The property occupies an excellent location on Widemarsh Street, which links High Town with the new Old Market retail development. Nearby retailers, both national and local, include Primark, Marks & Spencer, WHSmith, New Look, Boots and branches of Banks in High Town, while the City Centre Tesco Supermarket with its underground car park is a short distance away.

DESCRIPTION

The accommodation comprises a ground floor sales area with open spiral staircase to further first floor sales accommodation (currently used as an office), with second floor offices above. There is air-conditioning throughout the premises.

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor - Retail 38.1 Sq m 410 Sq ft

First Floor - Sales/Office 40.0 Sq m 431 Sq ft

Second Floor - Offices 50.2 Sq m 541 Sq ft

Total 128.3 Sq m 1,382 Sq ft

TERMS

The property is available on a new lease - rent by negotiation.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected.

EPC

Energy Performance Certificate Rating Band D - details available on request.

BUSINESS RATES

The 2017 Valuation Office Agency List shows the property having a Rateable Value of £15,750. The multiplier for the 2021/22 year is 49.9p in the pound. The rates payable may be subject to transitional adjustment.

General retail premises benefit from a 100% discount off the Business Rates for the first 3 months of the 2021 to 2022 tax year (1 April 2021-30 June 2021) and a 66% discount off the Business Rates for the rest of the 2021 to 2022 tax year (1 July 2021-31 March 2022).

See retail discount regulations for further guidance.

Prospective tenants should confirm their liability with Herefordshire Council.

HBID

The property is within the Hereford Business Improvement District (www.herefordbid.co.uk) and is subject to a levy of 1.2% on the 2010 List Rateable Value of £16,000.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Herefordshire Council, Town Hall, St Owen Street, Hereford.

Telephone: 01432 260000