Portland House, Exeter, EX4 6AB

Well located student accommodation part refurbishment part development opportunity.


Situated approximately 1.3 kilometres from the University of Exeter Streatham Campus and 1 kilometre from the St Luke’s Campus.

Within the popular city centre area.

Currently a vacant office building totalling 3,388 sq m (36,464 sq ft) GIA.

Proposal for 148 studio apartments and 511 sq m (5,500 sq ft) of commercial accommodation including retail (A1) and café (A3) use.

Full detailed planning consent granted.

The planning consent includes the refurbishment of the current accommodation and the addition of three storeys to the front of the building and two storeys to the rear.

The University of Exeter is a highly regarded university which is ranked 10th in the sector by the Times Good University Guide 2012.

Exeter City Council has implemented an Article 4 Direction, restricting consents for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

There are circa 16,175 full time students in Exeter and 25% of students at the university are from overseas.

The University has experienced significant growth in its full time student numbers with 17% growth in the past two years alone.

64% of students cannot access university or commercially operated private sector accommodation.

Offers are being sought for the freehold interest for the existing property with planning consent and Vacant Possession.

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