£995,000

(£670.49/sq. ft)

Retail premises for sale
Whitecross Street, Old Street, Islington, London EC1Y

    • 1,484 sq. ft

Freehold
Added on 18/09/2026

About this property

    Freehold investment - central / city fringe - Mixed use freehold consisting of retail on ground and basement and 2 bedroom maisonette on 2nd and 3rd floor.

    Location
    The property is situated on the west side of the busy Whitecross Street close to the junction with Old Street. The iconic and fashionable Barbican Cultural Arts Centre and residential estate is 300 metres south of the property. The locality benefits from its proximity to Queen Mary University of London, City University and fast growing East London Tech City at Old Street.

    Whitecross Street is one of London's traditional market roads and is popular for lunch food stands and trucks. Nearby retailers include M and S, Argos, Superdrug, Waitrose and a number of independent shops, cafe's and restaurants. Major office occupiers in close proximity are too numerous to list but include the law firms, Slaughter and May, Linklaters and Addleshaw Goddard.

    Description
    The property is an end of terrace corner unit that forms part of a period row. The premises are arranged over basement, ground, and then over second and third-floor levels, with access via Whitecross Street.

    The ground floor features a main retail area currently trading as a nail and beauty business with the basement floor that comprises one room, suitable for storage.

    The first floor comprises a one bed flat that has been sold on a long lease and is not part of the freehold title, 100 years remaining of the leasehold title.

    The second and third floor comprises a split level 2 bedroom apartment with reception, kitchen and WC on 2nd floor and master, second bedroom and bathroom on 3rd floor.

    Commercial Rent: £30,000 pa. 8 years remaining of 10 year lease. 12 year history of paying rent correctly and on time.

    Residential apartment will be sold with vacant possession. Estimated rental value £3000 per month.

    Accommodation
    Gross Internal Area; Residential = 698 square feet.

    Gross Internal Area; Retail = 786 square feet

    Total: 1484 square feet

    amenities
    Freehold
    Mixed use investment
    Corner plot
    Period features
    Prominent Position
    Prime Central Location

    terms
    Freehold Sale

    outgoings
    Prospective tenants are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Authority.

    Legal costs
    Each party to bear own legal costs.

    Viewing
    Strictly via the Landlord's sole agent, Drivers and Norris

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