The premises comprise of a ground floor lock up retail or office premises (Class E) situated in the heart of Worthing Town Centre. Accessed via pedestrian door the property provides open plan accommodation to front with kitchen and separate office / store with door access out onto small external yard at the rear. The is also a single WC within the property. The main front sales/office area is fitted with ceiling mounted air conditioning/heating (not tested), ISDN phone lines connection, ample electrical sockets, burglar alarm (not tested), lino flooring, suspended ceiling and inset lighting and 17ft single glazed window frontage.
This is seen as a superb opportunity to acquire town centre office / retail space with relatively low overheads and would suit a variety of commercial businesses (subject to gaining any necessary consents). Viewing is therefore highly recommended.
Location
Worthing with a population in excess of 100,000 is a popular seaside town located in between the cities of Brighton (13 miles east) and Chichester (18 miles west) on the south coast of England. Worthing is famed for its pier and promenade and both are within 750 yards of the subject property which is situated on Chatsworth Road near to the junction with Chapel Road in the heart of the town centre. Nearby Warwick Street is known for its versatile choice of independent retailers, drinking establishments and eateries. A short walk away is Montague Street, Chapel Road and South Street where major retailers such as Boots, Marks & Spencer, H&M and the new Pret A Manger are situated. Worthing mainline railway station with its regular services along the south coast and north to London (journey time of 1 hour and 25 minutes) is located one mile to the north of the property whilst the town's major bus route passes close by to the subject property.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Main Retail Area - 400 sq ft
Kitchen - 80 sq ft
Office / Store - 72 sq ft
Total Area - 552 sq ft
Terms
Terms - The property is available by way of a new FR&I Lease with terms to be negotiated and agreed.
Rent & VAT - £12,500 Per Annum Exclusive
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 £6,800. It is therefore felt that subject to Tenant status, that 100% small business rates relief should be applicable. Interested parties are asked to contact Adur & Worthing Council to confirm what relief is applicable to their respective business.
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own
EPC - E(114)
Specification
- Situated on Chatsworth Road in Heart of Worthing, West Sussex
- Nearby Occupiers Include Santander, Greggs, KFC, B&M Bargains & Plethora of Independent Retailers & Office Occupiers
- New Lease Terms To Be Agreed
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (Retail, Office, Bar - subject to any planning consents)
- Potential For Small Business Rates Relief
- Available From June 2025