The Carpet Shop, Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall

THE LOCATION
Bodmin is strategically located lying adjacent to the A30 trunk road and A38. The town lies approximately 25 miles west of Plymouth and 24 miles from Truro. Bodmin is one of the largest towns in North Cornwall with a residential population of 16,922 (2021 Census) but has a substantial retail catchment area.

The property is situated within the main street of Fore Stret, a busy one-way thoroughfare running through the town centre and in close proximity to the town’s car parks. Fore Street occupiers are a mix of national, regional and local retailers.

THE PROPERTY
The lock-up shop has a traditional glazed frontage facing onto Fore Street with an open plan sales area. Steps are at the rear of the retail space and lead into a spacious storage area which, in turn, leads to a staff kitchenette and WC.

ACCOMMODATION (All dimensions and areas are approximate)
Sales 43.20 sq m (465 sq ft)
Storage (max) 17.60 sq m (189 sq ft)
Kitchenette 2.50 sq m (27 sq ft)
WC – toilet and wash hand basin

LEASE
New lease available on a proportional full repairing basis at a rent of £9,000 per annum.

CEPC
Energy Performance Rating: Band C (52).

PLANNING
Interested parties should satisfy themselves that their proposed use complies with the existing planning consent.

BUSINESS RATES
Current Rateable Value: £9,700 (1 April 2026 to present). Interested parties are advised to verify the exact rates liability with Cornwall Council.

LEGAL COSTS
The ingoing tenant will be responsible for the landlord’s reasonable legal costs incurred in dealing with the lease.

VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT where applicable.

SERVICES
We have not tested the services connected to the premises and the ingoing tenant should carry out their own inspections