The property comprises of a three storey commercial building of standard brick construction with painted brickwork to the front elevation and rendering to the rear with a pitched tiled roof. The ground floor previousl as a sweet shop and benefits from vinyl flooring, part wood shelving to the walls, wood paneling to the ceiling and numerous spot and pendant lights.
To the rear of the main retail area, on the ground floor is a kitchenette and two storage rooms previously used as WC's and one staff WC. There is a fire escape door leading to the rear loading area.
The upper floors which potentially could be self contained and can be accessed via a staircase to the rear of the property are currently configured as multiple office/storage rooms and benefit from vinyl flooring, ample power points and are presented in fair decorative order.
End users could include retail, offices and there is potential for the upper floors to be converted into a residential apartment (subject to gaining any required planning consents). This is a rare opportunity to acquire a freehold building in the heart of Worthing's premier shopping district.
Location
The property is situated in a town centre location at the western end of the pedestrianised shopping precinct of Montague Street with nearby retailers including Marks & Spencer’s, Boots, WH Smith's, Collingwood Batchelor, Body Shop and Card Factory. Worthing itself is the largest town in West Sussex with a population in excess of 100,000 and is located on the southcoast 11 miles west of the City of Brighton and 20 miles east of the City of Chichester. Worthing is a popular seaside location with its beach, promenade and pier.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Ground Floor
Retail Area - 429 sq ft
KItchenette unmeasured
3 x WC's/storage cupboards unmeasured
First Floor
Office Room 1 - 370 sq ft
Office Room 2 - 184 sq ft
Second Floor
Storage Room 1 - 142 sq ft
Storage Room 2 - 95 sq ft
Total Area - 1,220 sq ft
Terms
Tenure - The property is available freehold with full vacant possession upon completion.
Price - Offers in excess of £285,000
VAT - Please note that VAT may be charged on the quoting terms.
Business Rates - According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a rateable value of £10,500. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority regarding their eligibility for business rates relief.
EPC - The property has a valid EPC with a rating of E 105
Legal Fees - Each party to pay their own legal fees unless otherwise agreed.