High Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39

LOCATION
With a resident population of around 32,000 including nearby villages, Bideford is the second largest town in North Devon, and the town has a reputation as a pleasant place to live, work and visit. In recent years Bideford has benefited from lots of investment and development, including the ongoing Atlantic Park retail area and improvements to the historic town centre and quayside, and the current Local Plan allows for a further 4,000 homes plus leisure facilities. Bideford is within 3 miles of some well-known North Devon locations such as Appledore, Westward Ho!, Instow and Northam and only 9 miles from the area's commercial centre of Barnstaple. It is also within a half-hour's drive of Exmoor National Park, the beaches around Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton, and the Devon-Cornwall border.

THE SITUATION
The property is situated on the High Street benefiting from a prominent double frontage. Occupiers in the immediate vicinity include Costa Coffee and Lloyds Bank, with the Towns historic quayside close by.

THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION
The Grade II Listed property is of three storey construction under a pitched slate roof with glazed double frontage at ground floor level. The shop extends to 1,326 sq.ft (123 sq.m) and has tiled floor, false ceiling with recessed LED lighting as well as two staircases to access the upper floors. The first floor comprises of 4 rooms, totalling 1,054 sq.ft (98 sq.m) with the second floor offering 3 rooms and 516 sq.ft (48 sq.m). Toilet facilities are located on the first floor. It should be noted that the property needs significant renovation and refurbishment with the potential for converting the uppers to residential, subject to necessary consents.

THE PROPOSAL
The Freehold premises are available by way of informal tender with bids to be received by the selling agents by midday on Friday 30th January 2026. Please contact the selling agents for tender documentation.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Interested parties may wish to discuss alternative uses, commercial or residential for the property. The Local Authority is Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 2QG, Tel: .

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Please contact the agents for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report.

VAT
If applicable, at the prevailing rate.

RATES
We are advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:- Rateable Value (2026 Listing): £17,500 Rates Payable: £8,785 based on uniformed business rate of 50.2p in the pound. Occupiers may be eligible for business rates relief and should make their own enquiries of Torridge District Council

THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)

GROUND FLOOR

Double fronted shop premises
Shop Depth (max) 78`5 (23.90 m)
Internal Width (max) 23`3 (7.10 m)
Net Internal Area 1,326 sq.ft (123 sq.m)

FIRST FLOOR

Currently configured as 4 room - 1,054 sq.ft (98 sq.m)

SECOND FLOOR

Currently configured as 3 room plus toilet - 516 sq.ft (48 sq.m) plus attic

Commercial Funding

Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector. Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike. Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds. Please call for more information.


IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1. All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact JD Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. We do our utmost to comply with this Act in full. However we are also trying to represent our clients' properties in their high possible light, as such we may use summer photographs to promote some properties.

VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
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