The property comprises a prominent corner commercial unit arranged over the ground floor and basement, forming part of an attractive mixed-use building. The unit benefits from extensive return frontage, providing excellent visibility and natural light, with a fully glazed shopfront.
Internally, the accommodation is well configured for a variety of commercial uses, offering an open-plan trading area at ground floor level with ancillary and customer facilities, with additional space at basement level suitable for storage, preparation or staff use.
Location
The property occupies a prominent corner position on Lower Clapton Road (A107), a busy and well-established retail parade in the heart of Clapton, East London. The area benefits from strong footfall and passing traffic, surrounded by a mix of national and independent retailers, food & beverage operators, and dense residential catchment.
Transport links are excellent, with Clapton Overground Station within close proximity, providing direct connections to Liverpool Street, while numerous bus routes serve Lower Clapton Road and the surrounding area. The location also offers convenient access to Hackney Central, Stoke Newington, Dalston and the A12, making it well connected across East and Central London.
Accommodation
The premises provide the following approximate net internal areas (from the Valuation Office Agency/rating assessment):
Ground Floor: 55.1 m² (593 sq. ft) (zoned retail area plus internal storage)
Basement: 47.8 m² (514 sq. ft) (internal storage)
Total: 102.9 m² (1,108 sq. ft)
NB: Areas are provided for guidance only, and interested parties are advised to verify measurements by inspection
Terms
Use: A5 Takeaway
Term: The current lease runs for 15 years from 20th Sept 2012, expiring in 2022, with rent reviews in Dec 2027 & Dec 2032
Rent: £35,000 pax
Premium: Premium of £100,000 for the fixtures, fittings, equipment, and benefits of the sought-after lease with hot food takeaway use.
Rates (From April 2026):
Rateable Value £25,250
Rates payable £9,748 pa
(Interested parties are advised to verify these figures with the London Borough of Hackney)
Legal Costs: Ingoing tenant to pay the landlord’s legal fees of £2000 + VAT
Reference Charge: Countrywide Commercial (UK) Ltd charges an admin fee of £350 + VAT to carry out credit checks, AML and references for proposed tenants. This fee is non-refundable once the checks have been applied for whether they are accepted or not by the landlord.
Holding Deposit: Tenants wishing to secure this property may be required to pay a holding deposit to Countrywide Commercial of £2000. This deposit is not refundable except if the vendor withdraws, clear title cannot be proven or the tenant’s references, AML, and Credit checks are not acceptable to the landlord. This deposit is held in our client’s account until completion.
Specification
- Lease Assignment
- Shop, Kitchen & Basement
- Rent - £35,000 pax
- Premium - £100,000
- Fully Fitted
- Very Busy Position
- Excellent Passing Trade