The unit comprises a retail unit over ground and first floors.
Location
The Forum constitutes the dominant, undercover retail space for Sittingbourne town centre. This fast-growing commuter town is just an hour from Central London by high-speed javelin train and the centre is the natural link between the adjacent railway station through to the town’s high street.
The scheme is home to national brands such as New Look, Costa, Peacocks, CeX, Specsavers, F.Hinds, Savers, The Works, Hays Travel and Warren James. Bourne Place leisure scheme sits adjacent to The Forum and features an 8 screen Light Cinema, Nandos, Loungers and a Travelodge.
Accommodation
Approximate net internal floor areas:
Ground Floor Sales - 1,163 sq ft (108.04 sq m)
Ground Floor Storage - 20 sq ft (1.9 sq m)
First Floor Ancillary - 910 sq ft (84.54 sq m)
Terms
Lease - The property is available by way a new effectively full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed, subject to an upward only rent review at the fifth anniversary of term commencement.
Rental - On application. Rent exclusive of service charge, insurance, utilities, business rates and VAT.
Business Rates - We are electronically advised by the VOA that the property is assessed as follows:
Rateable Value £21,500
Rates Payable (2024/2025) Approx. £10,752
Service Charge & Buildings Insurance - Service Charge payable for the year 2025 is approximately £13,128 per annum, with insurance of £1,013 per annum plus VAT
Energy Performance Certificate - A copy of the EPC Certificate us available upon request.
Costs - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.