Property description
A charming traditional shop located in St John's Street, the central thoroughfare for the historic market town of Devizes, offering ground and first floor retailing areas and further staff rooms in the basement.LOCATIONThe premises are centrally located adjacent to the Town Hall with public car parking (one hour) close by. The immediate vicinity is mixed use, with other commercial occupiers including Giddings Off Licence, Quintessence coffee shop, ABD Solicitors, St John's Art & Decor and Supreme Movies DVD shop.Devizes is a historic market town in the centre of Wiltshire, approximately 20 miles due South of Swindon and 24 miles due North of Salisbury. The nearest access to the M4 motorway is at Swindon (junctions 15 and 16) and Chippenham (junction 17). Mainline railway stations are at Pewsey, Chippenham and Trowbridge. Devizes has a population of approximately 11,300 people (2001 Census).DESCRIPTIONHaving been used as a ladies' fashion boutique for many years, this shop is full of character with its Victorian double frontage and recessed entrance. In fact the building is Grade II* listed forming part of a very fine group of buildings in St John's Street. The sales area is light and has a spacious feel, the front sales area having a ceiling height of 2.84 metres.An open staircase leads up to the first floor sales area with fitted displays and a small adjoining room which creates a convenient changing room or further sales area.A private staircase leads down to the basement for staff rooms, a toilet, storage and a small office. The basement appears to have been tanked and the walls are lined with painted concrete blocks. The shop is heated electrically by means of night storage heaters.ACCOMMODATIONAll measurements are approximate and areas are given on a Net Internal basis, in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition. The measurements of the premises are given below.Ground floor retail area46.66 sq m (502 sq ft) First floor retail area35.47 sq m (382 sq ft)Total sales area82.13 sq m (884 sq ft)Basement30.35 sq m (328 sq ft)Total NIA112.48 sq m (1,212 sq ft)The internal shop width is 5.44 metres and the shop depth is 11.31 metres.There are no external areas or parking spaces allocated.BUSINESS RATESAccording to the Valuation Office Agency website, the Rateable Value for 30 St Johns Street as given in the 2010 list at the time of writing was as follows:Shop and premises£10,000Please note that the Rateable Value is not the same as the Business Rates Payable. Further information may be obtained from www.voa.gov.uk/business_rates/LEASEThe premises are available for occupation by way of a new internal repairing and insuring lease, the terms of which are to be agreed. References, a rental deposit and a guarantor may be required by the landlord.PERMITTED USEWe understand that the current permitted legal use falls into Use Class A1 (retail) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987. RENTThe quoting rent is £10,000 per annum exclusive of VAT, business rates and services, payable quarterly in advance. VATWe understand the property is not subject to VAT. However, we recommend that the prospective tenants establish the full VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.LEASE CODEApplicants are recommended to refer to the RICS Code of Practice for Commercial Leases: www.leasingbusinesspremises.co.uk COSTSEach party is to bear its own legal costs in the transaction.SERVICESMains water, drainage and electricity are connected. None of the services or fittings within the building has been tested by the agent.EPCSince the premises are listed on the English Heritage website, we understand that the premises are exempt from the requirement to show an Energy Performance Certificate.VIEWINGAvailable strictly through the sole agents, Martin Walker Chartered Surveyors by contacting Jonathan Shortt on 01380 730200 or 07878 397301 or email: jonathan@mwwilts.co.ukDISCLAIMERMartin Walker Estate Agents Ltd, on behalf of and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are, gives notice that:(1) these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and lessors and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.(2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers or lessors should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them(3) no person in the employment of Martin Walker Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.(4) unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.
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Property Features :
- TO LET
- Shop with ancillary storage
- Use Class A1 Retail
- Town centre location
- Approximately 82.13 sq m (884 sq ft) sales area