Shop in Queens Walk, Barnstaple

Shop 5 – Queens Walk, Barnstaple
Fantastic 32.6m² retail/office unit in the busy Queens Walk, perfectly placed between Queen Street Car Park and Bear Street.

With competitive rent at £500 pcm (£6,000 pa) and landlords open to flexible lease terms – including short-term lets and pop-up shops – this is an ideal spot for independents, start-ups or established retailers looking to expand.

Prime central location with high footfall
Class E use – versatile business opportunities
Potential 100% small business rates relief

Contact Collyers Estate Agents today on to arrange your viewing.

Retail Opportunity – Shop 5, Queens Walk, Barnstap - The Situation
An opportunity to lease a well-positioned retail premises within the popular Queens Walk, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare that links Queen Street Car Park – one of Barnstaple’s largest car parks – with Bear Street. This prime location benefits from excellent passing trade and consistent footfall.

The Description
The accommodation comprises a ground floor retail/office unit of 32.6m², finished with laminate flooring and strip lighting. Tenants also enjoy access to shared toilets and tea/coffee making facilities, available to all occupants of Queens Walk.

The Proposal
Our client is seeking to grant a new lease on the following terms:

£6,000 per annum (£500 per month)

Minimum lease term: 2 years

Flexible Letting Options
The landlords are supportive of a wide range of business types and open to flexible letting arrangements. Alongside standard longer leases, they are also prepared to consider:

Short-term lettings

Pop-up shop opportunities

This makes the property ideal both for established retailers seeking a permanent base and for start-ups, independents or seasonal traders wishing to test the market.

The Accommodation

Retail/Office: 32.6m²

Laminate flooring & strip lighting

Access to shared WC and kitchen facilities

Planning
The property falls within Class E of the Town and Country (Use Classes Order 1987), permitting a variety of commercial uses including retail, office, cafés, and other customer-facing businesses (subject to consents where required).

Rates
We are advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:

Rateable Value: £5,900

Properties with a rateable value of £12,000 or less may qualify for 100% small business rates relief, and interested parties are encouraged to make their own enquiries with North Devon District Council.

Energy Performance Certificate
Available upon request.

Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Key Selling Points

Prime location in Queens Walk, linking Queen Street Car Park and Bear Street

Strong pedestrian footfall

Versatile open-plan layout

Flexible lease options (including pop-up use)

Competitive rent at £500 pcm

Potential for small business rates relief

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Collyers Estate Agents on .