London Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9

Location

The property is located within a well-established row of shops, positioned at a bustling crossroads and opposite Westleigh Junior School. This prime location ensures significant pedestrian traffic as well as vehicular passing trade, offering excellent exposure for a business that trades from the shop.

Tenure

New Lease available for a term to be agreed at a commencing rental of £7,800 per annum exclusive.

Premises

A terrace retail shop with facia board, glazed frontage and single glazed entrance door leading into the premises which measures approximately 526 sq. ft. and is arranged as follows:



MAIN SALES AREA measuring approximately 14’ 5” x 27’ 01” = 291 sq. ft. with a door at the rear of this area leading into a small STORE AREA which measures approximately 6’ 2” x 3’ 10” = 24 sq. ft. There are two doors off this area, one to the right hand side leads into a small STORE ROOM measuring approximately 8’ 10” x 4’ 7“ = 41 sq. ft. which also includes a sectioned off WC measuring approximately 3’ 9” x 4’ 10” = 19 sq. ft. The other opening from the middle area leads into a further STORE ROOM which measures approximately 9’ 10” x 17’ 2” = 170 sq. ft. this size includes a shower and sectioned off WC which measures approximately 2’ 4” x 3’ 11 = 10 sq. ft. 

Mailbox Business

The existing occupant of the shop operates a mailbox business, offering a service akin to a P.O. box, wherein they handle the mail of customers. Within the main sales area, there's a stainless steel drawer unit designated for storing the mail. In the central section of the store, there are several individual lock boxes for customers desiring a more private service, each equipped with their own key. Presently, this business yields approximately £10,630 annually, and the owners are willing to sell it to a new tenant for £10,000, should they wish to continue its operation.



Furthermore, our clients are prepared to offer for sale any fixtures, fittings, and inventory utilised by the current business to potential tenants upon separate negotiation. This encompasses various items such as display shelving, stands, chilled display counters, and stock available for purchase within the premises.

Business Rates

The premises is subject to a rateable value of £6,800 resulting in Zero business rates payable, should small business rate relief apply to an ingoing tenant.

Legal Costs

The ingoing tenant is to be responsible for the cost of the Lease agreement.