Retail to let

The property comprises a terraced two story retail unit. The ground floor provides the main retail area, with connected store room to the rear. The first floor offers additional ancillary storage or office accommodation, along with kitchen and WC facilities.
The main retail area is fitted with suspended ceiling, air-conditioning, slatwall racking and vinyl floor coverings. The unit benefits from a fully glazed frontage onto Westgate Street.
ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas]
Ground Floor
Retail Area: 684 sq ft [ 63.54 sq m]
Store: 55 sq ft [ 5.07 sq m]
First Floor
Retail Store/Offices 1,843 sq ft [ 171.22 sq m]
WCs: -- --
Total Net Internal Floor Area: 2,581 sq ft [ 239.83 sq m]
BUSINESS RATES
According to the Valuation Office Agency website, the premises has a Rateable Value of £36,750. The rates payable (2026/27) is £14,038 per annum based on the current UBR for of £0.382 and assumes the occupier will benefit from Retail, Hospitality & Leisure relief .
All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates liability.
PLANNING
The property has planning permission for retail use within Class E(a) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). It would also be suitable for a range of other uses falling within Class E, such as professional services or medical/health-related uses, subject to any necessary consents.
All interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to confirm the suitability of their intended use.
SERVICES
It is understood the premises is connected to mains water, electricity 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.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
B (34) Rating ref: 0427-9569-2136-2105-7743
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Ipswich Borough Council, Grafton House, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DE
Tel: 01473 432000
TERMS
The unit is available by way of a new effective full repairing and insuring business lease upon terms to be agreed at an initial rent of £28,000 per annum exclusive.
The rent subject to VAT.
LEGAL COSTS
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective purchasers identity, residence and source of funds prior to proceeding with an agreed sale.