Southgate, 15 Southgate, PO19

15 Southgate is a characterful Grade II Listed office building occupying a prominent city centre position, offering a self-contained and well-appointed workspace arranged over three floors. The property benefits from a mix of open and cellular office accommodation, making it well suited to a variety of occupiers.

The basement provides useful ancillary storage space, albeit with restricted head height. The ground floor extends to approximately 400 sq ft and is arranged as two rooms alongside a fitted kitchen, WC (with Toilet and Wash Basin) providing practical day-to-day facilities for occupiers. The first floor offers a further 366 sq ft comprising two additional rooms and a shower room, adding a degree of flexibility rarely found in office premises of this size.

Internally the property is well equipped, with Cat 5 data cabling throughout and gas central heating. To the rear, an enclosed garden provides external amenity space, an attractive and uncommon feature for a city centre office of this nature.

As a Grade II Listed building, the property forms part of Chichester's rich architectural heritage and contributes positively to the character of the Southgate streetscene. The listed status presents an opportunity for an owner-occupier or investor to acquire a building of genuine historic interest in one of the South Coast's most desirable city centre locations.

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession.

Total accommodation extends to approximately 909 sq ft (84.4 sq m).

Basement - 143 sq ft (restricted height)

Ground Floor - 400 sq ft (two rooms and kitchen)

First Floor - 366 sq ft (two rooms and shower room)

PLANNING

The property falls within Use Class E (Commercial, Business & Service) under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020, permitting a broad range of uses including retail, offices, leisure and clinic-related uses. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to permitted use with the Local Planning Authority or a qualified planning consultant.

LISTED STATUS

Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1026682. Further information can be found at historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/advanced-search

BUSINESS RATES 2026/2027

The property was reassessed as part of the Valuation Office Agency's 2026 revaluation, which took effect from 1 April 2026. The current Rateable Value is £11,000. Prospective purchasers should verify their eligibility for relief with Chichester District Council or via gov.uk/find-business-rates.

Basement

143sqft restricted height

Ground Floor

400 sqft comprising of two rooms and kitchen

First Floor

366 sqft comprising two rooms and shower room