Danetre Estate Agents, High Street, Daventry, West Northamptonshire

Rent:
£15,000 per annum exclusive
3-month rent deposit
Net Internal Area: 114 sqm (1228 sqft)

Sale Considered: The landlord may consider offers for the freehold interest, subject to contract.

Description
Occupying a prominent position on Daventry High Street, this traditional three-storey commercial property offers flexible retail and office accommodation arranged over three floors.

The property forms part of an established terrace of period buildings and is constructed principally of red brickwork laid in Flemish bond beneath pitched slate roofs. The attractive frontage incorporates traditional sash-style windows with brick jack arches above, together with a painted timber shopfront featuring a projecting display window, decorative dentil detailing and a lead-covered canopy.

Previously occupied by an estate agency, the property provides versatile accommodation suitable for a range of retail, office and other commercial uses within Class E, subject to any necessary consents. The prominent shopfront offers good visibility, whilst the upper floors provide additional office space, together with staff kitchen and toilet facilities.

To the rear, an enclosed courtyard offers potential for outdoor seating or amenity use, again subject to any necessary consents. Gated pedestrian access from the adjoining public car park providing a convenient alternative entrance for staff and visitors.

Features
Prominent Daventry High Street position
Attractive traditional timber shopfront
Flexible retail and office accommodation over three floors
Suitable for a range of Class E commercial uses (subject to consents)
Separate staff kitchen and male and female WC facilities
Enclosed rear courtyard with gated pedestrian access
Convenient rear access from adjoining public car park
Free public parking available nearby

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Retail Areas
The retail accommodation enjoys a prominent High Street frontage, with natural light provided by the glazed entrance door and projecting display window. Internally, the accommodation retains stained timber dado and picture rails, decorative wall finishes, exposed timber floorboards, fitted carpeting and perimeter uplighting. The retail space extends towards the rear of the building, providing additional accommodation suitable for a variety of commercial uses. A glazed door with matching side panels leads to the rear entrance lobby, whilst an understairs cupboard provides useful storage.

Rear Office / Store
A separate office or storage area which is neutrally decorated, carpeted and benefits from a casement window overlooking the courtyard.

Rear Entrance Lobby
Providing an alternative entrance from the rear courtyard and adjoining public car park, the lobby incorporates a glazed external entrance door and access to the staircase serving the upper floors.

First Floor Landing
A central landing provides access to the first-floor office, separate male and female toilet facilities and staff kitchen. Features include a traditional chamfered timber ceiling beam, fitted carpeting and a further staircase leading to the second floor.

Office Two
A well-proportioned office overlooking Daventry High Street, with a traditional sash-style window providing natural light. The room is neutrally decorated, carpeted and retains a substantial chamfered timber ceiling beam.

Male and Female WCs
Separate toilet facilities are provided to the rear of the building, each fitted with a close-coupled WC and wall-mounted ceramic wash hand basin. Both rooms benefit from natural light and ventilation through obscure-glazed casement windows.
A cupboard within the female WC houses the electric hot water heater.

Staff Kitchen
Positioned towards the rear of the property, the kitchen has exposed timber purlins and a casement window overlooking the courtyard. Fittings include a stainless-steel sink with adjoining work surfaces, base storage and space for an undercounter appliance. The floor is finished in timber-effect vinyl.

Second Floor Landing
A central landing with timber balustrading provides access to two further offices. A glazed internal window allows borrowed natural light into the landing area.

Office Three
A further well-proportioned office overlooking the High Street, featuring a sash-style window, fitted carpeting and contrasting painted wall finishes.

Office Four
Positioned to the rear of the building, this additional office benefits from a casement window overlooking the courtyard, fitted carpeting and neutrally decorated walls.

Outside
To the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard, bounded by low brick walling and decorative metal railings, with gated pedestrian access.

A paved pathway leads from the rear gate to the building's secondary entrance, with gravelled areas to either side offering potential for outdoor seating or amenity use, subject to any necessary consents.

The courtyard backs onto a public short-stay car park, providing convenient access for occupiers and visitors. Business parking permits may be available through the relevant authority, subject to its prevailing arrangements and eligibility criteria.

Location
The property is centrally located in the historic market town of Daventry, approximately 13 miles west of Northampton and 10 miles south-east of Rugby. The town enjoys excellent transport connections via the A45, A361, and A5, with the M1 motorway (Junction 16) within easy reach. Long Buckby railway station, approximately six miles away, offers regular services to Birmingham and London via the West Coast Main Line.
Daventry benefits from a growing residential population supported by new housing developments, contributing to increased footfall in the town centre. Public car parking is readily available nearby.

Accommodation
The property provides the following approximate Net Internal Areas (NIA):
Ground Floor - Front Shop Area: 19 sqm
Ground Floor - Rear Shop Area: 20 sqm
Ground Floor - Rear Office / Store: 9 sqm
First Floor - Office 2: 14 sqm
First Floor - Staff Kitchen: 6 sqm
Second Floor - Office 3: 14 sqm
Second Floor - Office 4: 11 sqm

Total NIA: 114 sqm / 1,228 sq ft
The accommodation has been measured on a Net Internal Area (NIA) basis in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition. The measurements exclude stairwells, toilet accommodation, structural walls and other areas excluded under the Code. Circulation areas and ancillary accommodation are treated in accordance with the applicable measurement definitions. All measurements are approximate.

EPC:
The property has an energy efficiency rating of D (81). The certificate is valid until 1 November 2036.

Utilities:
We are advised that mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is via electric storage heaters and hot water is via electric water heaters.

Business Rates:
Interested parties should make enquiries of the Valuation Office to establish the current rateable value for the premises.

Conservation Area / Listed Status:
The property is located within Daventry Conservation Area.

Broadband Availability (Source BT Open Reach):
Ultrafast Broadband Available with Download Speeds up to 1800 Mbps

Local Authority:
West Northamptonshire - Daventry Area, Lodge Road, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4FP

Legal Costs:
Each party is to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred in the transaction.

Viewings:
Strictly by prior appointment through the sole letting agents, David Cosby Chartered Surveyors.

Important Notice:
These particulars are provided as a general outline for the guidance of prospective tenants and do not constitute an offer or contract, or part of one. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition, and any planning or usage permissions are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any prospective tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy by inspection or otherwise.

No person in the employment of David Cosby Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors shall accept no liability for any information prepared by third parties that may be included within this brochure.

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