30-32 High Street and 2-3 John Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9AG

For Sale by Public Auction on 24th September 2025

£650,000+

Grade 2 Listed commercial building
Total income of £70,650 per annum
Possibility for further residential conversion STP
Freehold
Description
A fantastic opportunity to purchase an unbroken freehold block in the centre of the popular town of Royston.

30 and 32 High Street comprise a Grade II Listed three storey building of traditional brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof. Occupied by 3 commercial tenants and 3 residential tenants.

2 and 3 John Street comprises part three storey building along with single storey elements of flint construction beneath a pitched slate roof. Occupied by one commercial tenant.

The property offers investors the chance to enjoy the rental income, as well as providing asset management opportunities such as further conversion of upper parts to residential STP.


Location
Royston is located approximately 13 miles south west of Cambridge and 17 miles north east of Stevenage. The town benefits from excellent communication links via the A505 main road which in turn leads to the M11 and A1(M) trunk roads. The mainline train station provides regular services to London Kings Cross.

The property is situated in a prominent position on the east side of the High Street, surrounded by various multiple retailers including W H Smith, Boots, Card Factory and Costa Coffee.

Planning
The Property has existing established retail uses, with residential uppers.

Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of North Herts District Council Planning Department

Tenancies
30 High Street is let Timpson Ltd on a 10 year excluded lease from 11th January 2016 at a rent of £11,000 pa.

30 High Street First Floor is let to Daniela Pruna T/A Daniela Aesthetics and Beauty on a 5 year excluded lease from 20th May 2021 at a rent of £5,750 pa.

32 High Street is let to Thu haoi Nguyen T/A Royston Nail Bar on a 13 year protected lease from 24th June 2024 at a rent of £12,500 pa subject to rent review and tenant break at the 5th and 10th anniversaries.

2 & 3 John Street is let to Cream at a rent of £15,000 pa on a protected lease. The lease to Cream expired in June 2012 and they have been holding over since then.

Outgoings
Uniform Business Rates
We understand that the property is entered into the VOA Rating List 2023 as the following Rateable Values:
30 High Street £9,200
32 High Street £6,500
2 and 3 John Street £19,250

Service Charge
There is currently no service charge in place.


Viewing
Cheffins Commercial Department

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