, ceiling light, door leading to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room Vinyl flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin over pedestal with a tiled splashback, enclosed electric shower, UPVC double glazed window, radiator, wall light, extractor fan, ceiling light.
Guest Room Four A double bedroom with a radiator, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light, door to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room Tile effect vinyl flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin over pedestal with a splashback, electric shower with part tiled walls, wall light, ceiling light.
Utility Room Space and plumbing for appliances, timber framed single glazed sash style window, timber framed single glazed internal windows, ceiling light.
Shower Room Vinyl flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin over pedestal, enclosed electric shower with panelled walls, extractor fan, radiator, ceiling light.
Guest Room Five A double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light.
Guest Suite One A kitchen and dining space with part vinyl flooring, a range of wall and floor storage units with worktops and a tiled splashback, an inset one and a half bowl composite sink and drainer with an electric hot tap over, freestanding cooker, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling lights, an opening to the living room, UPVC double glazed window, consumer unit.
Door to ensuite (currently used as a built in storage cupboard) with low level WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan, ceiling light, electric shower.
Guest Suite Two A kitchen and dining space with part vinyl flooring, a selection of wooden floor storage units with worktops and a tiled splashback, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with an electric hot tap over, freestanding cooker, wall mounted consumer unit, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling lights, an opening to the living room, ceiling light, UPVC double glazed window, door to ensuite (currently used as a built in storage cupboard) with low level WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan, ceiling light, electric shower.
Return To Ground Floor Living Room A characterful living space with exposed hardwood flooring, electric fireplace upon a granite hearth and intricate surround, built-in storage cupboard with a single glazed skylight, timber framed single glazed sash style windows, picture rail, ceiling lights.
Kitchen Tile effect vinyl flooring, a wide range of wall and floor storage units with worktops and tiled splashback, inset dual stainless steel sink and drainer with a swan neck style tap over, space and plumbing for appliance, freestanding five-burner cooker, wall mounted gas fired boiler, UPVC single glazed window, tracked ceiling spotlights, door to the inner hallway.
Inner Hallway Timber effect laminate flooring, radiator, timber framed single glazed windows, ceiling lights, doors leading to additional rooms and two UPVC double glazed doors leading to either the front or rear of the property.
Bathroom Timber effect laminate flooring, low-level WC, wash hand basin over floating vanity unit, panelled bath with a shower attachment, mains fed shower over and glass screen, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling light.
Bedroom One A double bedroom with radiator, timber framed single glazed window, ceiling light.
Bedroom Two A double bedroom with timber framed double glazed window, UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light.
Reception Room / Bedroom Three A multipurpose room currently used as a bedroom with timber effect laminate flooring, hearth and surround feature, radiator, wall lights, ceiling light, aluminium framed double glazed sliding door leading to the private and enclosed rear garden.
Outside Driveway On approach to the property, you are met with a private driveway laid to concrete, UPVC double glazed entrance door and wall lights.
To the side is a gate leading to a concrete slab walkway leading to a UPVC double glazed side entrance door.
Rear Garden A private and enclosed rear garden with a concrete tile patio, an area lead to lawn, a water supply tap, mature bush and tree features. To the rear an additional concrete tile patio.
Services Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage. Heating System Gas central heating. Tenure Freehold.
Change Of Use Planning permission was granted in September 2023 (Ref: 23/P/1352/ful) for the change of use from a bed and breakfast (Use Class C1) to a single seven-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3).
Occupational Arrangements The vendor advises that no Assured Shorthold Tenancies are in place, as the property is owner-occupied and the current occupiers are treated as excluded occupiers holding licences to occupy rather than tenancy agreements.
The vendor further advises that, under a similar arrangement, the potential annual income is circa £21,600; however, prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries in this regard.
Please Note The integrity and structure of the property is ‘sold as seen’ and in addition there may well be some fixtures, fittings and chattels left at the property which will become the responsibility and ownership of the purchaser upon legal completion of the transaction.
Please note the property is set within a Conservation Area. Floor Plan While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, all measurements are approximate, not to scale.
This floorplan is for illustrative purposes only.
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