High Street, Totnes

Situation

Located in one of the most historic buildings in Totnes, The Merchants House is situated in the heart of the town centre close to the East Gate arch.

Totnes is a vibrant and market diverse town located in the South Hams, well renowned for its large number of independent retailers, coffee shops and eateries it proves to be a popular destination year-round for both residents and tourists. Based on an important road link from Torbay to Plymouth via the A385, the town is well positioned for those looking for a business location in the South Devon area.

Description

A short flight of steps off the High Street pavement takes you onto a cobbled courtyard to the side of the property with a separate door leading into a Reception Hall, shared with the two flats, which are an integral part of the building but not the shop. Leading off this hallway is access to a Cloakroom with handwash basin and WC.

A staircase rises to a half landing, off which are the are two accesses to each of the offices.

Both offices comprise ornate molded ceilings, timber panel walls and have all the benefits of a modern office plus all the character of its age in this location.

The unit 2 office has in addition a small kitchenette including a sink unit, drainer, worktop, light and power.

Office 1

19' 3'' x 17' 5'' (5.86m x 5.30m)

A spacious room with three sash windows to the front and a window to the side looking down town to East Gate arch, feature fireplace, ornate ceiling, wood panelled walls, two electric night storage heaters

Office 2

19' 5'' x 14' 10'' (5.91m x 4.52m)

A good sized room, sash window to the side, ornate ceiling, wood panelled walls, electric night storage heater, door into kitchenette with sink drainer, electric water heater.

Rateable value

Current Rateable Value - £5,300 (1 April 2026 to present)

Please note this is the rateable value for the property. It is not what you pay in business rates or rent. Your local council uses the rateable value to calculate the business rates bill.

South Hams District Council

Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
TQ9 5NE

Rent

The annual rent is £7,200 (£600.00 per calendar month)

Deposit

£1,200

Tenure

There will be a short-term insuring commercial lease offered on this property, outside of the 1954 Landlord and Tenants Act, terms to be agreed.

Legal Costs

The prospective tenant will be expected to pay for the Landlords legal fees, their own legal fees and the selling agents fees.

Energy Performance Certificate

Availability

Available Now

Viewing

Viewing can be arranged by prior appointment with the agents Rendells, please contact the Newton Abbot office option 1.

Services

Mains electric

Mains water and sewerage

Local Authority

South Hams District Council

Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
TQ9 5NE