High Street, Fordingbridge, Hants, SP6

Attractive town centre shop.
Approx 1,108 sq ft sq ft (102.91 sq m)

| Fitted out to high specification
| Suite a range of uses
| Flexible internal layout

Location
The property occupies a prominent, lightly elevated position at the junction with the High Street and Round Hill off which there is access to the the Town’s main pay and display car park, just a short walk away. The High Street provides an interesting mix of local shops and cafes as well as a Co Op supermarket. There is also a Tesco Metro in nearby Salisbury Street. Fordingbridge is an attractive country town lying on the western edge of the New Forest benefiting from good connections to Southampton and Bournemouth. The Cathedral city of Salisbury lies approximately 10 miles to the north east along the A338 while the junction with the A31 at Ringwood is situated just 6 miles to the south.

Description
Formerly occupied by Fordingbridge Pharmacy, who have relocated to larger premises nearby, the property comprises an attractive double fronted shop which has been modernised and fitted out to a high standard to include wood laminate flooring (and part tile), perimeter trunking, air conditioning (providing heating and cooling) and integral spot lighting within the ceiling. To the rear of the shop there is a private office/ store, a kitchenette and WC. At present the accommodation is still fitted out as a dispensing chemist with associated cabinetry and work areas although this will be removed prior to any letting in readiness for the tenant’s fit out.

Accommodation
Approximate Net Internal Areas:
m2 ft2
Shop frontage: 8.2 m (26’11”)
Shop depth: 13.3 m (43’7”)

Ground Floor
Retail Sales 91.69 987
Office/ store 4.56 49
Kitchen 6.66 72
Total 102.91 1,108

Tenure
Lease:
Available on a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at a rent of £13,500 per annum or,
For Sale:
The long-leasehold interest is available at a price of £210,000
We are advised that VAT is not chargeable on either.

Business Rates
Rateable Value: £13,750.
The Small Business Rate Multiplier for the year 2023/2024 is 49.9 p in the £. Small Business Rate Tapering Relief is available to qualifying ratepayers on Rateable Values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Services
We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Caution
Woolley & Wallis Commercial have not tested the services mentioned in these particulars.

Planning
Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves as to the permitted planning uses for the property.

Code of Practice
You should be aware that the Code of Practice on commercial leases in England and Wales recommends that you seek professional advice from a qualified Surveyor, Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer before agreeing or signing a business tenancy agreement. The code is available from professional institutions and trade associations or through the website

Energy Performance Certificate
EPC Rating: D (83)

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Woolley & Wallis
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