Summary
The property sits at the centre of a parade of two-storey properties of traditional brick construction under a pitched slate roof. The subject of this letting is the ground floor retail premises.
Internally the ground floor is well presented and consists of an open plan retail area to the front, with steps leading to W/C, kitchen and office/store to the rear. There is also a small enclosed yard to the rear and a basement with restricted head height.
Key Points
Turn-key opportunityPart of an established retail paradeOpen plan retail spacePopular Didsbury village locationAvailable by way of new leaseRetail/office uses availableEnergy efficient premises - B ratingBusiness Rates
Rateable Value - £17,500 (from 1st April 2026)
Rates payable, based on Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure (RHL) use are believed to be in the region of £6,685 based on a rate of 0.382p/£.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Manchester City Council.
Legal Costs
The ingoing tenant is to be responsible for the landlords’ reasonable legal costs in connection with this transaction.
VAT
We understand that VAT is not applicable to the rent on this property.
Services
We understand that mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected to these premises.
Location
The property is situated in a prominent position along Barlow Moor Road in Didsbury Village, one of South Manchester’s most popular and affluent areas.
Manchester City Centre is located approximately 5 miles to the north, and the immediate area boasts excellent transport links, being around 1 mile from junction 3 of the M60 and junction 1 of the M56 Motorway. Additionally, regular bus services run along Wilmslow Road linking South Manchester to the City Centre and the property is just a short walk away from Didsbury Metro station.
Nearby users along Barlow Moor Road include Smoak Coffee Shop, The Art of Tea, George Frank Hairdressing, Kraft Barbering, and Peter Woolley Printers.
Wilmslow Road is a short walk and benefits from several national operators including Café Nero, Costa Coffee, M&S Food, Boots, Oliver Bonas, and Gails Bakery, but is also home to numerous local independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Terms
The premises are available by way of a new effective FRI (fully repairing and insuring) lease for a minimum of 10 years with upward only rent reviews every 3 years and all other terms to be agreed.
The lease is to be excluded from the security of tenure provisions (Sections 24–28) of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.