Key Features:
- Immediate occupation available
- Excellent rail and road connectivity
- Strong local demographics and consumer spend
- Flexible Class E commercial use
- Previously fitted for beauty and aesthetics use
- Suitable for a variety of alternative business uses
- Prime Hitchin town centre location
- Affluent and high-footfall trading environment
- Attractive Grade II Listed building
- No premium payable
- Passing rent of £45,000 per annum
- Approx. 1,690 sq ft over four floors
COMMERCIAL PREMISES TO LET IN THE HEART OF HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE
An exceptional opportunity to secure a landmark town centre commercial premises within one of Hertfordshire’s most affluent and sought-after market towns.
Previously operating as a successful beauty and aesthetics salon, the property is now available with vacant possession, creating a rare chance for an established operator, expanding business, or ambitious new venture to acquire a substantial and characterful premises in a thriving commercial location.
The property has been thoughtfully configured for beauty, aesthetics, wellness, and treatment use, enabling an incoming occupier within the same sector to commence trading with minimal setup costs and immediate operational potential. Equally, the flexible Class E planning use provides scope for a variety of alternative commercial uses including offices, medical, consultancy, retail, showroom, studio, fitness, or lifestyle concepts, subject to any necessary consents.
Importantly, there is no premium payable, making this an extremely attractive and cost-effective opportunity within a highly desirable trading location. The premises are available at a passing rent of £45,000 per annum, allowing incoming occupiers to focus investment into their own business growth rather than goodwill acquisition costs.
Arranged over four floors and extending to approximately 1,690 sq ft, the property combines period charm with flexible commercial accommodation and occupies a highly visible position close to Hitchin Market Square and the town’s established retail and hospitality circuit.
Hitchin itself continues to grow in popularity as a commuter and lifestyle destination, benefitting from an affluent demographic, strong independent retail offering, vibrant café and restaurant culture, and excellent transport links to London and Cambridge. The town has repeatedly been recognised as one of the UK’s most desirable market towns and benefits from strong levels of footfall and consumer spend.
This is a rare turnkey-style opportunity offering immediate occupation potential, long-term flexibility, and excellent trading prospects within a prime Hertfordshire location.
BUSINESS:
Business Type: Vacant Premises.
For Sale As A Going Concern: No.
Reason For Sale: Vacant Premises.
PREMISES:
The property comprises an attractive self-contained Grade II Listed commercial building arranged over basement, ground, first, and second floors.
The accommodation is currently fitted to provide reception areas, treatment and consulting rooms, ancillary storage, kitchen facilities, and WC accommodation, all presented in good decorative order throughout.
The layout is particularly well suited to beauty, aesthetics, wellness, healthcare, consultancy, or lifestyle operators, whilst still offering excellent flexibility for alternative Class E commercial uses.
Approximate net usable floor areas are as follows:
Basement – 273 sq ft.Ground Floor – 696 sq ft.First Floor – 343 sq ft.Second Floor – 378 sq ft.Total Approximate Area: 1,690 sq ft (157.07 sq m).
LOCATION:
Hitchin is an affluent and highly regarded North Hertfordshire market town with a population of approximately 35,000, located around 36 miles north of Central London.
The town benefits from excellent transport connectivity via the A1(M), A505, and nearby M1 motorway network, whilst Hitchin railway station provides direct and frequent services to London King’s Cross in approximately 30 minutes, making the town exceptionally popular with professionals and commuters.
The property occupies a prime town centre position on Bucklersbury, moments from the historic Market Square and surrounded by a strong mix of independent retailers, cafés, restaurants, salons, boutiques, and professional businesses.
Hitchin town centre is widely recognised for its vibrant atmosphere, historic architecture, and strong independent business community.
The town has also gained national recognition as one of the country’s most desirable places to live, attracting continued inward investment and a strong consumer demographic with healthy disposable income.
COMMENTS:
Opportunities of this nature within Hitchin town centre are increasingly rare, particularly where no premium is payable.
Whether for an established operator seeking a flagship location, a growing business looking to relocate, or an entrepreneur introducing a new commercial concept, this property offers a highly attractive combination of location, flexibility, character, and immediate occupation potential.
With Hitchin continuing to strengthen its reputation as one of Hertfordshire’s premier market towns, this represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a prominent commercial premises within a thriving and affluent business environment.
KEY INFORMATION:
AGENTS NOTE: This is a business for sale as a going concern, not an empty premises for sale or let.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: In order to release further information on the business – such as the accounts, we require you to complete a short online non-disclosure form. Please contact our office and we will provide full instructions and assist where required.
REFERENCE NUMBER: E37253B.
TENURE: Leasehold.
The purchaser will be responsible for the landlords costs and fees in connection with the assignment of, or the grant of a new lease.
RENT PAYABLE: Passing rent of £45,000 per annum.
Comprising the leasehold interest and business goodwill. Stock to be purchased separately at valuation upon completion.
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DISCLAIMER:
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Prospective buyers will be required to provide identification documentation and proof of funding during the purchasing process. Cooperation is appreciated to ensure the sale proceeds without unnecessary delays.
2. PARTICULARS: While we strive to ensure all information is accurate and reliable, it serves as a general guide only. Should any particular details be of special importance, please contact us so we can verify the information before you travel to view.
3. MEASUREMENTS: Provided room sizes are approximate and intended solely for general guidance. Prospective buyers are advised to independently verify all measurements to ensure accuracy.
4. SERVICES: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances.
