88 East Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19

The property comprises a mid terrace period building arranged over three floors and is configured as a lock-up shop. It is generally arranged as sales area to the ground floor, with ancillary and staff areas above.

The cathedral city of Chichester is a prosperous and historic market town located in West Sussex, approximately 68 miles south-west of London, 17 miles east of Portsmouth and 34 miles west of Brighton. It is the only city in West Sussex and is the County Town.

The property is situated in a central position on the southern side of East Street, which is full pedestrianised and close to the Market Cross. Nearby occupiers include Mountain Warehouse, The Ivy, Poundland, HSBC, Franca Manco, Fat Face, M&S and Superdrug.

A new Use Classes Order (UCO) came into effect on 1st September 2020. Under the new UCO a new Use Class E was introduced to cover commercial, business and service uses. Use Class E encompasses A1, A2, A3, B1 and some D1 and D2 uses under the former UCO. We therefore understand that the premises benefit from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020.

We understand the property is registered for VAT.

The property has the following approximate Net Internal Area (NIA):

Rateable Value (2023): £60,500.

Following the Government's latest budget, all occupied retail, hospitality & leisure properties receive a 40% discount from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026. Subject to annual cash cap of £110,000 per business and qualifying use.

We understand the property has an EPC rating of E (107).

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

Chichester is a busy and attractive Cathedral city

Central position opposite the Market Cross

Prominent frontage (6.21m Net)

Desirable retailing area

Rent £90,000 pax

New FRI lease available, subject to vacant possession


Nearby occupiers include Mountain Warehouse, The Ivy, Poundland, HSBC, Franca Manco, Fat Face, M&S and Superdrug