The property comprises a well-positioned ground floor retail premises situated at the southern end of the High Street.
The premises occupies a High Street position within Royal Wootton Bassett, situated adjacent to The George Veterinary Practice and next door to The Happy Cook, benefiting from strong local trade.
The premises has previously been occupied as a homecraft shop and, more recently, a beauty salon, demonstrating its suitability for a variety of retail and service-based uses.
Internally, the premises comprises:
- A well-proportioned, regular-shaped retail area to the front
- Two further rooms to the rear, offering flexible accommodation suitable for storage, office, or ancillary retail use
Location
Royal Wootton Bassett is an established and affluent market town in Wiltshire, located approximately 6 miles west of Swindon and within close proximity (circa 2 miles) of Junction 16 of the M4 motorway.
From a retail perspective, the town is centred around a vibrant and well-defined High Street, which acts as the primary commercial spine. This historic retail pitch accommodates a diverse mix of occupiers, including independent boutiques, specialist retailers, cafés, restaurants, and service providers, alongside a selection of national and regional operators.
Royal Wootton Bassett serves a wide and relatively affluent catchment, including surrounding villages and rural communities, reinforcing its role as a key local retail destination.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - 541 sq ft
Terms
The property is available to let as a whole by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease, granted directly by the landlord, for a term of years to be agreed at a rent of £11,000 per annum exclusive.
We are advised that the property has not been elected for VAT, and therefore VAT will not be payable on the rent.
BUSINESS RATES
According to the Valuation Office Agency, the property is described as: “Shop and premises” with a Rateable Value of £4,600 p.a.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Wiltshire Council to confirm the exact rates payable. Please note that a change in occupation may result in a reassessment.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be provided if applicable.
Specification
- Ground floor retail premises
- Versatile accommodation with direct High Street access
- Prominent frontage on a busy arterial route
- Established and well-positioned commercial location
- Low rateable value (potential for small business rates relief)