19-20 High Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6AU

Location

19-20 High Street occupies a prominent position in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon's historic town centre, close to the junctions with Sheep Street and Ely Street. High Street forms part of the town's prime retail circuit alongside Bridge Street, Henley Street and Sheep Street, characterised by period buildings and a mix of shops, cafés, restaurants and visitor-focused occupiers.

The town is internationally recognised for its connections to William Shakespeare and attracts significant year-round visitor numbers, supported by a substantial resident population. The A46 provides access to Junction 15 of the M40 and onward links to Warwick, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire the freehold of a substantial Grade II* listed timber-framed town house dating from around 1610, in a prime position in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. The building extends over basement, ground, first and second floors with an attic and rear garden, and presents as two interconnected addresses. The building retains a wealth of period character and offers scope for continued retail, restaurant or café use, with significant potential for residential conversion of the upper floors, subject to listed building and planning consent.

Investment

No 20 is let to Warwickshire Vape Limited at £28,800 per annum exclusive on a three-year term expiring 31 August 2027, contracted outside the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
No 19 will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Services

We understand that mains services are connected to the property. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the relevant utility providers.

Rates Comments

The rateable value for 19 High Street is £27,000 effective 1st April 2026.
The rateable value for 20 High Street is £19,750 effective 1st April 2026.
For business rating information please visit the Valuation Office Agency website

Energy Performance Certificate

19 High Street: C-53 20 High Street: C-68

Planning

The property is Grade II* listed and lies within the Stratford-upon-Avon Conservation Area. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of Stratford-on-Avon District Council regarding their proposed use and any listed building or planning consents required.

VAT

All prices, premiums and rents etc are quoted exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.

Legal Costs

Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in any transactions.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents. Contact Sheldon Bosley Knight on