TO LET – E-CLASS RETAIL / STUDIO UNIT – KENNET ISLAND, READING RG2
A well-presented, self-contained ground floor unit available in the heart of Kennet Island, an established mixed-use development with over 1,400 residential flats and a strong on-site community.
Address: Unit 8, 1–8 Whale Avenue, Kennet Island, Reading, RG2 0GY
The premises is located within The Piazza, the central hub of Kennet Island, benefiting from footfall generated by neighbouring businesses such as Fidget & Bob Café, Londis Convenience Store, and a Children's Day Nursery.
Approx. 425 sq.ft – open-plan, carpeted space with alarm system, staff kitchenette and private W.C.
Use Class E – Suitable for:
- Hair salon or barber
- Beauty or nail studio
- Aesthetic or wellness treatments
- Therapy or consulting room
- Small office or boutique retail (subject to planning)
Lease: New Full Repairing and Insuring lease available
Rent: £12,000 per annum plus VAT
Service charge: Approx. £700 per annum (including building insurance)
Deposit: Three to six months’ rent (subject to negotiation)
Prohibited uses include takeaways, tattoo studios, amusement centres, and other specified activities (full list available on request).
Location
Located at the heart of the vibrant Kennet Island community, Whale Avenue forms part of a modern mixed-use development with over 1,400 residential flats nearby, providing a strong local customer base. The area is well-connected to central Reading and the M4 corridor, with bus and cycle links into the town centre.
Terms
The property is available on a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease for a term of 5 or 10 years. The lease will commence at a rent of £12,000 per annum plus VAT (equivalent to £1,000 per month plus VAT), with upward-only rent reviews every three years. A surety rent deposit equivalent to three to six months’ rent will be required, subject to negotiation. Service charge payable – circa. £700 per annum (includes building insurance), and preference will be given to experienced operators. Tenant responsible for electricity and water usage. No Gas.