A rare opportunity to lease a prominently positioned ground floor lock up retail premises which has traded as a successful cafe / sandwich bar for the past 5 years. The property benefits from superb 10'8" window frontage out onto both Broadwater Street West and Ardsheal Road. The property comprises of an open plan retail area to front with rear commercial kitchen and storage area. A small WC is located at the rear. Other benefits include laminate flooring to front (non slip flooring to rear), ample electrical points, spotlighting and would suit a variety of commercial users, subject to gaining any necessary planning consents.
The property could be let in a "shell and core" condition or alternatively should a similar commercial occupier be interested then there is an option to purchase the existing fixtures and fittings by way of separate negotiation.
This is seen as an ideal opportunity to acquire commercial premises with relatively low overheads in a popular location and viewing is therefore highly recommended.
Location
Worthing is one of the largest towns in West Sussex with at population in excess of 105,000 and a catchment population in excess of 500,000 within a 20 mile radius.
The premises is situated in a prominent location on Broadwater Street West, a popular and well established shopping parade situated approximately 2 miles to the north of Worthing town centre, on one of the main arterial routes into the town.
Nearby occupiers include national chains such as Subway, KFC, Starbucks and Co-op supermarket. Other nearby retailers include Costa Coffee, Real Patisserie and Halfords Autocentre. There are a number of independent retailers, office users and public amenities situated close by, whilst the parade also benefits from high footfall from both Northbrook and Worthing Six Form Colleges which are located close by.
Worthing mainline railway station with its regular services along the south coast and north to London (journey time of 1 hour 25 minutes) is situated approximately 1 mile to the south. The A24 and A27 trunk roads are located 0.25 miles to the north.
Accommodation
The property has the following appoximate floor areas:
Main Retail Area - 274 sq ft
Kitchen - 180 sq ft
WC - Unmeasured
TOTAL AREA - 454 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 - £15,000 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 £8,600 and it is therefore felt that ingoing tenants may be eligible for small business rates relief. Interested parties are asked to contact Adur & Worthing Council's business rates department on 01903 221061 to confirm what assistance may be applicable to their business.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own costs
EPC - D(79)
Anti-Money Laundering - In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements, two forms of identification will be required from the purchaser and any beneficial owner together with evidence/ proof identifying the source of funds being relied upon to complete the transaction
Photographs - Please note the photographs shown were taken prior to the existing occupier taking possession of the property. Interested parties are asked to inspect the property to confirm its current condition.
Specification
- Situated on Busy Thoroughfare Close To A27 / A24 Trunk Road
- Nearby Occupiers Include Starbucks, KFC, Co-Op Supermarket, Subway & Costa Coffee
- Current Use as Cafe / Sandwich Bar (suit similar use)
- Available on New FR&I Lease From November 2025 (or sooner by mutual agreement)
- Well Presented Throughout - Minimal Tenant Investment Required
- Viewing Highly Recommended