Station Road, Woodford Halse, NN11

Description
A detached retail/office unit occupying a prominent position on Station Road, close to the centre of Woodford Halse and within an established mixed-use area. The property offers an excellent opportunity for a start-up enterprise seeking its first business premises, for an established occupier requiring a compact and easily managed commercial base, or for an investor seeking a small-scale commercial asset with potential income return.

Extending to approximately 29sqm GIA, including around 16sqm of principal retail/office accommodation, the building is of masonry construction with a white rendered front elevation beneath a dual-pitched tiled roof.

The unit benefits from a good-sized glazed shop frontage, creating strong visibility to the street and good natural light to the main retail/office area. A hardstanding frontage included within the title provides a useful additional feature, with potential for external display or seating, subject to any necessary consents. Internally, the accommodation is arranged to provide a bright main retail/office space with ancillary staff room/kitchen and separate lobby/cloakroom facilities to the rear.

Price:
Guide Price £100,000 (VAT is not payable)

Features
Detached single-storey retail/office unit
Prominent position on Station Road
No VAT payable
Established mixed-use location
Glazed shop frontage providing good natural light
Open-plan, flexible internal layout
Ancillary staff room/kitchen
Separate lobby and WC facilities
Hardstanding frontage with potential use (subject to consents)
Suitable for a range of retail, office or service uses (STP)

Location
The property is situated on Station Road within Woodford Halse, a well-established village in West Northamptonshire. The immediate area comprises a mix of local retailers, service providers and residential property, supporting consistent day-to-day footfall and a strong local customer base.

Woodford Halse lies approximately 6 miles south of Daventry and benefits from good access to the A361, which in turn connects to the A45 and wider regional road network, including the M1 motorway. The village serves a broad rural catchment and provides a range of local amenities, making it a practical and accessible trading location for a variety of small businesses.

Station Road forms one of the village's principal commercial thoroughfares, ensuring visibility and accessibility for both passing traffic and local residents.

Accommodation
Retail Unit: Net Internal Area (NIA) - 16 sqm (172 sq ft)
Staff Room: Net Internal Area (NIA) - 9 sqm (97 sq ft)
Lobby / WC: Net Internal Area (NIA) - 3 sqm (32 sq ft)

Accommodation
Main Shop Floor
The principal retail/office area extends to approximately 16 sq m and provides a bright, well-proportioned open-plan space. The accommodation is fitted with low-level power points, together with a mineral fibre suspended ceiling incorporating recessed 600 x 600 diffused strip lighting.
The walls are finished in part brick-effect lining paper, with timber-effect laminate flooring underfoot, and high-level shelving to the rear. An archway leads through to the rear staff room and kitchenette.

Staff Room / Kitchen
The staff room/kitchen is neutrally presented and benefits from a top-opening casement window to the rear, providing natural light. The space is fitted with ceramic tiled flooring together with a range of built-in base and wall units, incorporating a circular stainless-steel sink with mixer tap.
There is sufficient space for a small staff dining or meeting table, and a timber flush door leads through to the rear lobby and cloakroom.

Rear Lobby / Cloakroom
Located to the rear of the property, the lobby/cloakroom benefits from a casement window providing natural light. The space is finished with sheet vinyl flooring and neutral wall finishes, and is fitted with a close-coupled WC and wall-mounted ceramic wash hand basin, with an electric water heater above.

Grounds: Front Aspect
The property presents an attractive gable-fronted elevation to Station Road, featuring a three-unit shopfront window with a traditional panelled entrance door.
The unit is set slightly back from the road, with a forecourt included within the freehold title offering potential for external display or seating, subject to the necessary consents.
Shared side access leads to the rear elevation, allowing for practical maintenance and servicing.

Tenure: Freehold

VAT: VAT will not be chargeable on the purchase price.

EPC: Exempt

Utilities
We are advised that mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is via wall mounted electric panel radiators. Interested parties are advised to commission their own survey to ensure services are suitable for requirements.

Business Rates
Interested parties should make enquiries of the Valuation Office Agency to establish the current rateable value for the premises.

Broadband Availability (Source BT Open Reach)
Ultrafast broadband available with download speeds of up to 950 Mbps.

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire - Daventry Area, Lodge Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4FP.

Legal Costs
Each party is to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred in the transaction.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the sole agents David Cosby Chartered Surveyors

Important Notice:
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these Sales Particulars, accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or contract (or part of one). David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not surveyed the property or tested any services, appliances, equipment or fittings and accordingly cannot confirm that they are in working order. Purchasers should not assume that the property has the benefit of all necessary statutory consents or approvals, including planning permission and Building Regulations approval.

Any measurements are approximate. Photographs are provided for general guidance and do not imply that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.

Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the condition of the property and all matters referred to within these particulars by inspection and independent enquiries. Any comments on condition are for guidance only and must not be relied upon.
Upon acceptance of an offer, and in compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation, we will require proof of identity and source of funds for each purchaser. The cost of these checks is £25 per person.