Retail premises to let in Weston Road, Stafford ST16

80/82 Weston Road is a substantial end terrace property benefitting from retail use having traded as a diy store for decades. The property will suit other uses including a convenience store, Cafe, offices etc. Featuring a sizeable upstairs and garage to the rear, this prominent property is currently undergoing refurbishment and when complete, will benefit from having new external render and new WC facilities.

Description

The property comprises a two storey end terrace building of solid brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. Formerly a diy store, it benefits from having a large frontage incorporating two display windows and an entrance door. With Retail use established, the property may suit a variety of other trades including Cafe, Offices or a Convenience Store.

The property has the benefit of rear access via a roller door with parking available immediately in front. We have been advised that the access passage to the rear belongs to the property.

Location

The property is located on Weston Road on the junction with St Thomas Street in a mixed residential and commercial part of Stafford. On street parking is available in front of the property and amenities in the form of a Convenience Store, Pubs and takeaways are within a short distance. Sat Nav users should use post code ST16 3RW.

Accommodation

Ground floor
Retail Sales: 650 Sq ft (60.39 Sq m)
Stores: 241 Sq ft (22.38 Sq m)

WC

Rear Store: 114 Sq ft (10.60 Sq m)

First floor

Front lhs Store: 165 Sq ft (15.30 Sq m)
Front rhs Store: 171 Sq ft (15.85 Sq m)
Rear lhs Store: 167 Sq ft (15.33 Sq m)
Rear rhs Store: 179 Sq ft (16.64 Sq m)
Rear Room: 94 Sq ft (8.68 Sq m)

WC

Cellar: 155 Sq ft (14.37 Sq m)
Estimated Area within roof space:
500Sq ft (46.45 Sq m)

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity are all connected to the property. Whilst the property has no gas meter a connection is nearby.

Rating

**** zero rates applicable ****

The voa website advises the rateable value for 2024/25 is £5,100. 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.

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.

Tenure

A new Tenants Fri lease for a term of 3 years or more.

Rent
Yr1: £16,000 rising to £18,000 in year two and £20,000 in year three. Alternatively the landlord will consider a rent of £18,000 per annum for the first three years of the lease.

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.

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.

Vat

We have been advised that no VAT is payable on this property.

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.