Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

To Let - Ground floor retail premises in a prominent location at the head of The Buttlands adjacent to free parking.

THE PREMISES are situated within a brick-built period building prominently situated on the approach to The Buttlands and close to the top of Staithe Street.

The shop is divided into two main retail areas with three large sash windows either side of a till area by the entrance door. There are tiled floors, ample display shelving, a till area and a staff kitchen and WC.

The Landlord operates the first floor as a furnished holiday let.

THE LEASE: It is proposed to grant a new commercial lease, outside the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, for a term of 2 years with a 12 month break clause exercisable by either party, at a rent of £16,000 per annum.

The Tenant will be responsible for maintaining the premises in their current condition and will contribute 50% of the cost of the Landlord’s Buildings Insurance.

A Schedule of Condition will be prepared before the start of the tenancy; the Tenant will be required to contribute 50% of the cost of this and any subsequent re-inspections.

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA is a traditional fishing port situated on the north Norfolk coast, a National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The town is a popular seaside destination and provides many amenities and attractions, with sandy beaches, a natural harbour and beautiful walks as well as individual shops, public houses and excellent restaurants.

Holkham Hall, a lovely Palladian stately home, is situated two miles to the west.

Six miles away is Burnham Market, a pretty, Georgian village with a further range of individual shops and hostelries.

The High Street chains are to be found in the nearby market town of Fakenham.

There are many other attractions in the immediate vicinity, such as the Royal Estate of Sandringham, Houghton Hall and of course mile upon mile of sandy beaches, creeks and marshes which stretch along the north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton to Blakeney. The coast offers pretty villages, RSPB reserves, links golf courses and many excellent pubs and restaurants to sample as well as walks and good sailing from a number of pretty, natural harbours.

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Electric heating.

RATEABLE VALUE: £5,500

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND ID CHECKS: Under current legislation, estate agents are required to verify tenants’ identities and establish the source of funding for all transactions. Upon acceptance of your offer and before we instruct solicitors to issue a lease, we will carry out the necessary checks for which you will be charged £30 per person.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. Measurements and distance are given as a guide only. We have endeavoured to ensure the information given is accurate but we would urge you to contact the office before travelling any great distance to ensure that your impression of the property is as we intended.

VIEWING: Early inspection is recommended through the Agents. For an appointment please telephone BEDFORDS, The Bower House, Market Place, Burnham Market, King’s Lynn, PE31 8HF. Tel: . All our properties can be found on the internet at