Retail premises to let in Abbots Road, Stoke-On-Trent ST2

An extensive ground floor retail unit which was previously occupied by McColls convenience store and Post Office. Benefitting from off street parking, air conditioning/heating and a modern internal appearance, the property will suit a variety of uses with an immediate opportunity for a retailer to re-open and benefit from longstanding trade.

Description

A single storey property of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof occupying a prominent position on Abbots Road and benefitting from off street parking immediately in front. The premises have most recently traded as a McColls convenience store and as such will suit a similar use moving forward. The shop frontage has double doors and display windows with electric roller security shutters, to the side is an area suitable for loading/unloading with a door leading directly into the rear store room.

Internally the property features an extensive sales area with suspended ceilings, recessed lighting and combined air con/heating units. There is a kitchen and staff room at the rear, accessible via the store room and an office and WC to the left hand side of the property with separate access from the main entrance foyer.

Location

The property is located on Abbotts Road in the Carmountside area of Stoke-on-Trent close to Abbey Hulton and Leek Road. Sat Nav post code: ST2 8EA.

Accommodation

Ground Floor Retail Unit comprising:
Sales Area: 2,105 Sq ft (195.55 Sq m)
Stores: 553 Sq ft (51.37 Sq m)
Staff/Kitchen: 104 Sq ft (9.66 Sq m)
Office: 134 Sq ft (12.45 Sq m)

WC

Services

All mains services are available subject to any reconnection which may be necessary.

Planning

Bjb recommend that potential occupiers make their own enquiries to the local authority in order to satisfy themselves that their proposed use is authorised in planning terms.

Rating

The voa website advises the rateable value for 2023/24 is £26,750. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 51.2p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for upto100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.

Tenure - Leasehold

Leasehold - on new terms to be agreed for a preferred term of 3 years or more.

Energy Performance Certificate

EPC Rating: C - 69
EPC Validity: Expires 26th November 2030

Proof Of Identity

To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee. Where a property is due to go to auction, all bidders will be required to register prior to auction.

Credit Check

On agreed terms the ingoing tenant will be required to pay a fee of £85 to buttersjohnbee for the application and collation of references and credit data from a third party. The application process will, under normal circumstances take between two and five working days. The applicant will be required to complete a simple online form for submission to our credit reference agency. Application fee will be payable in advance and will not be refundable.

Vat

We have been advised Vat is applicable to this property.

Legal Costs - Letting

The ingoing tenant is responsible for the landlord's legal costs in connection with the preparation of the lease.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment via bjb commercial, Suite 1, Albion House, No.2 Etruria Office Village, Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQ
Telephone . Opening hours are 9.00-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.