Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4

Spacious corner retail unit available to rent on Fawcett Road, Southsea. Formerly a beauty salon, it may suit a similar use. Excellent value for money, no business rates payable.

The subject property comprises the ground floor and basement of a three-storey period building of brick elevations beneath a pitched and tiled roof. It consists of open-plan ground floor retail space with a number of stud-partitioned treatment rooms, kitchen, WC and utility space, while the basement has a further galley kitchen and a good-sized storage room. There is ground floor rear access and an enclosed bin store area behind the property. The frontage is white UPVC windows and door and there are signage opportunities above on two aspects.

Central Southsea Ward data confirms 73% of residents are aged 18–64, well above the national average with a substantial 20-39 cohort typical of student, renters, young professionals and single households. There is a strong bias toward takeaways & food to go, cafés, convenience retail, hair/beauty and value services nearby. Please note that hot food / takeaway use is not permitted however café uses without the need for any kitchen extraction would be considered.

SITUATION
The property is situated in a visible corner position at the junction of Fawcett Road & Bramble Road. The area is an established secondary retail location serving a densely populated inner Southsea residential catchment, characterised by independent convenience and service led occupiers, benefiting from sustained local footfall and close proximity to Fratton Station. Best described as a local convenience / independent retail location, rather than prime or regional comparison retail, it complements nearby Palmerston Road and Gunwharf Quays.

ACCOMMODATION
A measured survey was undertaken which identified a ground floor of 826 sq ft and basement of 561 sq ft, totalling an area of 1,387 sq ft / 128.8 sq m.

TENURE
The property is available on a new FRI lease on terms to be agreed at a guide rent of £12,390 pa, exclusive of any business rates, utilities, buildings insurance apportionment and other outgoings associated with the demise, as applicable.

RATEABLE VALUE
Online enquiry via indicates a rateable value of £9,600 from 1st April 2026 suggesting eligible occupiers will benefit from 100% small business rates relief. Government relief is available for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure sector.

LEGAL COSTS AND VAT
Each party is expected to bear their own legal costs in any transaction. The property is not elected for VAT purposes.

EPC RATING
A new assessment is being commissioned.

VIEWINGS
All enquiries and appointments to view must be made via sole agent Trinity Rose Commercial on .