Even in the historic golden-brick streetscape of Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, this 1884 building stands out with its crenellated parapet and rusticated ashlar stonework. The distinctive architectural presence gives it a fortified appearance, yet the interior tells a different story — one of openness, scale and adaptive reuse. Behind the thick masonry, more than 4,100sqft of commercial space unfolds across two principal floors, each defined by abundant daylight and a pared-back material palette.

The ground level is almost entirely open plan, supported by a disciplined grid of cast-iron columns from its days as an ale and porter store. Flagstones, worn smooth over time, run the length of the floor where a cast-concrete service island and a horseshoe kitchen mark the building’s current café-led configuration. A stair enclosed in Crittall-style glazing leads to the first floor, where vaulted ceilings and parallel roof lights create a luminous, loft-like plate. Painted timber boards lend a soft green undercurrent, while a timber-clad volume at one end hides a series of enclosed rooms. A further staircase rises to a loft within the eaves, currently used for storage.

From here, the town’s independent shops and riverside routes are close at hand, along with direct rail links to Bath, Bristol and London. It’s listed at £800,000 with Inigo.