Overview
- Updated On:
- March 18, 2024
Description
TWO STOREY PRIME RETAIL UNIT
BETWEEN GREGGS AND SAINSBURYS ADJACENT TO QD STORES
CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE BUS STOPS AND SHOPPER’S CAR PARK
- NET SALES AREA 945 SQ. FT.
- GROUND FLOOR ANCILLARY 312 SQ. FT.
- FIRST FLOOR STAFF & STOCK ROOM 608 SQ. FT.
LOCATION
The premises occupy probably the best trading location in Halstead adjacent to the main pedestrian crossing in the High Street and only a few yards from the main shopper’s car park. Nearby occupiers include the new Greggs outlet, QD Stores, Sainsburys and Costa and the entrance into the Weavers Court Shopping Centre which is anchored by the Co-op and is diagonally opposite.
Halstead is a busy and expanding market town with a population of around 14,000 but which serves a wider catchment area. The town is situated some eight miles south of Sudbury and seven miles north of Braintree with the City of Colchester being about thirteen miles to the east. Stansted Airport and the M11 are both within forty minutes’ drive time.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a double fronted shop unit with twin entrances within a substantial building probably dating from the late Victorian era and constructed of brick under a part plain tiled roof although sections have a flat roofs with a mixture of asphalt and felt covering. The shop had been occupied by Clintons Cards for many years and provides regular clear retail space with ancillary, staff, and storage accommodation at the rear and at first floor levels. There is also a basement albeit that has very limited head room.
The property provides the following accommodation but please note all dimensions and areas are approximate –
Internal Width: 28’
Rear Width: 29’6”
Shop Depth: 32’10” minimum.
Net Sales Area: 945 sq. ft.
Ground Floor Stock Room: 16’8” x 14’ 5” but providing 235 sq. ft.
Cash Office: 9’9” x 7’10” providing 77 sq. ft.
Basement with limited head room providing 238 sq. ft.
First Floor
Front Stock Room: 32’6” x 16’8” (ignoring partition) providing 541 sq. ft.
Staff Room: 11’10” x 9’10” providing 116 sq. ft.
Kitchen: 9’ x 6’3” with stainless steel sink and providing 56 sq. ft.
Ladies & Gents Cloakroom: each with wc and wash basin
Outside
There is a small, enclosed courtyard at the rear for refuse storage.
SERVICES
Main water, electricity (3 phase supply) and drainage are connected.
RATES
The property has a rateable value of £20,000 the multiplier for year 2024/2025 is 49.9p.
Please note that the Retail and Hospitality Relief has been extended to include the rating year 2024/2025 so eligible businesses will enjoy a 75% discount on business rates.
EPC
An EPC has been commissioned and will be available for inspection on request.
TERMS
The property is available to let on a new lease on terms and for a term to be agreed.
RENT
£23,000 per annum exclusive.
VIEWING
Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the sole agent:
Birchall Steel Ltd: 01787 883888
