Location
The property occupies a prominent central trading position on the high street adjacent to Squires Menswear and Julia’s House and with other nearby occupiers including Boots, Superdrug, Connell Estate Agent and Lloyds Bank. There is pay and display parking nearby in the Bell Street car park.

Description
The premises form part of a traditional building and comprise a rectangular retail area together with rear kitchenette and WC. The mains sales area has been temporarily partitioned by the current tenant, however, this will be removed prior to a new letting. The cellar provides very basic storage space accessed from the rear of the property.

Accommodation

Approx net internal areas:

Shop frontage:- 4.98 m (16’4”)

Shop depth:- 8.0 m (26Â’3”)                                    
Ground floor                sq m                  sq ft
Retail Sales                     39.38                   424                                 
Kitchenette                      8.53                      92
WC                                       –                         –
Basement
Basic storage                  32.30                   3 48
Total                               80.21                   864

Lease
The premises are available on a new effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed.

Rent
£12,000 per annum
We are advised that VAT will not be applicable.
Rent is exclusive of business rates, buildings insurance and all other outgoings.

Business Rates
Rateable Value £12,250
The Small Business Rate Multiplier for the year 2023/2024 is 49.9 p in the £. Small Business Rate Tapering Relief is available to qualifying ratepayers on Rateable Values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Services
We understand that all mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Caution
Woolley and Wallis Commercial have not tested the services mentioned in these particulars.

Code of Practice
You should be aware that the Code of Practice on commercial leases in England and Wales recommends that you seek professional advice from a qualified Surveyor, Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer before agreeing or signing a business tenancy agreement. The code is available from professional institutions and trade associations or through the website www.commercialleasecode.co.uk.

References
Financial and accountancy references may be sought from any prospective tenant prior to agreement.

Legal Fees
Each party to pay their own.

Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Rating: ‘D’ (93)

Viewing
Strictly by appointment only through Woolley & Wallis Commercial (01722 330333)