West Banks, Sleaford

The property comprises a two storey 1970s built detached commercial building currently occupied as Riverside Veterinary Practice with reception, consulting rooms, theatre and x-ray room on the ground floor, with offices and a residential apartment on the first floor.

A mixed use town centre freehold commercial opportunity, with car parking. The property comprises a two storey 1970s built detached commercial building currently occupied as Riverside Veterinary Practice with reception, consulting rooms, theatre and x-ray room on the ground floor, and offices and a residential apartment on the first floor.

The property comprises 2,491 sq.ft (231.14 sq.m) of accommodation in total. It is situated on the south side of West Bank and the east side of the Riverside Precinct in Sleaford town centre close to the Sainsbury's supermarket, other local retail shops, the town centre and further residential properties.

The property has a useful car park to the rear which is fully enclosed by high brick walling and secure metal gates with parking for approximately six cars.

The property is currently occupied by Riverside Veterinary Clinic under a lease which is due to expire at the end of July 2026. The business is unaffected. Further details of this lease can be obtained from our offices.

Location - The subject property is situated close to the junction of West Banks and Watergate, close to the Riverside precint, in the centre of Sleaford. It is within close proximity to the B1518 Northgate in Sleaford, which is one of the main arterial routes through the centre of the town. There is a Sainsbury's superstore close to the property and other commercial occupiers, with a mix of residential and office buildings within this town centre location.

Sleaford lies reasonably centrally within the United Kingdom and is well placed for access to the A17 and A15 intersection. The local town of Sleaford is located 13 miles northeast of Grantham, 17 miles west of Boston and 19 miles south of Lincoln. In accordance with the 2021 population Acorn Profile, the population of Sleaford is 19,807.

There are good public transport links with the town including a railway station with train services to Nottingham, Peterborough, Lincoln, Newark and Skegness.

Adjoining occupiers include a post office and other local retail shops. Neighbouring users include the Riverside Health Clinic and Sainsbury's supermarket.

Accommodation - The property comprises a two storey 1970s built detached commercial building, with cavity brick walls, with full glazed shop front to the front elevation, beneath a flat mineral felt roof covering. On the first floor, to the rear, the property has a balcony, an external staircase which leads to the rear yard, which provides separate access to the first floor flat. The car park has a concrete surface and is enclosed and secured by high brick walling and metal security gates.

Internally the building is relatively modern and has been designed for specific clinic space, in a cellular design, with clinical wall and floor coverings, and hard surfaces throughout the ground floor. The first floor flat was relatively modern and in good refurbished condition.

Ground Floor -

Reception - 4.74 x 5.74 (15'6" x 18'9") - With full glazed shop frontage, vinyl floor covering, reception desk, fluorescent light and climate control heating.

Inner Lobby - 8.93 x 0.98 (29'3" x 3'2") - Leading to the:

Consulting Room - 1.83 x 2.28 (plus 2.81 x 1.49) (6'0" x 7'5" (plus - With vinyl floor covering, a range of base cupboards, comfort cooling, suspended ceiling and recessed lighting.

Theatre - 4.39 x 4.78 (plus 1.68 x 2.28) (14'4" x 15'8" (plu - With vinyl floors, base cupboards, single drainer sink unit, eye level cupboards, suspended ceiling with recessed lighting, radiator and windows to the front elevation.

Operating Theatre - 2.64 x 2.23 (8'7" x 7'3") - With sterile floor and walls, suspended ceiling, recessed lighting and sterile door.

Rear Kennels - 1.88 x 4.42 (plus 3.34 x 2.19) (6'2" x 14'6" (plus - With individual dog kennels, vinyl floor, radiator, air conditioning and comfort cooling unit. Suspended ceiling and recessed lighting.

Cat Kennels - 3.06 x 1.95 (10'0" x 6'4") - With wooden eye level and base units, single drainer sink unit, vinyl floor, recessed ceiling, fluorescent lighting and individual cat kennels.

Wc - 2.03 x 1.49 (6'7" x 4'10") - With disabled WC and wash hand basin.

Rear Lobby - 2.25 x 0.09 (7'4" x 0'3") - With rear door to the car park.

X-Ray - 2.11m x 1.80m (6'11" x 5'11") - With built in cupboards, vinyl floor covering, suspended ceiling and recessed lighting.

Consulting Room Two - 5.03 x 3.58 (16'6" x 11'8") - With sink unit, base cupboards, suspended ceiling with fluorescent lighting, boiler cupboard and radiator.

First Floor -

Rear Lobby - 2.0 x 6.19 (6'6" x 20'3") - With built in cupboards.

Store Room - 2.7 x 3.8 (8'10" x 12'5") - With dual aspect windows, vinyl floor covering, fluorescent lighting.

Kitchen Area/First Floor Landing - 2.36 x 3.54 (plus 1.07 x 1.17) (7'8" x 11'7" (plus - With kitchen area, washing machines and tumble driers, radiator, base and wall units, single drainer sink unit.

Inner Lobby - 0.98 x 0.75 (3'2" x 2'5") -

Wc - 3.06 x 2.67 (10'0" x 8'9") - With WC, wash hand basin, old shower unit and used as a further kennel room

Office - 4.77 x 3.82 (15'7" x 12'6") - With vinyl floor covering, fluorescent lighting, single glazed window and large window to the front elevation.

First Floor Flat -

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room - 4.05 x 4.39 (plus 2.1 x 2.43) (13'3" x 14'4" (plus - With kitchen area with modern base and eye level units, fitted oven and extractor. Part tiled walls, and further freestanding appliances. There is a living area with wood laminate floor covering and door out to the external balcony and access to the car parking area.

Bedroom - 3.73 x 3.07 (12'2" x 10'0") - With carpet floor, radiator and built in wardrobes.

Bathroom - With WC, wash hand basin, bath and shower over, part tiled walls and vinyl floor.

Balcony - With external staircase and direct access to the car park.

Outside - The property has an enclosed car parking area, with concrete yard and car parking for approximately six cars. This is fully enclosed by high brick walling and metal gates.

Floor Area - In accordance with the RICS Property Measurements, Second Edition, we have measured the property to it's net internal area which equates to 2,491 sq.ft (231.42 m.sq).

Site - The site area comprises approximately 0.07 acres.

Planning - The property is currently used as a veterinary clinic. Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries for any alternative uses to South Kesteven District Council.

Council Tax - The flat at Riverside Veterinary Clinic is in Council Tax Band A.

Business Rates - The property is listed in the 2023 rating list on the Valuation Office Agency Website as Office and Premises with a Rateable Value of £14,250.

Services - The property has mains drains, water, electricity and gas. The property has gas central heating and some rooms have air conditioning or comfort cooling.

Tenure - The property is available freehold with vacant possession on expiry of the current lease.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the sole agent. Under no circumstances should viewers turn up without an appointment.

Appointments must be made prior.

Informal Tender - Best Offers - We are inviting best and final offers in writing to reach this office no later than Friday 29th May 2026. Offers should be in a sealed envelope addressed to Richard Watkinson and Partners, 25 Stodman Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1AT with the envelope clearly marked with the address of the property.

Vat - VAT will/will not be payable on the purchase price (vendor check).

Legal Costs - Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred during this transaction.