Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7

Distinctive and prominent town centre shop/ office. Approx 462 sq ft (42.97 sq m).

| Newly refurbished/ decorated to a high standard
| Suite a range of uses
| Close to Pay & Display car park

Location
The property occupies a prominent position on Bell Street at the entrance to Bell Street Car Park (Pay & Display) and close to the (new) Morrisons Supermarket. There are a multitude of interesting independent stores situated close by including Pamplemousse (florist/ cafe), Farm Soap Company, The Botanical Candle Company and many others. There are also a number of multiples in the High Street including WH Smith, Holland & Barrett, Superdrug, Boots and Reeve The Baker. Shaftesbury is an attractive rural town situated some 20 miles west of Salisbury (via the A30) and approximately 8 miles south of the A303 trunk road which links Exeter and the West Country and the M3/London.

Description
Formerly occupied by Shaftesbury Tourist Information Centre (which has relocated within Morrisons), the premises comprise a distinctive, detached single storey property, the front retail/ office area having a window display with entrance doors to either side. At its rear, there is an opening into a further (offset) sales/ office area with an opening into a further open plan area. There is a kitchen and WC at the rear of the shop as well as rear access. The premises have been refurbished and redecorated to a good standard and the specification currently includes carpeting, power points, new electric heaters, LED spot/ strip lighting and velux style roof lights.

Accommodation
Approximate Net Internal Areas:
m2 ft2

Front sales area/ office 22.17 239
Rear sales area/ office 16.76 180
Kitchen 4.04 43
WC - -
Total 42.97 462

Lease
Available on a new full repairing and inuring lease for a term to be agreed at a rent of £11,500 per annum.
We are advised that VAT will be chargeable on the rent.
* IMPORTANT* see ‘Tenant Information’ note on back page.

Business Rates
Rateable Value: £6,200
The Small Business Rate Multiplier for the year 2024/2025 is 49.9 p in the £. Where the Rateable Value of the property is less than £12,000, qualifying rate payers will be entitled to Small Business Rate Relief (currently 100%) meaning that no Business Rates will be payable.

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: Awaited

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Woolley & Wallis
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Tenant Information
Our client, Dorset Council, has advised that applications to rent the property will be assessed in conjunction with Shaftesbury Town Council. To this end any proposals will be assessed against specific criteria which is set out below:-
Any applications received in respect of this letting opportunity will also be evaluated against Cost and Social Value.  The split in evaluation scoring will be 50% for each of these criteria.

The considerations for response are listed below:

1)            Social Value (Economic):

•              Demonstration of how the proposal invites custom and visitors to Shaftesbury and increases “dwell time” within the town centre for visitors.
•              How does the proposal create local employment opportunities (i.e. how many, are apprenticeships available, is National Living Wage to be paid)?

2)            Social Value (Environmental):

•              Description of how proposal will utilise local staff, local suppliers, creates local work and supports a reduction in carbon footprint.

3)            Social Value (community support):

•              What support is to be offered to local community organisations, if so, in what way?

A response to each of the above five considerations should be no longer than 50 words for each point.

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