43-44 Bedford Place, SO15

TO LET – SPACIOUS THIRD FLOOR PREMISES IN SOUTHAMPTON’S CULTURAL QUARTER

Address: Bedford Place, Southampton SO15
Size: 152.45 sq m / 1,641 sq ft
Rent: £14,000 per annum exclusive
Use Class: Suitable for Office / Medical / Health & Beauty / Creative Studio or Other Commercial Uses (STP)

Location

This attractive third-floor commercial space is situated in the vibrant Cultural Quarter of Southampton, right in the heart of the city’s principal business district. Bedford Place is a well-known and bustling area just a short walk from the city centre, Westquay Shopping Centre, and Southampton Central Railway Station.

The location benefits from excellent local amenities, including:

• Major convenience stores (Sainsbury’s Local, Lissco)

• Independent shops and boutique retailers

• A wide selection of cafés, restaurants, and bars

• Nearby hotels (Leonardo Royal, Travelodge)

• Key services including banks, post offices, and estate agents

London Road, which connects directly to the M3 and M27 motorways, is moments away—making this location highly accessible for businesses with regional connections. Public transport links are strong, with multiple bus routes nearby and rail links to London, Portsmouth, and beyond.

Public parking is readily available with on-street options in Bedford Place, and multi-storey car parks at Grosvenor Square, Lower Bannister Street, and directly opposite the property.

Description

Occupying the entire third floor of a three-storey building, this self-contained commercial unit offers versatile and bright accommodation with plenty of potential. Accessed directly from Bedford Place, the space is currently laid out as six individual rooms plus a staff room, but could be reconfigured to provide open-plan space or adapted to suit a variety of commercial uses.

The layout makes it particularly suitable for:

• Office use (professional services, creatives, startups)

• Health and wellness businesses (consulting rooms, therapy, or medical use)

• Beauty/hair salon or treatment clinic

• Creative studio space

The accommodation benefits from:

• New LED lighting throughout

• Electric heating

• Flexible layout options

• WC facilities

• Windows providing natural light to all main rooms

Located above a well-established ground-floor beautician and first-floor orthodontist, this is an ideal opportunity for a complementary business.

Accommodation Summary

Measured in accordance with IPMS 3:

• Third Floor: Approx. 152.45 sq m / 1,641 sq ft
  Currently arranged as six rooms and a staff area
  WC facilities included

Energy Performance

• Rating: Band E (107)
  EPC certificate available on request.

Business Rates

• Rateable Value (2023): £9,600
  Eligible occupiers may qualify for 100% Small Business Rates Relief. Interested parties are advised to contact Southampton City Council to confirm eligibility.

Terms

• Lease: New Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease available

• Term: To be agreed

• Service Charge: Payable for upkeep and management of common parts

• Rent: £14,000 per annum exclusive

• VAT: Not elected for VAT (TBC)

Legal Costs

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.