Commercial Property To Let, Wantage, Oxon

An exceptionally prominent and attractive commercial premises occupying a highly visible trading position within the heart of Wantage Market Place. The property offers versatile Use Class E accommodation arranged over ground floor and basement levels, making it suitable for a wide variety of retail, showroom, office, medical, leisure, professional services, beauty, wellness and studio-based businesses.

Benefiting from an impressive glazed frontage overlooking the Market Place, the premises enjoy excellent levels of natural light and substantial exposure to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the day. The property has most recently been utilised as a high-quality kitchen showroom and presents exceptionally well, offering a stylish and contemporary environment capable of supporting a premium customer-facing operation.

The accommodation combines character features with modern presentation, creating an appealing commercial space that is ready for immediate occupation. The basement provides valuable ancillary storage and operational space, while the rear service access and yard area offer practicality rarely found within town centre premises.

Location

Wantage is a thriving and expanding market town serving a substantial catchment population across southern Oxfordshire, including the neighbouring and rapidly growing settlement of Grove. The town benefits from excellent road communication links via the A338 and A417, with the A34 trunk road accessible approximately six miles to the east, providing routes north towards Oxford and the Midlands and south towards Newbury and the M4 corridor.

The premises occupy a prime trading position on the western side of Market Place, widely regarded as the town's principal commercial and retail destination. Nearby occupiers include a strong mix of national, regional and independent businesses including Specsavers, Costa Coffee, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Nationwide Building Society, Savers, Fat Face, Card Factory, Wildwood Kitchen and a variety of professional and hospitality operators.

The location enjoys strong footfall generated by the town centre's retail, leisure and service offering together with regular market activity and nearby public parking facilities.

Accommodation

(All dimensions approximate)

Ground Floor

Front Sales / Retail Area

1. Approx. 4.72m wide narrowing to 2.79m
2. Approx. 5.00m depth

Rear Sales / Ancillary Area

1. Approx. 5.18m wide narrowing to 3.62m
2. Approx. 3.24m depth
3. Access to rear yard
4. WC facilities
5. Tea station
6. Stairs to basement

Basement

Two-part basement suitable for storage, stock holding or ancillary business use.

External

1. Small enclosed rear yard
2. Brick-built store room
3. Pedestrian access towards Alfred Street and Mill Street

Rental Terms

The premises are available on a new lease at:

£1,350 per calendar month

(£16,200 per annum exclusive)

A new effectively full repairing and insuring lease is available for a term to be agreed.

Business Rates

Rateable Value: £11,250

Based upon current thresholds, occupiers qualifying for Small Business Rate Relief may benefit from reduced or nil rates liability. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the rating authority.

VAT

We understand VAT is payable in addition to the rent.

Service Charge

A contribution towards the building insurance premium and maintenance of common parts is understood to be payable in addition to the rent.

Utilities

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Telephone and broadband services are available subject to subscription and provider availability.

EPC

Energy Performance Rating: D (76)

Full certificate available upon request.

Planning

The premises benefit from Use Class E, allowing a wide range of commercial, business and service uses including:

1. Retail
2. Offices
3. Professional services
4. Medical and consultancy uses
5. Beauty and wellness businesses
6. Fitness and studio uses
7. Showrooms
8. Café and certain food-related operations (subject to any necessary consents)

Interested parties should make their own planning enquiries regarding their intended use.

Local Authority

Vale of White Horse District Council

Abbey House

Abbey Close

Abingdon

OX14 3JN

Tel: 01235 422422

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the sole letting agent:

Green & Co Commercial & Development Agency

33 Market Place, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8AL

James Carroll

Tel: 01235 763561

Email: james.carroll@greenand.co.uk