Summary
The space on offer comprises the ground floor of a Grade II Listed Building. The entrance door from the pavement opens directly into the front retail /office area that has carpet floor covering, Cat II lighting and electric heating.
Central steps lead up to the rear retail /office area, again with carpet floor covering, Cat II lighting and electric heating. The windows to the rear external passage have internal blinds.
Off the rear area is a small kitchen with base and wall mounted units, worktop with sink & drainer and vinyl floor covering, and also a single toilet.
Key Points
Town Centre LocationOpposite IcelandNew Lease£12,500 paxNo VAT
Car Parking
There is short term free parking nearby in the Market Place and opposite in St Mary Street. Longer term pay and display parking is available a short walking distance away at the Emery Gate and Borough Parade car parks.
Terms
The property is offered on a new internal repairing lease for a term of years to be agreed.
Rent
£12,500 per annum.
The property is not registered for VAT, so NO VAT is payable on the rent.
Use
The property is currently occupied by a property agency, a use that now falls within Use Class E. The property can therefore be used for a variety of uses including –
• General retail shop
• Office
• Barber / hairdresser
• Beauty salon
• Medical uses
Business Rates
The Valuation Office Agency website lists the property as having a Rateable Value effective from 1st April 2024 of £10,750.
The Rateable Value is therefore below the threshold for full Small Business Rate Relief for a qualifying occupier
EPC
Rating D - 83
Legal Costs
Each party shall be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in any transaction.
Location
Chippenham is a busy and expanding town with a population of approximately 40,000 people. It is located approximately 4 miles south of Junction 17 of the M4 Motorway and benefits from a main line railway station with a regular direct service to London Paddington in just over 1 hour.
The property is located on the northern side of the Market Place opposite Iceland and close to a number of professional and financial service providers including Connells Estate Agents, and Mander Duffill Accountants.