Retail to let

LOCATION:
East Bergholt is a large, attractive village on the Essex/Suffolk border located approximately 8 miles south of Ipswich and 10 miles north of Colchester.
With excellent transport links, the village is served by the A12 and a mainline rail service to London Liverpool Street from the nearby town, Manningtree, which lies approximately 3 miles to the east of the village.
The property occupies a prominent position in the centre of the village. Nearby occupiers include a fashion store, pharmacy, café, estate agent and pub.
DESCRIPTION:
The property comprises a single-storey retail premises. The accommodation is primarily open plan and comprises a retail area together with storage areas, office, WC and kitchen facilities to the rear.
The main retail area benefits from a glazed frontage and is fitted with a suspended ceiling incorporating a combination of recessed and ceiling-mounted air conditioning units as well as LED lighting.
Externally, there is on-street car parking to the front.
ACCOMMODATION:
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]
Main Retail Area1,399 sq ft [129.97 sq m]
Ancillary / Storage Areas 381 sq ft [ 35.39 sq m]
Total1,780 sq ft [165.36 sq m]
SERVICES:
We understand that the property is connected to mains 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.
BUSINESS RATES:
According to the Valuation Office Agency website, the premises has a Rateable Value of £14,000. The rates payable (2025/26) is £6,986 per annum based on the current UBR of £0.499.
The property may be eligible for small business rates subject to individual circumstances. Interested parties should make their own enquiries 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 of the suitability of their intended use.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 2BX
Telephone 0300 123 4000
TERMS:
The premises are available on a new full repairing and insuring business lease upon terms to be agreed and at an initial rent of £16,000 per annum exclusive.
VAT:
The property is not VAT elected although the landlord reserves the right to waive the exemption and charge VAT upon the rent at the standard rate of 20%.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
TBC
LEGAL COSTS:
Each party is to be responsible for its own legal costs incurred during the course of the transaction.