KEY FEATURES
* Approximately 970 sq ft (90 sq m) retail premises in Scout Hill, Dewsbury
* Asking rent of £595 per calendar month / £7,140 per annum
* Former convenience store, reported to have previously enjoyed busy local trade
* Established neighbourhood setting surrounded by residential properties
* Workshops, factories and commercial premises nearby, providing a potential daytime customer base
* Character stone-built property occupying an end-of-terrace position
* Covered frontage with roller shutter protection to the entrance
* Existing retail area with additional ancillary accommodation
* Opportunity to refurbish and fit out to suit an incoming occupier’s requirements
* Potential for convenience retail, specialist retail or other commercial uses, subject to the necessary consents and landlord approval
DESCRIPTION
Former Convenience Store and Retail Premises: To Let
Stoney Bank Store, 1 Stoney Bank Street, Scout Hill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3RJ
Approximately 970 sq ft (90 sq m)
£595 per calendar month / £7,140 per annum
An opportunity to lease a former neighbourhood convenience store in an established mixed residential and commercial area of Scout Hill, Dewsbury.
Previously operating as Stoney Bank Store, the premises offer an opportunity to reintroduce a local retail business serving surrounding households and the nearby working population. Workshops, factories and other commercial premises in the immediate area provide a further potential customer base alongside residents.
At an asking rent of £595 per calendar month, the property offers an accessible starting point for an independent retailer or an existing business seeking a neighbourhood presence.
Location
The property is situated on Stoney Bank Street in Scout Hill, Dewsbury, within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees.
The immediate surroundings comprise traditional residential streets alongside established workshops, factories and commercial buildings. This combination offers potential for both repeat local custom and daytime trade from people working nearby.
The location may particularly appeal to a business providing everyday essentials, specialist goods or services to the surrounding community.
Description
The premises form part of a traditional stone-built end-of-terrace property, with a covered frontage and a roller shutter protecting the customer entrance.
The photographs show an existing retail area with wall-mounted display panels, strip lighting and an archway connecting adjoining space. Additional accommodation includes a tiled room with windows and existing service connections.
The premises would benefit from refurbishment and a new fit-out, giving an incoming tenant the opportunity to arrange the space around their business requirements and establish their own identity.
Features include:
* Stone frontage with an existing covered entrance area
* Roller shutter protection to the front entrance
* Existing retail sales accommodation
* Additional ancillary space
* Wall-mounted retail display panels
* Strip lighting
* Scope for internal reconfiguration and refurbishment, subject to agreement
The precise accommodation layout, extent of the demise and inclusion of any existing fixtures are to be confirmed.
Accommodation
Total premises
970 sq ft / 90 sq m
The floor area has been supplied and has not been independently verified. The measurement basis and individual room areas are to be confirmed. All areas are approximate.
The Opportunity
Stoney Bank Store offers the opportunity to bring an established neighbourhood shop premises back into active use.
The former convenience store use provides a recognisable starting point for a new operator. With homes surrounding the property and employment premises nearby, an incoming business has the opportunity to build trade around the day-to-day needs of residents and local workers.
The space could appeal to an independent operator looking to create a community-focused business, with scope to refresh the premises and tailor the layout, product range and opening hours to the local market.
Potential Uses
Potential occupiers could include:
* Convenience and everyday essentials retailers
* Specialist food and grocery shops
* Household goods retailers
* Independent and specialist retailers
* A showroom with associated storage
* Service-based businesses seeking a local customer-facing premises
All proposed uses are subject to confirmation of the lawful planning use, any necessary consents and landlord approval. No assurance is given that a particular use is permitted.
Terms
* Rent: £595 per calendar month, equivalent to £7,140 per annum
* Lease term: Flexible
* Buildings insurance: Arrangements and any tenant contribution to be confirmed
* Rent deposit: To be agreed
* Availability: Immediate
Business Rates
The rateable value and business rates payable are to be confirmed.
Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries to establish the assessment, any available relief and the amount payable for their occupation.
EPC
EPC rating and certificate availability are to be confirmed.
Services
The availability, capacity and condition of services and installations are to be confirmed. Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves that the premises can accommodate their operational requirements before entering into a lease.
Existing fittings and service connections shown in the photographs have not been tested.
Who Is It For?
*An independent retailer seeking a neighbourhood shop
*An experienced convenience store operator looking for another location
*A specialist retailer serving residents and nearby businesses
*A new business seeking premises at a manageable headline rent
*An operator willing to refurbish and personalise an existing retail space
FAQs
Q: How large are the premises?
A: Approximately 970 sq ft (90 sq m), subject to verification.
Q: What is the asking rent?
A: £595 per calendar month, equivalent to £7,140 per annum. VAT and other occupational costs are to be confirmed.
Q: What was the property previously used for?
A: A neighbourhood convenience store known as Stoney Bank Store.
Q: What surrounds the property?
A: Residential properties together with nearby workshops, factories and other commercial premises, offering potential custom from residents and local workers.
Q: Does the property need work?
A: The premises would benefit from refurbishment and fit-out to suit the incoming occupier’s requirements.
Q: Can the premises be used for another business?
A: Alternative uses may be considered, subject to the necessary consents and landlord approval. Please discuss your proposal with the agents.
Q: What lease terms are available?
A: Lease length and other terms are to be agreed.
Viewings
Viewings strictly by appointment through Mill & Foundry.
Subject to contract. These draft particulars are based on information supplied and photographs provided. They do not form part of any contract or warranty. Prospective tenants should verify floor areas, condition, lease terms, services, planning matters and business rates before entering into any commitment.
