RETAIL UNIT TO LET IN WESTBOURNE

LOCATION

This retail unit To Let in Westbourne occupies a prominent position on Alum Chine Road, right in the heart of Westbourne’s busy shopping district. The parade benefits from strong daily footfall and a wide mix of nearby occupiers, including boutique retailers, cafés, restaurants, convenience stores, hair and beauty salons, and various professional services.

The area is well served by local public transport, with regular bus routes passing close by, and on-street parking available in the immediate vicinity. The surrounding residential neighbourhood, combined with proximity to Alum Chine and the beach, further enhances footfall and trading potential.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a mid-terrace retail unit with prominent frontage to Alum Chine Road. Communal kitchen and toilet facilities are accessed from the rear of the unit.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation comprises the following approximate areas :

Retail area – 27 sq metres (290 sq ft)

Max Internal Width – 4.584m

Max Internal Depth – 6.91m

PLANNING 

The property has previously been used for retail (Class E). Interested parties are advised to check with BCP council as to their proposed use.

RATING

The Valuation Office Agency lists the property with a Rateable Value of £6,400 (as of April 2023).

Prospective tenants should check the current business rates payable with the local authority.

EPC

The building holds an energy performance rating of Band B. We can provide the full Energy Performance Certificate and recommendations report on request.

LEASE

The property is available on a new full repairing and insuring lease incorporating three-yearly rent reviews.

FINANCE ACT 1989

Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

IDENTIFICATION

Under Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed Tenant or Purchaser prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed tenant or purchaser once terms have been agreed.

Code for leasing business premises

Applicants looking to lease a business premises through James and Sons are advised of the existence of the RICS Code for leasing business premises. Furthermore, we recommend that all applicants obtain professional advice from an independent RICS member or other property professional.

IMPORTANT NOTE

These property particulars are intended as general guidance for prospective lessees or purchasers. They do not constitute all or any part of an offer or contract. James and Sons, either for themselves or as agents on behalf of the lessor or vendor give no warranty as to the accuracy of any of the information contained herein. All descriptions, measurements, references to condition and statements as to planning use and permissions or other matter contained in these particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as fact without independent verification. No person in the employment of James and Sons has any authority to make any representations or warranty (verbal or otherwise) in respect of this property and any intending lessee(s) or purchaser(s) should make their own independent enquiry and investigations and inspections to verify the accuracy or otherwise of any information. At no time has any structural or other survey been carried out and no services or appliances have been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the structural integrity of the property and the condition and working order of all services, appliances, fixtures and fittings.