The property sits at the centre of a parade of two-storey properties of traditional brick construction under a pitched slate roof, with single storey extension to the rear which was previously used as a café premises.
The commercial unit, which traded up until recently as ‘Healthy Spirit’ holistic wellness shop is available for a number of uses including retail, café, restaurant, clinic and office under Use Class E (commercial, business and service) of the Town & Country Planning Order 2020.
Internally the ground floor is generously proportioned and consists of an open plan retail area to the front, with steps leading to additional retail space. Beyond this is a single storey extension with natural light provided by roof lights. This area is currently set up as a kitchen/staff room with W/C off but could be reinstated for café use by an ingoing tenant.
The first floor is accessed via internal staircase from the main shop and additionally by separate external fire escape from the rear (leading to Ward Street) and provides three generous office/storage rooms with w/c off. There is also a basement providing additional useable storage space of 18.8 Sq. M. / 202 Sq. Ft.
Location
The property is situated in a prominent position along Barlow Moor Road in Didsbury Village, one of South Manchester’s most popular and affluent areas.
chester City Centre is located approximately 5 miles to the north, and the immediate area boasts excellent transport links, being around 1 mile from junction 3 of the M60 and junction 1 of the M56 Motorway. Additionally, regular bus services run along Wilmslow Road linking South Manchester to the City Centre and the property is just a short walk away from Didsbury Metro station.
Nearby users along Barlow Moor Road include The Art of Tea, George Frank Hairdressing, OKitchen – Japanese & Korean Bar & Restaurant, Laser Chic, and Peter Woolley Printers.
Wilmslow Road is a short walk and benefits from several national operators including Santander Bank (beneath), Café Nero, Costa Coffee, M&S Food, Boots and Franco Manca Pizzeria, but is also home to numerous local independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Accommodation
As measured on a net internal area basis (NIA) in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement 1st Edition: -
Main Retail Space - 275 sq ft (25.5 sq m)
Additional Retail Space - 158 sq ft (14.7 sq m)
Café/Kitchen - 282 sq ft (26.2 sq m)
First Floor
Office/Store 1 - 197 sq ft (18.3 sq m)
Office/Store 2 - 144 sq ft (13.4 sq m)
Office/Store 3 - 151 sq ft (14 sq m)
Basement
Useable Storage - 202 sq ft (18.8 sq m)
TOTAL - 1,409 sq ft (130.9 sq m)
Terms
TERMS - The premises are available on new FRI (fully repairing and insuring) lease for a minimum of 6 years with upward only rent review at the end of the third year and other terms to be agreed.
RENT - £24,900 per annum.
VAT - We understand that VAT is not applicable to the rent on this property.
BUSINESS RATES - Rateable Value (2023 List) - £15,500
Business Rates relief may be available depending on the ingoing tenants’ intended use and individual circumstances. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Manchester City Council.
LEGAL COSTS - The ingoing tenant is to be responsible for the landlords’ reasonable legal costs in connection with this transaction.
EPC - E(116)