A rare opportunity to lease a superbly presented ground floor retail / office premises in the heart of Worthing Town Centre. Historically the property has traded for many years as a well-respected estate agency (which is relocating) and would suit a variety of retail, office, restaurant or leisure uses (subject to obtaining the required consents).
The property is currently laid out with front sales area with access onto a private office and separate kitchen. At the rear of the building is a further office, storage area and WC. The property benefits from laminate flooring, air conditioning (not tested), electric heating, ample electrical and data points via perimeter trunking, single glazing, spot lighting and superb 12ft window frontage facing onto South Street and directly down Montague Street.
Location
Worthing with a population in excess of 100,000 is a popular seaside town located in between the cities of Brighton (13 miles east) and Chichester (18 miles west) on the south coast of England. Worthing is famed for its pier and promenade and both are within 100 yards of the subject property which is situated along South Street in the heart of the town centre. South Street is known for its versatile choice of independent & national retailers, drinking establishments and eateries. Directly opposite the subject property is Montague Street where major retailers such as Boots, Marks & Spencer, H&M and the new Pret A Manger are situated. Worthing mainline railway station with its regular service along the south coast and north to London (journey time of 1 hour and 25 minutes) is located one mile to the north of the property whilst the town's major bus route is 50 yards from the property.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Main Retail / Office Area - 500 sq ft
Office One - 84 sq ft
Kitchen - 97 sq ft
Office Two - 84 sq ft
Store - 50 sq ft
TOTAL AREA - 860 sq ft
Terms
Terms - The property is available by way of a new effective FR&I Lease with terms to be negotiated and agreed.
Rent & VAT - £20,000 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 £13,250. Interested parties are asked to verify this information with the local authority to ascertain, what, if any, rates relief or exemption may be applicable to their business.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own costs
EPC - To Follow
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 Heart of Worthing Town Centre, Close To All Amenities & Seafront
- Nearby Occupiers Include T G Jones, Iceland, Ladbrokes, Starbucks, Robert Dyas & Cafe Nero
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (Class E) - Retail, Office, Medical (stpc)
- New Lease Terms Available - From December 2025
- Presented in Superb Internal Condition With Limited Fit Out Required
- Viewing Highly Recommended