2 bedroom commercial property for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situated on a busy pedestrian thoroughfare that runs between the Georgian market place and Bull Street, No. 4 Fish Hill, which has been in the same ownership for 30 years, represents a scarce opportunity to acquire a substantial town centre freehold with vacant possession. The open plan shop has a pavement frontage to Fish Hill of about 40 feet and private pedestrian access at the rear where an external staircase leads to the self contained flat.

Holt is arguably Norfolk’s premier former market town. Situated a short drive inland from the coast and Blakeney and Cley, it is 20 miles north of Norwich and beneficially bypassed by the A148, Kings Lynn to Cromer Road. Its vibrant and developing centre boasts over 150 retail units and businesses providing an exceptional range of shopping facilities that include major traders such as Bakers and Larners and many smaller speciality outlets that include galleries, boutiques, restaurants and antique shops. The town is also home to Gresham’s School and a popular all year round destination for visitors and holiday makers. Its centre is currently served by three main car parks and various street parking bays, including those in Fish Hill, adjacent to the subject property.

In more detail the accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor Shop: Open plan sales area with recessed street entrance and long, glazed dual frontage facing towards the Market Place and Bull Street across Fish Hill. In all about 780 sq feet, with a screened off rear storage area and external door plus a small lobby and wc. The premises have A2 use and are potentially suitable for a variety of trades subject to obtaining consents where necessary.

First Floor Flat:

Entrance Hall: Half glazed outside door, ceiling hatch to loft, electricity meter cupboard, doors to all main rooms.

Sitting Room: Average 14’ – 0” x 13’ – 3”
Sash windows with inner glazing overlooking Fish Hill, two ceiling beams, telephone point, electric storage heater.

Kitchen Diner: 15’ – 5” x 10’ – 11”
Series of floor mounted units with hardwood trim, worktops and tiled surround, stainless steel sink unit, electric cooker point, plumbing for a washing machine, aerial point, telephone point, electric extract fan, built in larder cupboard with shelves, built in airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater, electric storage heater.

Bedroom One: 14’ – 7” x 9’ – 7”
Window with sliding inner glazing overlooking Fish Hill, ceiling beam, electric storage heater.

Bedroom Two: 10’ – 4” x Average 9’ – 0”
Sash window with sliding inner glazing overlooking Fish Hill, ceiling trap to loft.

Bathroom: 10’ – 6” x 6’ – 0”
Ceiling beam, panelled, acrylic bath with fully tiled surround and Mira electric overhead shower fitting, low level w.c., pedestal basin, ladder style electric radiator/towel rail, electric extract fan, electric shaver socket.

OUTSIDE: To the rear of the proeperty there is an enclosed courtyard with street gate over which the owner of No. 4 has a pedestrian right of way. An external staircase and first floor landing at the rear, giving access to the flat, are also in shared use/subject to rights of way.

Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

Rateable Value/
Council Tax: The shop has a rateable value of £14,750.

The flat has a Council Tax Banding of B. North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) Tel: 01263 513811

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage have been connected to the building.

The shop and flat are metered separately for electricity. Mains gas has been taken to the shop only where there is a gas boiler.

Viewing: By appointment through vendor’s sole agent Stephen Davies MRICS.

Directions: Holt is mid way between Cromer and Fakenham, on the A148. Fish Hill forms part of the town centre and is just to the north of the market place, at its eastern end, opposite Bakers and Larners.

Agents Note: The appliances/fittings referred to in these details have not been tested and those who may be interested should satisfy themselves as to their serviceability before proceeding.

The building is thought to date from the early eighteenth century and is believed to have been converted into its present form during the 1970’s. This is reflected in the historical shape of the various rooms. Measurements in these particulars are faithful but indicative and shown as averages where appropriate.

The shop has A2 retail use at present. Interested parties should make their own enquiries before proceeding if a change of use is contemplated. The property is for sale with its A2 useage. Trade fixtures and fittings are not included.