Last Updated: 05th Oct 2024
Description
Blandford Forum is an attractive Georgian market town located some 20 miles north west of Bournemouth and 25 miles west of Salisbury.
Major names represented include Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Costa, WH Smith, Boots, Hays Travel, Holland & Barrett, Iceland, Specsavers & Subway together with branches of Lloyds Bank and Nationwide Building Society. Also located in the town centre is a Morrisons supermarket adjacent to which is the 188 space Marsh & Ham shopper's car park. Blandford also features a broad range of independent retailers and service providers.
The subject premises occupy a prime trading location in Market Place between Scrivens Opticians and Reeves the Bakers.
Situated on the ground floor of this handsome Grade ll listed building, the premises comprise an attractive lock up shop unit which benefits from a large display window and second showcase window,
The shop has a gross frontage of 18'3" ( 5.56 m) and internal depth of 33'9" (10.29m). To the rear and remotely accessed is ancillary storage space and WC.
Accommodation
Net sales area: 510 sq ft (47.4 sq m) including showcase window
Ancillary : 54 sq ft (5.01 sq m) incorporating WC and wash basin
Rating
Rateable Value £11,250
Source The 2024/2025 small business multiplier is 0.499 (49.9p payable per £1). This determines what business rates are payable. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries for confirmation. *If you qualify as a 'small business' you may be eligible for substantial relief in connection with business rates payable. We advise all parties speak to the local authority in the first instance for confirmation.
Terms
The premises are available by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease, term and rent review pattern by arrangement, at a commencing rent of £12,500 per annum, exclusive.
The ingoing tenants will need to lodge a suitable rent deposit.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The marketing of these premises is being undertaken in order to mitigate the losses of the landlord and those of the tenant but strictly without prejudice to the rights of the landlord in respect of arrears of rent, current and future rents and other obligations of the tenant.
Planning
Under the new planning regulations, we believe the current permitted use to be use class 'E' which includes uses such as retail, professional services, café, health clinics, indoor recreation/sport and office. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority for confirmation.
EPC Text
Asset Rating - B36
Prime Trading Location
Large Display Window
Second Showcase Window
100% Small Business Rates Relief (Subject to eligibility)
Available in a New Lease at a Rental of £12,500 per annum, Exclusive
