Retail to let

The property comprises a terraced building arranged predominantly over two storeys, with an additional attic conversion forming a third storey.
The ground floor provides a large open plan retail area, currently configured as a serving and seating area. The accommodation then steps up towards the rear, where it incorporates the kitchen, additional seating area, and ancillary facilities including WCs, staff room, and storage rooms.
The residential accommodation is accessed from the rear of the property, off Highland Road, via a ground floor extension that leads to an internal staircase. The flat provides a well-proportioned two/three bedroom apartment, arranged with a kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining room, and additional store room.
ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net/Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Retail Unit [NIA]
Main Retail Area inc. Add. Seating Area: 1,582 sq ft [146.96 sq m]
Ancillary Accommodation: 703 sq ft [ 65.73 sq m]
Total Net Internal Floor Area: 2,285 sq ft [212.69 sq m]
Apartment [GIA]
First Floor Area: 911 sq ft [ 84.67 sq m]
Second Floor Area: 302 sq ft [ 28.02 sq m]
Total Gross Internal Floor Area: 1,213 sq ft [112.69 sq m]
BUSINESS RATES / COUNCIL TAX
According to the VOA, the retail premises has a Rateable Value of £29,500 with a Rates Payable (2026/27) of £11,269 per annum. The Rates Payable referred to above are based on the UBR of £0.382 and assumes the occupier will benefit from Retail, Hospitality & Leisure relief .
The residential accommodation falls within Council Tax Band A.
All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates & council tax liability.
PLANNING
As of 1st September 2020, the retail element is understood to fall within Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), which permits a range of commercial, business and service uses without the need for planning permission for change of use.
All interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to confirm their intended use.
SERVICES
It is understood the property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all those serving the property including IT and telecommunications.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
East Suffolk District Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1RT. Tel: 01394 444832
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
Commercial: B (41) Rating ref: 1160-6591-5601-7569-5316
Residential: E (40) Rating ref: 0658-0089-6223-8071-4960
TERMS
The premises are available on a new business lease upon terms to be agreed and at an initial rent of £35,000 per annum exclusive.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs.