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Guide Price£900,000

Bulwark Road, Chepstow, NP16

Land size
0.87 acres

Key Features

  • Development Opportunity
  • 0.87 acres (0.35 hectares)
  • Excellent transport links
  • Suitable for a range of uses (STP)

Description

Development opportunity providing substantial detached commercial property set within a plot occupying an elevated position within Chepstow.

DESCRIPTION

A detached commercial property providing accommodation extending to approximately 5,000ft2 having previously been utilised as an education facility. Set in an elevated position within a plot of 0.87 acres, the property is accessed via a sweeping, gated driveway direct from Bulwark Road and benefits from off road parking and mature gardens. Accommodation is over three storeys with single storey extension to the north and extension to the south providing lift. Further accommodation is set to the basement. The property currently requires full renovation having been unoccupied for around 6 years. Planning consent for conversion of the existing and construction of a new apartment block in July 2024. Planning provides for 6 residential apartments within the existing property and a further 9 residential apartments within the new block. The property offers a unique opportunity for a range of prospective uses subject to any necessary planning consents including for residential (truncated)

SITUATION

The property is set in an elevated position with direct access from Bulwark Road, Chepstow close to the junction with the A48. Set less than 0.5 miles from the centre of Chepstow, the property benefits from excellent access links to the M48 Motorway providing access to Newport, Cardiff and Bristol via the original Severn Crossing while the A48 connects Chepstow to Sedbury and beyond. The High Street of Chepstow provides a range of local and national retailers, bars, cafes and restaurants all ensuring a vibrant High Street with excellent footfall. The town is well serviced by bus and train services with many public car parks within walking distance of the property.

OUTSIDE

A large tarmacadam surfaced area suitable for car parking is set to the front of the property with extensive gardens bordered by mature trees and hedgerows. We understand there are trees on site which are subject to tree preservation orders.

PLANNING

Planning consent was granted July 2024 under application DM/2022/00848 for conversion of a former day centre to provide 6 no. residential apartments, alongside the construction of a new building consisting of 9 no. residential apartments. Associated change of use from class D1 to C3, parking, widening of existing driveway and landscaping works. Further information available from the selling agents.

SERVICES

We understand mains services are connected however interested parties are advised to make their own investigations in this regard.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Monmouthshire County Council –

BUSINESS RATES

The property has been removed from the ratings list.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with joint Agents: David James - and Toombs and Toombs property consultants -

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

RIGHTS OF WAY & EASEMENTS

The property is sold with any rights, easements or incidents of tenure which affect it.

VAT

The guide price stated is exclusive of VAT whether or not chargeable.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
104 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Mary'S R.C.P.School135 metres
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Pembroke Primary601 metres
    Pupils
    262
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • The Dell Primary738 metres
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Thornwell Primary School0.9 miles
    Pupils
    254
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Shirenewton Primary School3.2 miles
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Chepstow Comprehensive School0.8 miles
    Pupils
    860
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Caldicot School4.5 miles
    Pupils
    1,247
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llanwern High School11 miles
    Pupils
    1,101
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Caerleon Comprehensive School12 miles
    Pupils
    1,471
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Monmouth Comprehensive School12 miles
    Pupils
    1,696
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

M&S Chepstow Foodhall, Chepstow452 metres
Lidl Chepstow, Chepstow662 metres
Tesco Chepstow Superstore, Chepstow690 metres

GP surgery

Vauxhall Surgery325 metres

Pharmacy

Pc Merrick (Pharmacy)285 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden26 metres

Walking trail

Offas Dyke897 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Chepstow Rail Station595 metres

Nearest bus stop

Bulwark Corner23 metres

Typical drive times

Chepstow1 min · 0.3 miles
Thornbury15 min · 9.3 miles
Cil-y-coed10 min · 5.2 miles
Bradley Stoke15 min · 11 miles
Bristol (city)26 min · 18 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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