Bridgeland Street, Bideford, EX39

A long established (JUST 2 PROPRIETORS OVER CIRCA 35 YEARS) well presented hairdressing salon ideally placed within a central and readily accessible town centre position.

A LONG ESTABLISHED (JUST 2 PROPRIETORS OVER CIRCA 35 YEARS) WELL PRESENTED HAIRDRESSING SALON IDEALLY PLACED WITHIN A CENTRAL AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TOWN CENTRE POSITION.

PRICE: OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £8,000 LEASEHOLD

FOR THE BUSINESS AS A GOING CONCERN INCLUDING BENEFITS OF A NEW LEASE, GOODWILL, FIXTURES, FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT PLUS NOMINAL STOCK AT VALUATION.

Current rent passing £6,000 per annum exclusive. (Proposals for new lease invited).

Situated towards the lower part of Bridgeland Street close to the main Post Office and Picturesque quayside. An easy dropping off point and also having public car parking facilities close by.

Bideford is an attractive and commercially busy Port and Market town serving an immediate population of circa 20,000 increasing to circa 70,000 within the Torridge District. These figures swell considerably during the summer months with the influx of visitors and second home owners.

ACCOMMODATION:

Affording a well configured retail and sales area within attractive bay fronted premises comprising:

Internal Frontage: 20’7” (6.27m) and internal depth 15’8” (4.78m) plus recess and walk in bay window providing a total net area of approx. 367 sq ft (34 sq m).

Short flight of steps down to:

REAR OFFICE/KITCHEN: 10’ x 7’4” (3.05m x 2.24m) (max) with wash basin, stock shelving, vent axia extractor fan and emergency exit door.

Further rear stock and laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer and:

CLOAKROOM with low level WC and china pedestal wash basin. Additionally there is access to a Landlord maintained south facing rear garden ideal for staff breaks and the occasional moments allowed for relaxation!

Currently arranged to provide 3 shampoo stations, 4 stylist positions and 3 hairdryer positions (with scope to rearrange/increase if need be).

Fittings and equipment (an inventory for which can be provided on agreement of sale) good lighting and electric night storage heating.

THE BUSINESS: is currently operated from Monday to Saturday. Financial statements for the last 2 ½ years are available to view, confidentially, upon application to Kevin J Bright FRICS.

THE LEASE: Held over from an expired lease with Bideford Bridge Trust. A new lease will be available subject to agreement of terms.

The landlords clean, illuminates and maintains common areas including the rear garden.

USE: The lease specifies the permitted use as a Hairdressers Salon or other retail purpose within Use Class A1 within the Use Classes Order 1987 (updated 2024)

BUSINESS RATEABLE VALUE: £7,900 – Payable 2024/25 49p in the £ although the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme remains available for qualifying tenants.

SERVICES. Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. Communal Fire Alarm system maintained by the Bideford Bridge Trust.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: Exempt as within a Grade 11 listed building.