2 Sheaf Street & 1 Tavern Lane, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11

Three-storey Former Nursery in the historical heart of Daventry
For Sale via Public Online Auction on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 12pm.


Description

The property is a multi-story building, constructed of painted white stucco or plaster. The building displays architectural features such as crenelated parapets (crests or battlements) prominent bay window on the second floor.

Accommodation SQ.M SQ. FT.
Grd Flr Nursery 24.29 261.45
Grd Flr WCs 4.50 48.43
Grd Flr Nursery 37.36 402.13
Grd Flr Kitchen 12.65 136.16
Grd Flr Nursery 23.39 251.76
Grd Flr WCs 4.47 48.11
Grd Flr Nursery 23.09 248.53
1st Floor Office 36.70 395.03
1st Floor Office 44.19 475.65
1st Floor Nursery 42.06 452.73
2nd Floor Storage 92.64 997.16
Bsmt Storage 3.58 38.53
Bsmt Storage 14.25 153.38
Total Area 379 4079.52

Price

Guide Price - £285,000
Starting Bid - £265,000

Location

The property is situated on the popular and characterful Sheaf Street, a key part of the Daventry town's retail offering, providing a practical and functional location for high street commercial units. Its central position ensures a steady flow of footfall from residents and visitors.

To this end, Daventry provides ample and free town centre parking, including convenient car parks just off Sheaf Street, which significantly enhances its drawing power for shoppers arriving by car. The street's traditional architecture provides a charming aesthetic, fitting well with the character of a market town. The street features a mix of local businesses, from long-standing independent shops to recent additions, contributing to a varied but accessible shopping environment.

Daventry is a well-connected market town in Northamptonshire, offering a balance of business opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle. With easy access to the M1 and A45, it is a practical choice for businesses, particularly in logistics and retail. The town has a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and growing commercial spaces, alongside green areas like Daventry County Park. With good schools, and local amenities, Daventry provides a convenient and welcoming place to live and work.

Utilities

It is assumed that the property is connected to all mains services to include water, gas, electricity, and drainage.

Please note that Howkins & Harrison have not tested the availability or adequacy of the services, but it is assumed that the supplies are sufficient for its proposed use.

Online Auction Access

Please visit the Howkins & Harrison website (howkinsandharrison.co.uk), click 'Auctions' in the main heading menu then 'Online Auctions'. To bid; click 'Register' and verify your email address. Should you be successful in the purchase of this property, the following payments are due upon exchange:

£4,800 (incl VAT) is taken from the registered card (on the fall of the hammer) and is apportioned as
follows:

- Auctioneers Buyers Premium - £2,400 (inc VAT)
- Auction Platform Fee - £2,400 (inc VAT)

The Deposit of 10% of the purchase price is due by 12pm the next working day. We would advise you have a solicitor instructed prior to the auction end date to deal with funds upon exchange.

The purchaser is subject to the following payments upon completion:
- Balance of the purchase price
- Search fees - £1,182 (inc VAT)
- Administration fee - £420 (plus VAT).

Full terms and conditions for the online auction are available on our website.

Outgoings

We have established from the Valuation Office Agency website that the property has the following rateable value of £30,000 as of the 1 April 2023 and is listed as Day nursery and premises.

EPC

Legislation came into force from the 1 April 2023 where all commercial properties regardless of when the tenancy was signed will be required to have an EPC which meets the minimum 'E' standard unless the property holds an exemption certificate.

We have had regard to the Government website and the property had an EPC rating of E

Planning

For the purpose of this report, we shall assume that the property has planning permission for its current use as commercial until within an 'E' Class under the Town and Country Planning Act Use Classes order 1987 as amended in September 2020.

The property is Grade II listed.

Any change of use from the current use class would require a planning application.

Viewings

Strictly by prior appointment with Sole agents Howkins & Harrison LLP.

Please contact Alex Brown or Charles Morton on .