17a, 17b and 17c Market Square, Potton

A let mixed-use investment property which is well located on the market square of this popular market town, that benefits from a ground-floor retail unit, three large apartments, and a car park at the rear, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

With accommodation over three floors, this property comprises a large commercial unit that measures in excess of 2,000 sq. ft. that includes a sizeable retail area, staff room, store rooms, and toilets. With access from the rear at first floor level are doors to two large first and second floor apartments. Also at the rear of the building at ground floor level is a separate entrance to the third apartment on the first floor over the rear section of the building.

Tenure:
Freehold

Accommodation:
17: Ground-floor shop, let under a commercial tenancy agreement to Jardines Pharmacy, with a double-fronted shop window and door at the front and an entrance and parking at the rear.
17A: A split-level apartment with a living room, kitchen, and bathroom on the first floor and two second-floor bedrooms.
17B: A split-level apartment with a living room, kitchen, and bedroom on the first floor and bedroom and bathroom on the second floor.
17C: With an independent entrance, stairs rise to a first-floor apartment with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Exterior:
At the rear of the building is a paved courtyard that provides vehicular parking, and there is an external metal staircase leading to 17A and 17B.

Tenancy:
17: Let under a full-repairing 10-year commercial tenancy agreement from 29th January 2025 with a 5-year break clause on 29th January 2030 generating £18,000 per annum.
17A: Let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) agreement generating £9,540 per annum.
17B: Let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) agreement generating £10,740 per annum.
17C: Let under an Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) agreement generating £9,540 per annum.

Auctioneer's Note:
The property is Grade II listed.
Listing No: 1114078.

Council Tax Band:
B

EPC Rating:
17: C, 17A: TBC, 17B: TBC, 17C: TBC,

Viewings:
We will be holding open-house viewings towards the end of July. As soon as the dates and times have been set, we will let everyone know who has registered for the legal pack via e-mail, and they will also be published on our website.

** The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 5th August 2026 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.

You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 27th July 2026 by following the link below and clicking on the yellow box Register to Bid: **

VAT:
VAT is not applicable

Local Authority:
Central Bedfordshire Council -

Services:
Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Buyers Premium:
There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements:
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge:
Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT