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33 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HR

Guide Price
£400,000

£116.11 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Vickery Holman, Exeter
SIZE AVAILABLE

3,445 sq ft

320 sq m

SECTOR

High street retail property for sale

Key features

  • Affluent county town with good footfall all year round
  • Approx. 1,572 sq ft sales area plus storage
  • Potential for conversion to alternative uses STP
  • Highly prominent location
  • Large open plan sales area and storage above
  • Prime retail location
  • Surfaced car parking in close proximity
  • For sale by online auction on 17th March 2025 at 09:00. Auction ends on the 19TH of March 2025 at 15:10

Description

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a large and prominent freehold building in the heart of Taunton. The building is likely to suit owner occupiers and investors alike, with the upper parts providing residential development potential STP.

Location

The property occupies a prime and prominent position on Fore Street, surrounded by a variety of local occupiers and nationals such as Shoe Zone and TK Maxx.

Accommodation

All areas are approximate and measured in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement (2nd Edition) on a net internal basis.

The internal accommodation provides the following approximate dimensions and floor areas:

Gross Frontage: 33' 1" (10.1 m)
Return Frontage: 48' 6" (14.8 m)
Internal Width: 29' 4" (8.9 m)
Shop Depth: 57' 7" (17.4 m)
Ground Floor Sales: 1,572 sq ft (146 sq m)

First Floor
First Floor Anc.: 1,060 sq ft (98 sq m)
Second Floor Anc.: 817 sq ft (76 sq m)

The first floor accommodation has separate access, which may lend the building to a conversion of the upper parts or part letting, thereby increasing its appeal.

The substantial building offers the opportunity for an occupier to tailor the accommodation to their individual needs.

Planning

The amended use classes would mean this property could be used for E class uses which includes retail, cafe/restaurants. Please enquire for further information.

Rent / Price

For sale by auction £400,000 Guide price.

Business Rates

From the Valuation Office Agency website ( we understand that the current Rateable Value is £63,000, therefore making the approximate Rates Payable £34,398 per annum for 2024/25.



Services

We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property however these services have not been tested by the agents. Interested parties should make their own enquiries.

EPC

D (77)

Legal Fees

Each party to be responsible for their own legal fees in relation to this transaction.

VAT

VAT is payable on the purchase price.

Brochures

33 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HR

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Taunton Station0.5 miles

About Vickery Holman, Exeter

Balliol House Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1NP

Vickery Holman is a multi-disciplined property company, the roots of which can be traced back as far as 1848. Today, the consultancy has more than 60 people working in four offices, strategically placed across the South West. Vickery Holman is a limited company, owned by its employees, and is a member of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

Our consultants offer a full spectrum of skills in all areas of property, from all aspects of general practice and building surveying, right through to the management of commercial and residential property. Our specialist areas include dispute resolution, development consultancy, valuation, lease consultancy, business rates negotiations, in addition to commercial sales, lettings and acquisitions.

We deliver commercial property opportunities to a wide range of clients from single tenants to large scale investors. Our tailored, personal service aims to empower all our clients, whether they are new to property or seasoned professionals. We believe communication through personal contact is key to highlight those investment opportunities or potential pitfalls.

Can't find what you are looking for here? Call one of our offices in your area to speak to our experts who can identify with your property requirements and guide you through the process to find the right option for you.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Vickery Holman, Exeter on 01752 741631.

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