A rare opportunity to lease a deceptive and versatile Town Centre premises with the benefit of basement storage and a private enclosed courtyard at the rear.
Accessed via street level the property benefits from laminate flooring, a suspended ceiling with mix of strip and spot lighting, ample electrical points and 17ft single glazed window frontage. The property does have an unusual but quirky mezzanine level whilst also benefiting from a small kitchenette and WC facility at ground floor level. Internal stairs lead down to a basement level which currently provides a mixture of storage, office and food preparation space.
Externally at the rear there is access via single door to a small but well fitted courtyard which currently provides outside seating on commercial grade decking, a canopy and external heaters.
This is seen as an ideal opportunity to acquire a town centre retail premises which lends itself to a variety of uses (subject to gaining any necessary consents) and viewing is 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 southcoast of England. Worthing is famed for its pier and promenade and both are within 500 yards of the subject property which is situated along Warwick Street in the heart of the town centre. 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 service along the southcoast 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 is 50 yards from the property.
Accommodation
The property has the following approximate floor areas:
Bar Area - 391 sq ft
Kitchen - 38 sq ft
Middle Retail Area - 337 sq ft
Mezzanine Seating Area - 146 sq ft
Basement - 235 sq ft
Enclosed Yard - 120 sq ft
Total Area - 1,267 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 - £16,750 Per Annum Exclusive
VAT is not to be charged on the quoting terms
Planning - The property currently benefits from Class E use. Interested parties are asked to contact Worthing & Adur Council to confirm their intended use is suitable for the property.
Agents Notes - The property currently trades as a home decor store with ancillary bar. Should an ingoing tenant be interested in any of the existing fixtures and fittings then these may be available by way of a separate negotiation.
Business Rates - According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a rateable value of £10,000. It is therefore felt, subject to tenant status, that 100% small business rates relief may be applicable. Interested parties are asked to contact the local authority to ascertain what relief is available to their business.
Legal Costs - According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a rateable value of £10,000. It is therefore felt, subject to tenant status, that 100% small business rates relief may be applicable. Interested parties are asked to contact the local authority to ascertain what relief is available to their business.
EPC - C(58)
Specification
- Situated in Warwick Street, Worthing Close To All Town Centre Amenities
- Nearby Occupiers Include Whibleys Jewellers, ASK Restaurant, HSBC Bank, Robert Dyas & B&M Bargains
- Available From July 2025
- Available By Way of a New Lease
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc)
- Viewing Highly Recommended