High Street, Leiston, Suffolk

The property comprises a ground-floor lock-up retail premises extending to approximately 526 sqft. The property benefits from a traditional timber-framed glazed bay shopfront and generous ceiling heights, creating a spacious and characterful retail environment. The premises were formerly occupied as a café and would benefit from some modernisation but would be suitable for a variety of retail uses, subject to approval.

Leiston is situated near the Suffolk Heritage Coast and approximately 4 miles from Saxmundham, which provides access to the A12 and rail services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street. The town serves a wide surrounding catchment and is located close to the major Sizewell C development, which is expected to support continued investment and employment within the area. The property occupies a prominent position on the High Street next to Leiston Film Theatre.

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor premises
Shop Front: 5.75 m (18.86 ft)
Shop Depth: 7.75 m (25.43 ft)
Sales Area: 44.83 sqm (482 sqft)
Storage: 4.05 sqm (44 sqft)
Net Internal Area: 48.88 sqm (526 sqft)
Staff & Customer Toilets

TERMS
The premises are offered on the basis of a new lease for a minimum term of five years on full repairing and insuring basis at a rent of £8,000 per annum exclusive.

BUSINESS RATES
We understand that the property has the following rating assessment from 1st April 2026:
Rateable Value: £7,100.00
Rates Payable (26/27) £2,712.20
The above figures do not take into account any rates relief for qualifying occupier.

PLANNING
We understand that the property is registered under Use Class E but interested parties should make their own planning enquires.

SERVICES
We understand that mains drainage, water and electricity are connected to the property.

VAT
We understand the property is not currently elected for VAT.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.