Commercial Property

A ground floor commercial unit of approximately 406 sq ft on Benfleet's busy High Road, formerly a hairdressing salon and well suited to a wide variety of uses, subject to planning. Full-height glazed frontage, open-plan trading area, rear kitchenette and WC. Surrounded by established shops, cafés and homes, with one parking space included.

Location

121 High Road sits on the High Road in South Benfleet (SS7 5LN), in the Castle Point district of Essex, around 30 miles east of central London. It is part of a parade of shops and services that serves a densely built-up residential area. • Rail: Benfleet station is on the c2c line, with direct trains to London Fenchurch Street in under an hour. • Road: the High Road links to the A13, with onward access to the A127, Basildon, Southend and the wider Essex network. • Amenities: the High Road and London Road have a good mix of pubs, restaurants, independent cafés and takeaways, alongside everyday shops and services. • Neighbours: next door is a barber, so the parade already draws appointment-based customers. The unit has a prominent glazed frontage onto the pavement, giving good visibility to passing pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The Property

121 High Road is a ground floor commercial unit of approximately 406 sq ft, most recently trading as a hairdressing salon. The layout and finish suit many uses, from retail and beauty to offices or a small consulting room. Accommodation (approximate, from the floor plan) • Front sales area: open-plan, with a full-height glazed shopfront and glazed entrance door giving good street presence • Rear area: second room with wash basins and a window overlooking the parking area at the rear • Kitchenette: sink, worktop and shelving, with space for appliances • WC: with wash hand basin • Total ground floor area: 406 sq ft (approx.) Features • Tiled floor to the main trading area and electric panel heating • Strip lighting and a suspended ceiling to the rear • Established parade, with neighbouring barbers and similar businesses • 1 parking space included

Tenure

The unit is available on a new lease, for a term to be agreed, at £12,000 per annum (£1,000 per month). Incoming tenant shall be responsible for the law society lease at £550+vat

Business Rates

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present) £4,900 Small Business Rate Relief:- 100% for a sole property with rateable value of £12,000 or less

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.