Retail premises for sale

Originally constructed as a terrace of four properties, the premises has been the home of Goodwins Jewellers for over a century. All four properties are now merged into one premises which comprises a sales area, together with office, storage and workshop accommodation on ground and first floor. To the rear is an enclosed yard area offering expansion potential or private amenity space. The properties
were originally constructed in the Victorian era of traditional brick elevations supporting pitched tiled roof surfaces and now offer the opportunity to be used for a range of commercial uses with the potential to convert the first floor into residential accommodation, subject to planning.

General Description

Originally constructed as a terrace of four properties, the
premises has been the home of Goodwins Jewellers for
over a century. All four properties are now merged into
one premises which comprises a sales area, together with
office, storage and workshop accommodation on ground and
first floor. To the rear is an enclosed yard area offering
expansion potential or private amenity space. The properties
were originally constructed in the Victorian era of traditional
brick elevations supporting pitched tiled roof surfaces and now
offer the opportunity to be used for a range of commercial uses
with the potential to convert the first floor into residential
accommodation, subject to planning.

Location

The property occupies a prominent location towards the top of
Hope Street and has a 104’ roadside frontage. Hope Street is
one of the principal roads within the city centre and forms part
of the inner ring road and access to the multi-storey car parks
forming part of the Potteries Shopping Centre. On-street
parking is to the front and there are multiple public car parks
within 100 yards.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity connected. There are a
number of night store heaters in the main sales area. No
services have been tested by the agents.

Vat

The sale price is not subject to VAT.

Tenure

Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant
possession upon completion.

Business Rates

Rateable Value: £8,700
Rates Payable: £4,341.30 pa (24/25)

Note: If you qualify for Small Business Rates Relief you should
be entitled to a 100% rates payable exemption.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
3 x sales areas 1,083 sq ft
2x store rooms 151 sq ft
Office 132 sq ft
2x workshops 293 sq ft
Total 1,659 sq ft

First Floor
7x store rooms 977 sq ft
2x WCs 107 sq ft
Kitchen 53 sq ft
Utility 56 sq ft
Total 1,193 sq ft
Total gia 2,852 sq ft

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Anti Money Laundering Regulations

In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations,
two forms of identification will be required (e.g.
Photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the
applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost
of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where
appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.