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High street retail property for sale

Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13

Guide Price
£225,000

Business rates & charges may apply

David James, Magor
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SECTOR

High street retail property for sale

Key features

  • Veterinary accommodation of approximately 1500ft2 NIA
  • Current passing rent of £16,870 per annum exclusive
  • Attractive net initial yield of 7.4% after deducting standard purchasers costs of 1.5%
  • Strong Tenant covenant
  • Rent review March 2026
  • Full repairing terms

Description

Veterinary premises with self contained 2 bedroom flat above. Let in its entirety to Independent Vetcare Limited, the property
provides a secure and low maintenance
investment.

Description

DESCRIPTION The property provides an end of terrace, mixed use property over three floors providing veterinary accommodation to ground and lower ground floors with 2 bedroom self contained flat to the first floor. Set within the heart of the town of Abertillery, the property benefits from good commuter links and is set among a range of retail and service provider occupied commercial property. The ground floor provides a range of clinical and clerical accommodation including consulting rooms, lab and dispensary. Further veterinary accommodation is provided to the lower ground floor providing theatre, prep area, X-ray and ancillary space with additional access points from the side and rear. The first floor flat is self contained with an internal stairwell to the front direct from Somerset Street. The flat is in excellent condition throughout having recently been refurbished comprising two double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge providing spacious accommodation throughout.

SITUATION

The property is set within the town of Abertillery within the county of Monmouthshire and provides a range of services and retailers including a number of national retailers. The larger towns of Newbridge and Pontypool are 6 miles and 10 miles away respectively providing further services while the town benefits from good transport links to the larger centres of Newport and Cardiff as well as access to the motorway network.

ACCOMMODATION

Approximate Net Internal Area (NIA) floor areas: sq m sq ft Ground Floor Veterinary 73.06 786.41 Lower Ground Floor Veterinary 66.58 716.66 First Floor 2 bedroom flat

COVENANT

Founded in 2011 as Independent Vetcare, IVC Evidensia are the UK’s largest veterinary network employing thousands of vets, vet nurses and support staff across hundreds of practices. As part of the IVC Evidensia Group, they are the fastest growing veterinary group in Europe. Independent Vetcare Limited (Company Number: 07746795) have achieved a credit score of 55, deemed "BELOW AVERAGE RISK" by Experian. The turnover as at YE 2023 was in excess of £1.41 billion. Source: Experian: 30.06.2025.

BUSINESS RATES

Rateable Value - £5,500 as of April 2026

TENURE

Freehold subject to existing lease agreement and tenancy agreement. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigation in this regard. Current agreements briefly comprises as follows: • 15 year term expiring March 2031 • Permitted use as a veterinary surgery/hospital • Current passing rent of £16,870 per annum exclusive • Rent reviews 5 yearly to open market rent • Full repairing terms • Within Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

SERVICES

We understand mains electricity, gas, water and drainage is connected to the property including electric wall mounted air conditioning units providing hot and cold air. A separate gas boiler serves the first floor residential accommodation. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations to confirm.

VAT

The guide price stated is exclusive of VAT whether or not chargeable

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Brochures

Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Llanhilleth Station2.0 miles
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway Station3.4 miles
  • Brithdir Station4.3 miles

About David James, Magor

Court Barn, West End, Magor, Monmouthshire, NP26 3HT

David James act in the sale, letting and valuation of all types of commercial property including offices, workshop, retail and storage premises. Historically, acting in the management of rural business lets, our service has expanded to manage investment portfolios, urban and high street properties for our retained clients, advising on lease renewal and end of tenancy matters and ensuring rent collections.

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