LOCATION
With over 40,000 inhabitants including nearby villages, Barnstaple is a thriving town near to beautiful beaches and countryside, and the centre of North Devon in commerce, culture, education and service provision. It has a wide variety of businesses attracting tourists and permanent residents year-round, including a vibrant and diverse collection of bars and restaurants for evening footfall. Barnstaple is easily reached via the A361 which leads to the M5 at Junction 27, has a station with hourly trains to Exeter at peak times, and Exeter airport is an hour away. The town is rapidly expanding with several new housing and commercial developments currently underway, and more than 5,000 new houses and further economic development planned for the near future. The notable towns of Bideford (9 miles), Woolacombe (14 miles), Ilfracombe (12 miles), South Molton (12 miles) and Torrington (14 miles) are also nearby.
THE SITUATION
Occupying a highly prominent return fronted location onto the High Street and Cross Street, the premises is also close to the entrance to both the Pannier Market and Butchers Row. The Pannier Market has recently been refurbished with Local Authority funding as well as redevelopment of the top entrance of Butchers Row to direct pedestrian footfall down into the High Street. There are a wide variety of national retailers close by including Café Nero, Trespass, Fat Face and M&S.
THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION
A highly prominent Grade II Listed return fronted premises with ground floor sales area and basement storage. The ground floor extends to 1,199 sq.ft (111 sq.m) with specification including automatic door, access ramp, air conditioning, LED lighting, emergency lighting and fire alarm. The ground floor provides basement storage of 481 sq.ft (45 sq.m) plus staff room and toilet.
THE PROPOSAL
The premises are available by way of a new lease, to be held on a full repairing and insuring basis.
RATES
We are verbally advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:- Rateable Value (2026 Listing): £30,500. Occupiers may qualify for reliefs and are advised to make their own enquiries of North Devon District Council. photographs
VAT
Payable, if applicable, at the prevailing rate.
THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)
GROUND FLOOR
RETAIL UNIT
Max Depth 56`6 (17.20m)
Max Width 32`7 (9.95m)
GIA 1,199 sq.ft (111 sq.m) Return frontage, automatic door, access ramp, air conditioning, LED lighting, emergency lighting and fire alarm
BASEMENT
Storage of 481 sq.ft (45 sq.m), configured as 4 rooms plus staff room and toilets
Commercial Funding
Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector. Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike. Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds. Please call for more information.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
5. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact JD Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
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