The premises is a fully let investment with a café/retail unit on the ground floor and a fully let income producing HMO on part ground floor and upper parts of the property. The premises comprises a ground floor, predominantly open plan lock up retail shop with a current rent of £7,200 per annum. The HMO is let to a charity in its entirety and produces an income of £36,000 per annum.

The property is situated near the coastline of West Sussex, on Gratwicke Road in Worthing. It is at the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community. Local shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as multiple independent retailers, surround the area. The premises is located 0.5 miles from the town centre and Worthing mainline train station. The subject property is located in a prominent position off Montague Street.

A location plan and street view can be viewed online through Google Maps by typing in the following postcode: BN11 4BH.

We understand the property has the use class E of the Town and Country Planning Act 2020, but we advise any potential tenant to liaise with the planning authority. The HMO is licensed and registered.

VAT will not be chargeable on the terms quoted.

The current Rateable Value provided by the Valuation Office Agency www.voa.gov.uk for the retail element is £3,850.

However, since the premise has a rateable value lower than £12,000, occupiers can expect to benefit from 100% rate relief, subject to status: https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-business-rates .

The EPC for the property is E-54.

Each party is responsible for their own legal fees.

Strictly by appointment through sole letting agent, Oakley Property