Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19

TO LET

Class E Commercial Premises

161a Orchard Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1DH

Rent: £10,500 per annum exclusive

Suitable for a variety of commercial uses (subject to the necessary statutory consents).

Description

A well-presented, self-contained Class E commercial premises occupying a prominent corner position within easy walking distance of Chichester city centre. The property benefits from a highly visible glazed frontage, with forecourt or display area to the front and is currently fitted as a hairdressing salon.

Arranged over ground and first floors, the accommodation has most recently traded as a successful hairdressing salon and is offered with an existing salon fit-out, enabling an incoming occupier to commence trading with minimal initial expenditure. The ground floor comprises a bright and spacious open-plan retail area fitted with two styling stations, complete with mirrors and shelving, together with two backwash shampoo stations. To the rear is a useful ancillary area incorporating an electric hot water system and staircase leading to the first floor.

The first floor provides valuable ancillary accommodation suitable for storage, office or staff use, together with a separate WC.

Whilst currently configured as a hairdressing salon, the premises would be suitable for a variety of commercial uses falling within Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service), subject to the necessary statutory consents.

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

• Open-plan commercial/salon area

• Two styling stations

• Two backwash shampoo stations

• Ancillary area

First Floor

• Ancillary room suitable for storage, office or staff use

• Separate WC

Outside

• Forecourt or display area

Approximate Net Internal Floor Area: To be confirmed.

Planning

The property is understood to benefit from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (as amended). The premises are considered suitable for a variety of commercial uses within this use class, subject to any necessary statutory consents.

Services

We understand the property benefits from mains electricity, mains water and drainage, together with an electric hot water system. There is no mains gas connected.

None of the services or installations have been tested by the letting agents.

Lease

The property is available by way of a new lease, for a term to be agreed, at a rent of:

£10,500 per annum exclusive.

The tenant will be responsible for keeping the interior of the premises in good repair and condition throughout the term of the lease and will also be required to reimburse the landlord for annual insurance costs.

Business Rates

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with Chichester District Council regarding the current Rateable Value and Business Rates liability. Small Business Rates Relief may be available to qualifying occupiers.

EPC

An Energy Performance Certificate has been commissioned and will be available shortly.

Legal Costs

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the sole letting agents:

Stride & Son