5-9, Tavistock Street

At a glance

Key Points

• Development opportunity for bespoke student apartment scheme providing (currently) a total of 32 bedrooms.
• Planning consent obtained 23rd June 2026.
• Listed Building Consent dated 2nd July 2026
• Close to Town Centre with easy access to bus routes and amenities..

Description

The property comprises a Listed period building, principally ancillary accommodation to Parade fronting properties but for many decades separately owned and utilised for a variety of commercial purposes, most recently for the past 30 years as a nightclub.

The building comprises 2 storey detached brick and slate property with internal steel frame, having been modified for the nightclub use significantly in the past.

There are two archways providing access to car parking at the rear that serves the Parade fronting properties.

Current 2 storey club has accommodation on both levels with direct access from Tavistock Street and totals c. 4,295 sq ft (399 sqm).

A planning consent has been obtained (dated 23 June 2026) for the retention of the existing facade and construction of a new building containing 7 purpose-built student accommodation apartments to provide 32 bedrooms.

The accommodation is laid out over 4 levels.

The Location

The property is located in the heart of Leamington Spa Town Centre at the north end of Tavistock Street, just south of the junction with Clarendon Avenue.

Tavistock Street is one way, south to north, with on street car parking and the Covent Garden Car Park immediately adjacent (currently subject to redevelopment / refurbishment).

The building is a short walk from Parade, the main trading street in Leamington Spa along which buses travel approximately every 10 minutes linking the town to Warwick University, Coventry.

Planning

A copy of the planning consent and Listed Building Consent are attached. Listed Building Consent was obtained as the property was considered to be within the environments of the originally Listed building fronting Parade.

EPC

C52 – a copy can be made available.

Business Rates

The property is assessed for rating purposes as follows:

Rateable Value: £37,250

Demand

A report confirming the demand for student accommodation within the heart of Leamington Spa can be made available on request.

This shows that there are very few purpose built student facilities within the Town which still remains the most attractive location for off campus student accommodation for students based at both Warwick University and Coventry University.

Price

On application to the sole selling agents.

VAT

The property is not elected for VAT.

Legal Costs

Each Party will meet their own legal and professional costs.

Anti-Money Laundering

The Money Laundering Regulations require us to conduct checks upon all Purchasers including Tenants. Prospective Purchasers will need to provide proof of identity and residence.

For a company any person owning more than 25% must provide the same.