This attractive three storey timber framed building under a hipped tiled roof is Grade II* listed, and it is believed to have been constructed sometime around the 15th or 16th century. The ground floor lock-up sales area comprises just under 1,000 sq. ft. and was last used as an estate agents' offices although it has more recently been partly refurbished and is now awaiting re-occupation. There is a little over 400 sq.ft. of basement storage accommodation including WC. The shop benefits from two doors onto the High Street but has full height glazing to front and size elevations along with two rear windows onto the Churchyard. The premises are available for any use under Use Class 'E' and are therefore capable of being used for retail sales, financial services or similar and restaurant uses, although it is not anticipated given the Listed status of the building that any extraction systems would be permitted.
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Location
55 High Street is located on the southern side of the High Street opposite Middle Row and the rear of the property faces onto the Church. This centrally located property benefits from a return fronted window display within the pedestrianized centre of the town. Ashford, one of Kent’s designated growth centres, currently has a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station gives direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Sales Area 970 sq.ft
Terms
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE To be assessed.
LEGAL COSTS The ingoing tenant to be responsible for both parties’ legal costs.
BUSINESS RATES The retail premises are to be re-assessed on completion of separation of Floors. The ground floor is thought to be in the region of £32,000.
TERMS The premises are available to let on an FRI lease, the terms of which are negotiable. A rent of £25,000 per annum is being sought.
Specification
• Ground Floor Sales Area 970 sq.ft
• Basement Storage
• Immediate Occupation
• New Lease Available