Retail premises for sale

Palace Street, Canterbury CT1

A unique opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed freehold commercial premises, offered for sale with vacant possession. Occupying a prime trading position within Canterbury's historic city centre, the property stands adjacent to the Old City Walls and directly opposite the entrance gates to The King's School, enjoying a highly prominent position with exceptional levels of footfall.

The premises extend to approximately 980 sq ft (91 sq m), with retail and ancillary accommodation arranged over three floors together with a basement. The ground floor provides an open-plan retail area with an attractive glazed frontage, whilst the upper floors provide a kitchen, staff room, two offices and a shower room.

To the rear, an enclosed courtyard extends to approximately 15ft (4.7m) and provides access to a utility room and WC, together with valuable outdoor seating space.

The premises are considered suitable for a variety of retail, café or professional service uses within Use Class E, subject to consent, and are offered with vacant possession and no onward chain.

Location

Palace Street occupies a prime position within the heart of Canterbury's historic city centre and Old City Walls, within close proximity of Canterbury Cathedral and directly opposite the entrance gates to The King's School. The surrounding area offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, cafés, bars and highly regarded restaurants, together with the city's extensive cultural and leisure amenities. Canterbury West railway station is approximately 0.5 miles distant and provides high-speed services to London St Pancras, whilst Canterbury bus station is approximately 0.4 miles distant. The city also provides convenient access to the A2/M2 and subsequent motorway network.

Accommodation

The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:

Basement

• Basement Space (3.42m x 2.82m (11'2" x 9'3"))

Ground Floor

• Retail Space (9.37m x 2.67m (30'8" x 8'9"))

First Floor

• Kitchen (3.60m x 2.64m (11'9" x 8'7"))

• Staff Room (3.98m x 3.69m (13'0" x 12'1"))

Second Floor

• Office (3.68m x 3.51m (12'0" x 11'6"))

• Office (2.80m x 2.78m (9'2" x 9'1"))

• Shower Room

Outside

• Utility (2.98m x 2.51m (9'9" x 8'2"))

• W/C

Rateable Values

According to the Valuation Office Agency website the property's ground, first and second floor current description is 'Hairdressing salon and premises' and the Rateable Value is currently £13,000.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.