JD Commercial Property Directory

PRIME RETAIL UNIT WITH UPPER FLOORS

LOCATION

Bideford is the administrative centre of the Torridge area and has a static population in the order of 13,000.  Barnstaple, the sub-regional centre of North Devon, lies approximately 9 miles to the east, with access along the North Devon Link Road to the M5 at Tiverton.  Barnstaple has a static population in the order of 25,000 with a shopping catchment population of 141,000.

THE SITUATION

The property is situated on the High Street, giving the unit a highly prominent and prime pitch.  Occupiers in the immediate vicinity include Co-Operative Pharmacy, The Original Factory Shop, Clinton Cards, Thomas Cook and New Look.  The Towns historic quayside area is located at the lower end of the High Street, which is the location for much of the Towns car parking.  

THE ACCOMMODATION

The premises are arranged over three floors with a ground floor double frontage, and rendered elevations above under a pitched slate roof.  The double fronted shop units benefits from carpeted flooring, false ceiling with recessed strip lighting, burglar alarm and rear stock room with kitchen facilities.  The upper floors are utilised as stockrooms and storage with additional toilet facilities.  The premises benefits from the following approximate dimensions and areas:-

GROUND FLOOR
Net Frontage  16`10  (5.15 m)
Gross Frontage 19`1  (5.80 m)
Internal Width (max)  16`8   (5.10 m)
Shop Depth  30`5  (9.25 m)
GIA   507 sq ft  (47 sq m)

Stockroom  135 sq ft (13 sq m)

FIRST FLOOR
Stockroom   437 sq ft  (41 sq m)

SECOND FLOOR
Storeroom  60 sq ft (6 sq m)
Storeroom  181 sq ft (17 sq m)
Storeroom   114 sq ft (11 sq m)
Toilet facilities with 2 x low level w.c’s, wash hand basin, hot water heater

THE LEASE

The premises are made available by way of a new lease, with short and long term propositions considered upon merit.

PLANNING

A variety of uses within Class A1 of the Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987.  

RATES

We are verbally advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:-  Rateable Value: £10,750 Rates Payable: £4,924.

We would recommend that interested parties make their own enquiries to the Local Rating Authority for verification purposes.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to bear their own legal fees.

VAT

Payable, if applicable, at the prevailing rate.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment through the sole agents, JD Commercial.

JD Commercial (and their joint agents if appointed) for themselves, and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract.
2. No person in the employment of the agent(s) has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
3. This property is offered subject to contract and, unless otherwise stated, all rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.
4. Nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or that any services or facilities are in working order.
5. Unless otherwise stated, no investigations have been made regarding pollution or potential land, air or water contamination.  Interested parties are advised to carry out their own investigations if required.