Commercial properties to let in Felixstowe, Suffolk, this area only

LOCATION: Felixstowe is a popular East Anglian tourist destination with a resident population of approximately 24,000 which increases significantly during the summer tourist season. The town's popularity has improved in recent years and is currently experiencing significant new development and investment. The property occupies a prominent position on the corner of Hamilton Road and Orwell Road. Hamilton Road is the principal shopping district and includes a good selection of national, regional and local retailers. The sea front is a short distance to the south and the Ranelagh Road public car park is to the east. THE PROPERTY: The property comprises former bank premises arranged upon ground and two upper floors together with basement. The ground floor includes a banking hall, interview room, offices, waiting area and female WC facilities. Internal stairs lead to the first floor which provides further office accommodation, staff room, kitchen and male WC's with a further staircase leading to the second floor which appears to have previously been occupied as a flat although more recently used as ancillary storage. A goods lift and stairs from the ground floor lead down to the basement which comprises a large strong room, boiler room and further areas of storage. The specification includes suspended ceilings with recessed lighting to the public areas of the former banking hall and surface mounted lighting to the remainder. Air conditioning is provided to the...

The property comprises a self-contained mid-terrace, ground floor retail unit with pedestrian access directly onto Hamilton Road, together with the benefit or rear loading and parking. The premises benefits from a glazed frontage, providing good visibility from the street. Internally, the main retail area is fitted with LED lighting, air-conditioning to part, suspended ceiling to part and vinyl wood effect floor coverings. The accommodation provides predominantly open-play layout, with ancillary space to the rear, offering flexibility for a range of potential occupiers and uses, subject to any necessary consents. BUSINESS RATES According to the VOA, from the 1st April 2026 the premises are assessed as follows: Rateable Value: £14,000 Rates Payable (2026/27): £6,048 per annum The Rates Payable referred to above are based on the UBR of £0.382 and assumes the occupier will benefit from Retail, Hospitality & Leisure relief . All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates liability. PLANNING As of 1st September 2020, the property falls within Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (As Amended) which allows it to be used for a variety of commercial, business and service uses without the need for planning permission. All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to confirm their intended use. SERVICES It is unders

The property comprises an end-of-terrace, two-storey retail building with a rear extension. The ground floor is accessed via a prominent pedestrian entrance from Hamilton Road, with an additional staff entrance to the rear. The retail area is entirely open plan, providing flexible and efficient sales space. The first floor is accessed via a rear staircase and offers a large storeroom, office, and kitchen/WC facilities. The ground floor specification includes a suspended ceiling with integrated LED lighting, air conditioning, and carpeting. The property benefits from a fully glazed retail frontage and is fitted with electric security shutters. ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas] Ground Floor Retail: 1,268 sq ft [ 117.84 sq m] First Floor (inc. stores & kitchen): 533 sq ft [ 49.50 sq m] Total Net Internal Floor Area: 1,801 sq ft [ 167.33 sq m] BUSINESS RATES According to the VOA, from the 1st April 2026 the premises are assessed as follows: Rateable Value: £19,750 Rates Payable (2026/27): £7,544.50 per annum The Rates Payable referred to above are based on the UBR of £0.382 and assumes the occupier will benefit from Retail, Hospitality & Leisure relief . All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates liability. PLANNING As of 1st September 2020, the property falls within Class E of the Town and Country Plan

The property comprises a terraced building arranged predominantly over two storeys, with an additional attic conversion forming a third storey. The ground floor provides a large open plan retail area, currently configured as a serving and seating area. The accommodation then steps up towards the rear, where it incorporates the kitchen, additional seating area, and ancillary facilities including WCs, staff room, and storage rooms. The residential accommodation is accessed from the rear of the property, off Highland Road, via a ground floor extension that leads to an internal staircase. The flat provides a well-proportioned two/three bedroom apartment, arranged with a kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, and additional store room. ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net/Gross Internal Floor Areas] Retail Unit [NIA] Main Retail Area inc. Add. Seating Area: 1,582 sq ft [146.96 sq m] Ancillary Accommodation: 703 sq ft [ 65.73 sq m] Total Net Internal Floor Area: 2,285 sq ft [212.69 sq m] Apartment [GIA] First Floor Area: 911 sq ft [ 84.67 sq m] Second Floor Area: 302 sq ft [ 28.02 sq m] Total Gross Internal Floor Area: 1,213 sq ft [112.69 sq m] BUSINESS RATES / COUNCIL TAX According to the VOA, the retail premises has a Rateable Value of £29,500 with a Rates Payable (2026/27) of £11,269 per annum. The Rates Payable referred to above are based on the UBR of £0.382 and assumes the occupier will benefit from Retail, Hospitality & Leisure relief . T