The property comprises of a largely open plan ground floor retail / office premises which would suit a variety of commercial occupiers (subject to gaining any necessary planning consents). The property benefits from attractive single glazed window frontage, laminate flooring throughout, vaulted ceiling (main retail area), strip lighting, ample electrical points, electric heating and burglar alarm (not tested). At the rear of the main retail area is a studwork partitioned office / treatment room, kitchenette and the WC.
This is seen as an ideal opportunity for a new or small business looking to acquire retail / office premises with relatively low overheads in a town centre location and viewing is therefore highly recommended.
Location
Evans Gardens is a private mews setting in the heart of Littlehampton, close to the junction with Arcade Road and the main High Street. Nearby commercial occupiers include Ladbrokes, Lidl, Costa Coffee and Greggs. Beach Road & Arcade Road are home to a handful of independent retailers, office occupiers and restaurants and in more recent times has undergone significant regeneration, with new street furniture and paving. Littlehampton mainline railway station with its regular services along the coast and north to London (journey 1hour 45 minutes) is located approximately 0.25 miles from the subject property. The A259 coast road which has links to the A27 trunk road is located approximately 1.5 miles to the north. Littlehampton is a popular seaside town with a population in excess of 30,000 and is situated in between the cathedral city of Chichester (13 miles west) and the popular seaside resort of Worthing (9 miles east).
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Main Retail Area - 245 sq ft
Secondary Retail Area - 60 sq ft
Kitchen - 17 sq ft
TOTAL AREA - 322 sq ft
Terms
Terms - The property is available on an effective FR&I Lease with terms to be negotiated and agreed.
Rent & VAT - £5,650 Per Annum Exclusive
We are informed that 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 £3,250. It is therefore felt that subject to Tenant status, that 100% small business rates relief may be applicable. Interested parties are asked to contact the local authority to confirm what relief (if any) is applicable to their business.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own legal costs.
EPC - E(121)
Anti-Money Laundering - In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, two forms of identification will be required from the purchaser or tenant and any beneficial owner together with evidence/proof identifying the source of funds being relied upon to complete the transaction.
Specification
- Situated in Private Mews in Heart of Littlehampton Town Centre
- Nearby Occupiers Include Costa Coffee, Greggs, Sainsburys & Wimpey
- Would Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc)
- Open Plan Accommodation
- New Lease Terms Available
- Viewing Highly Recommended