Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14

Attention business owners, don't miss this one! Prime retail unit available to lease on Above Bar Street, in the centre of Southampton. Call us now on !

Located close to the heart of Southampton’s vibrant city centre, this well-presented Class E retail unit offers a prime opportunity for your business. Spread across ground floor and two upper levels, the premises provide a large display frontage, ideal for showcasing products and attracting customers, along with open-plan retail space across ground and first floors, plus ancillary space for storage, meeting rooms and staff areas.

Coming to the market for the first time in 10 years, the property is highly versatile and likely to attract businesses from all sectors, be that retail, hospitality or leisure, since it benefits from high footfall and excellent visibility. Whether you're looking to establish your brand or expand your existing business, this property provides the perfect platform for success.

SITUATION
The unit is located on the eastern side of Above Bar Street, Southampton’s central shopping district and close to the junction with Pound Tree Road. Nearby occupiers include TK Maxx, Greggs, Foot Asylum, Moss Bros, F Hinds, Starbucks, Hays Travel, Kokoro, Boots, Burger King, Caffe Nero, JD Sports, Specsavers, Sports Direct, Coffee #1, and a range of different banks.

ACCOMMODATION
A measured survey has been undertaken which identified the following approximate areas:

Ground floor sales: 1,237 sq ft
Ground floor ancillary (office, stores): 332 sq ft
First floor sales: 814 sq ft
Second floor ancillary (offices, stores, staff kitchen, WCs): 814 sq. ft

Total: 3,197 sq ft / 297 sq m

TENURE
Available to let from August 2025 on a brand-new FRI lease on terms to be agreed, at offers in excess of £75,000 pa exclusive of any occupational costs and VAT, as applicable.

EPC RATING
The energy performance rating of the building is C (63), valid until March 2030.

RATEABLE VALUE
Online enquiry via the Valuation Office Agency indicates a rateable value of £37,500 effective from 1st April 2023, suggesting business rates liability of approximately £18,712 pa.

Government support for eligible retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses (RHL) is presently available until April 2026, which reduces the business rates liability. Interested parties are advised to confirmed this information with the relevant Local Authority.

LEGAL COSTS & VAT
Each party is expected to bear their own legal costs in this transaction.

It is to be confirmed if the rent will be subject to VAT provisions.

VIEWINGS
No direct approach to the current occupier is permitted. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the sole agents Trinity Rose Commercial on .