The former HSBC bank overlooking Market Place in Chipping Norton town centre is on the market with Watling Real Estate at a guide price of £1.8 million.
The property dates back to the late 19th Century and was originally purpose-built for Midland Bank, now part of HSBC. HSBC vacated the property in 2017 and planning consent has since been obtained for change of use and extension to a boutique hotel and restaurant.
Key features include two spectacular domed stained glass roof-lights within the former banking hall, and an ornate wooden staircase leading to the upper floors, with stone mullion stained glass window over.
Toby O’Sullivan, director at Watling Real Estate, said: “The property occupies a prime location overlooking Market Place in the extremely popular and picturesque market town of Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds.
“The property has planning consent for change of use to a boutique hotel and restaurant however it also lends itself to various alternative uses, subject to planning, including serviced apartments, Airbnb-style accommodation, and various food and beverage uses, retail, or leisure uses to the lower ground and ground floors.
“The property offers an exciting and unique opportunity for investors and hoteliers to tap into the rapid growth of tourism across the Cotswolds, driven by popular local tourist destinations such as Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop and The Farmer’s Dog.”
The property is well located for what is known as the “Cotswold Tour” – with Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Farm Shop, Bamford Wellness Spa, Diddly Squat Farm Shop, and The Farmer’s Dog all within a 30-minute drive.
