Restaurant/cafe to let in 29-31 Westgate Street, Ipswich IP1

Situation
The property, which has an iconic retail frontage, is located in a prime position on Westgate Street, one of Ipswich's busiest retail thoroughfares. Westgate Street is contiguous with Cornhill and Tavern Street and benefits from a high pedestrian footfall all-year-round.

Nearby occupiers include Marks & Spencer, Moss Bros, Primark, jd Sports, Clarks, wh Smith, Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Deichmann, The Botanist and many others.

Description
This superb Grade II Listed property is arranged over Ground, First and Second Floors, with two floors of open-plan retail space / storage, and a Second Floor of offices and staff welfare facilities.

There is access to a basement area, which houses the mains water feed. This is currently not useable for retail purposes.

Subject to the necessary planning consents, it could be combined with the neighbouring property at No. 33 Westgate Street, which comprises a further 426.5 sq m (4,591 sq ft) of additional retail and ancillary accommodation over three floors.

Accommodation (all areas are approximate)
Basement: 67.3 sq m / 725 sq ft
Ground Floor Retail Area: 429.90 sq m / 4,628 sq ft
First Floor: 420.10 sq m / 4,522 sq ft
Second Floor: 387.40 sq m / 4,170 sq ft
Total: 1,304.80 sq m / 14,044 sq ft

Planning
We believe that the property currently has Class E use consent. The premises would suit a range of commercial uses, such as clothing retail, a café or restaurant, subject to planning permission. All interested parties should contact Ipswich Borough Council.

Business Rates
Rateable Value £114,000. All interested parties should contact Ipswich Borough Council.

Services & Service Charge
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Nb: None of the services have been tested and it is the responsibility of the proposed tenant to satisfy themselves as to their operation and condition, including it and telecommunications links.

There is no Service Charge applicable.

Terms & Tenure
The premises are available to let on a Full Repairing and Insuring lease, for a term of years to be agreed. Terms upon application.

EPC

Rating 88D, certificate, valid until 1st February 2026.