This mid-terraced shop has been used in the past as a tea room and courtyard tea garden but in the last 9 years has operated as a gift shop and selling costume jewellery, gifts, cards, as well as garden ornaments within the walled courtyard. Gross turnover estimated to be around £180,000.
The courtyard is approached through a covered walkway and has two large timber doors for security. The premises are available with vacant possession, suitable for a range of uses (subject to any necessary planning consents).
Alternatively, the existing business can be included within the sale price, with stock and fixtures and fittings available by separate negotiation.
The shop offers about 465 square feet of retail plus the courtyard where there is also a outbuilding/ store and large cloakroom.
The owner’s apartment is approached from a central internal staircase or a rear external staircase from the courtyard.
There are 2 bedrooms, a lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen and bathroom/W.C. The apartment has oil fired radiator central heating.
The property offers comfortable cosy living quarters in a convenient location.
AGENTS NOTE
The adjoining property neighbour has a right of way through the timber door over the courtyard to their rear back gate.
The property is in a conservation area.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf.
Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change pf planning use is the buyers responsibility.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage. There is no gas at the property.
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£5,600 UBR. As of April 2026, the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) multipliers are 43.2p in the pound for properties with a Rateable Value below £51,000 and 48.0p for properties at £51,000 or above.
The Rateable Value has been obtained from the Valuation Office Agency at the time these details were prepared. Prospective occupiers should verify the current Rateable Value and multiplier with the Valuation Office Agency or via the GOV.UK website.
Small Business Rate Relief (up to 100%) may apply for properties with a Rateable Value below £12,000, subject to eligibility and local authority assessment.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
B
