A rare opportunity to lease a substantial double fronted retail premises in the heart of Littlehampton Town Centre. The ground floor for many years has traded as a well known and much loved furniture store and benefits from substantial window frontage onto Beach Road. Other features include slat walling, suspended ceiling with inset lighting, ample electrical points and separate electricity and water supplies. Currently the accommodation is open plan to front with separate storage, WC & kitchen facilities at the rear. It should be noted that the commercial element could, if desired, be divided into two separate self contained commercial premises.
The property would suit a variety of commercial uses (subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents) and viewing is therefore highly recommended.
Location
Beach Road is a popular secondary shopping location in the heart of Littlehampton, close to the junction with East Street and the main High Street. Nearby commercial occupiers include Ladbrokes, Lidl, Costa Coffee and Boots. Beach Road is home to a handful of independent retailers, office occupiers and restaurants and in more recent times has undergone significant regeneration, with new street furniture and paving. Littlehampton mainline railway station with its regular services along the coast and north to London (journey 1hour 45 minutes) is located approximately 0.25 miles from the subject property. The A259 coast road which has links to the A27 trunk road is located approximately 1.5 miles to the north. Littlehampton is a popular seaside town with a population in excess of 30,000 and is situated in between the cathedral city of Chichester (13 miles west) and the popular seaside resort of Worthing (9 miles east).
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Main Retail Area - 1,733 sq ft
Storage - 876 sq ft
Warehouse - 700 sq ft
TOTAL AREA - 3,329 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 - £35,000 Per Annum Exclusive
We are informed that 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 £34,000. Interested parties are asked to contact Arun District Council to discuss what assistance, if any, is available.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own legal costs.
Specification
- Situated in Popular Beach Road, Littlehampton
- Nearby Occupiers Include The Works, Ladbrokes, Costa Coffee, Lidl & Sainsburys Supermarkets
- Double Fronted Retail Space (could split if required)
- Rear Access Available
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc)
- Available From March 2025 On New FR&I Lease
- Viewing Highly Recommended