An opportunity to lease a ground floor lock up retail / office premises within a popular secondary shopping parade in the heart of Hassocks. Accessed via superb 11ft shop frontage the property for many years has traded as a highly successful hair salon and would suit similar although other commercial uses will be considered (subject to any necessary planning consents). The property has an open plan office / retail area to front with rear kitchen and WC and benefits from laminate flooring, wall papered walls, spot lighting and will be presented to the market ready for immediate tenant fit out.
This is seen as a rare opportunity to lease attractive but small retail premises in a popular location and therefore viewing is highly recommended.
Location
The property is situated on the northern side of Keymer Road at its junction with Ockley Lane, in the commuter village of Hassocks in East Sussex. The A23 is located 3 miles to the west, providing easy access to Brighton approximately 8 miles to the south and access to London and beyond via the M23 motorway. Keymer Road comprises a number of parades with occupiers including Sainsburys, Boots, Morrisons Daily & Post Office along with a number of independent retailers and office users. The parade has restricted parking directly to the front whilst surrounding roads are unrestricted.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Front Retail Area - 294 sq ft
Kitchen / Store - 54 sq ft
WC - 16 sq ft
Total Area - 364 sq ft
Terms
Terms - The property is available by way of a new FR&I Lease with terms to be negotiated and agreed.
Rent & VAT - £7,950 Per Annum Exclusive
VAT is not to be charged on the quoting terms
Business Rates - According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a rateable value of £5,400. It is therefore felt, that subject to Tenant status, that 100% small business rates relief could be applicable. Interested parties are asked to contact the local authority to confirm what relief is applicable to their business.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own costs
EPC - D(89)
Anti-Money Laundering - In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, two forms of identification will be required from the tenant together with evidence/proof identifying the source of funds being relied upon to complete the transaction
Specification
- Situated on Popular Neighbourhood Shopping Parade in Heart of Hassocks, East Sussex
- Nearby Occupiers Include Café, Convenience Store, Fish & Chip Shop & host of Independent Retailers & Office Occupiers
- Available By Way of New Lease From June 2025
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc)
- Block Viewings Available