Commercial Unit No.18-19, The Square, Winchester, SO23 9EX

Description
A vacant commercial unit in the heart of Winchester's independent boutique pedestrianised area of The Square with an approximate GIA of 2,131 sq ft. The unit comprises a multi-section character ground floor commercial space with newly fitted WCs and staff area. The basement provides additional storage space. The property benefits from a traditional wooden framed double-street frontage and has numerous period character features including vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and brickwork.

Location
The property is located in the historic city of Winchester, 65 miles south west of London and 13 miles north of Southampton on the western edge of the South Downs National Park. The City of Winchester district has an approximate population of is 127,400 (2021 Census).

Winchester is a popular and affluent Cathedral City and County town which benefits from excellent communication links adjacent to junctions 9, 10 & 11 of the M3, connecting with the A34 and A31. It is the base for Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council which combined have a significant workforce. The city is also a very popular tourist destination due to the famous cathedral and the historic central area. The University of Winchester and Winchester School of Art also draw a large number of students and visitors to the City. There are various parking facilities in the City Centre with the nearest multi-storey car park located at the Brooks Shopping Centre. There are also park and ride schemes located off Junctions 10 and 11 of the M3.

The property is located less than 20 metres from the High Street in a bustling area which is a well known location for independent and branded retailers (such as The Hambledon, Rodd & Gunn, Loake and Harringtons) and hospitality (such as Giggling Squid, Three Joes Pizza, The Orangery, The Square, Cafe Monde, The Old Vine and The Eclispe PH).

Viewings
Please contact joint letting agents Savills or Goadsby ). Viewings are by appointment only.

Specifications
We understand the property is connected to mains electricity, gas and drainage. The property is undergoing preparatory works ready for immediate tenant fitout.

Licensing
The property benefits from a Premises Licence for sale of alcohol from 09.00 until 23.00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 23.30 om Thursday to Sunday and Monday. We understand a pavement licence will be required for external trade.

EPC, Planning & Conservation
Energy Performance Certificate is exempt.
The property is Grade II listed and in the Winchester Conservation Area.
We understand the property has Commercial Class E Use under the revised Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987. The property most recently traded as retail.

Rateable Value
The property is entered on the 2026 VOA Ratings List with a Rateable Value of £57,000. This is not the rates payable.

Terms
The premises are available to let by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a negotiable term incorporating upward only rent reviews. Rental offers are invited in the region of £79,950 per annum exclusive of VAT, service charge and rates.