Description

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ATTRACTIVE LISTED SHOP PREMISES

SUITABLE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF USES OCCUPYING A PROMINENT CORNER POSITION ON THIS BUSY THOROUGHFARE

CLOSE TO GAINSBOROUGH’S HOUSE & THE CROFT

• INTERESTING LISTED BUILDING
• GROUND FLOOR AREA ABOUT 680 SQ FT           
• FIRST FLOOR 150 SQ FT
• TO LET ON A NEW LEASE
• 100% SMALL BUSINESS RATE RELIEF AVAILABLE

LOCATION

The property occupies a prominent corner site at the junction of Gainsborough Street, School Street, Stour Street and Gregory Street and about half a mile west of the Market Hill.  Gainsborough’s House which has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment and extension is a few minutes’ walk away as is the Mill Hotel, the Croft and water meadows.  The Stour Street public car park is almost immediately adjacent, and Hardwicke House Doctors Surgery is also only a few yards away.

Sudbury itself is a busy and expanding market town with a population of around 25,000 (including Great Cornard) and which serves a much wider catchment area.  The town is located some 14 miles south of Bury St Edmunds, 15 miles northwest of Colchester and 23 miles from Ipswich.

DESCRIPTION

The property forms part of an interesting period building which has traded for many years as a well-known gift and clothing shop although it would lend itself to a variety of other retail or quasi retail uses.  The building is constructed of a mixed of brick and stud and plaster under a double pitched peg tiled roof.

The property provides the following accommodation but please note all dimensions and areas are approximate: –

Main Sales Area

Internal Width                                          20’4”

Depth                                                        16’6”

Net Sales Area                                        300 sq. ft.

Stairs lead from the main sales area to the first floor and there are openings to: –

Side Sales Area/Office                         

In two sections                                      14’5” x 9’4” &

10’2” x 8’6”              providing a total of    217 sq. ft.

Rear Sales Area

Measuring overall                                 22’4” x 8’10”     but providing a net area of 169 sq. ft.

Cloakroom

At the rear of the side sales area is a large cloakroom with wc and washbasin together with rear access.

First Floor

Stockroom/Office       13’3” x 12’9”                          providing 158 sq. ft.

SERVICES

Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage are connected.

RATES

The rateable value is £5,200

As the rateable value is less than £12,000 qualifying business will be entitled to 100% Small Business Rate Relief so no rates will be payable.

TERMS

The property is available to let for a minimum term of 3 years but otherwise on terms to be agreed.

RENT

£8,000 per annum exclusive.

EPC

The energy efficiency rating for this property is B.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole agents Birchall Steel Ltd: 01787 883888