Retail Property (Out of Town)

An excellent opportunity to occupy a prominent and highly visible ground floor commercial premises at 2 Benfleet Road, Benfleet.

Extending to approximately 645 sq ft, the property provides a predominantly open-plan trading area with an attractive glazed shopfront directly onto Benfleet Road. The premises were most recently operated as a dry cleaners and retain a practical retail layout, including fitted counters, display/storage shelving and hanging/display facilities.

The property offers considerable flexibility and could suit a range of retail, service, showroom, office or other commercial uses, subject to the necessary planning and landlord consents.

LOCATION

The surrounding area comprises a mixture of established residential neighbourhoods and local commercial premises, creating a strong and readily accessible local catchment. Benfleet Road connects with the wider local road network and provides convenient access towards the A13, Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh and surrounding areas. Hadleigh and South Benfleet both provide a range of shops, independent businesses and everyday amenities. Castle Point Borough Council identifies Hadleigh as an established shopping area with a mix of convenience and independent retailers, while South Benfleet similarly offers a broad range of independent stores and services. The location is also well served by public transport. Benfleet railway station, approximately 2 miles away, provides rail connections including services towards London Fenchurch Street and Southend. T

THE PROPERTY

The premises comprise a ground floor retail/commercial unit extending to approximately 645 sq ft. The accommodation is arranged principally as a large, open-plan customer-facing area, providing excellent flexibility for a prospective occupier to configure the premises around their own requirements. Key features include: Approximately 645 sq ft / 60 sq m of ground floor accommodation Prominent glazed frontage onto Benfleet Road Excellent visibility to passing traffic Predominantly open-plan layout Enclosed ancillary area to the rear Existing suspended lighting The existing layout would be particularly useful for a retailer, service operator, showroom or customer-facing business, while the open nature of the accommodation means that the space could readily be adapted to a new occupier's requirements.

TENURE

The property is offered by way of a new lease for a term to be agreed. Rent: £12,000 per annum exclusive. The lease will be subject to terms to be agreed between the parties and the usual legal formalities.

BUSINESS RATES

£14,500 RATEABLE VALUE Prospective tenants should make their own enquiries with Castle Point Borough Council to confirm the actual rates liability and eligibility for relief. The figure above is an indication only and the actual bill may be affected by the occupier's circumstances, transitional arrangements and other applicable reliefs.

ADMINISTRATION FEE

Following the agreement of terms, the prospective tenant or buyer is required to pay an administration fee of £200 + VAT to Gilbert & Rose Commercial Limited. This covers the full cost of referencing, identity checks, and suitability assessments.

DISCLAIMER

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.