80/82 Weston Road is a substantial end terrace property benefitting from retail use having traded as a DIY store for decades. The property will suit other uses including a convenience store, Cafe, offices etc. Featuring a sizeable upstairs and garage to the rear, this prominent property is currently undergoing refurbishment and when complete, will benefit from having new external render and new WC facilities.

Description:

The property comprises a two storey end terrace building of solid brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. Formerly a DIY store, it benefits from having a large frontage incorporating two display windows and an entrance door. With Retail use established, the property may suit a variety of other trades including Cafe, Offices or a Convenience Store.

The property has the benefit of rear access via a roller door with parking available immediately in front. We have been advised that the access passage to the rear belongs to the property.

Location:

The property is located on Weston Road on the junction with St Thomas Street in a mixed residential and commercial part of Stafford. On street parking is available in front of the property and amenities in the form of a Convenience Store, Pubs and takeaways are within a short distance. Sat Nav users should use post code ST16 3RW.

Accommodation:

GROUND FLOOR
Retail Sales: 650 Sq ft (60.39 Sq m)
Stores: 241 Sq ft (22.38 Sq m)
WC
Rear Store: 114 Sq ft (10.60 Sq m)

FIRST FLOOR
Front LHS Store: 165 Sq ft (15.30 Sq m)
Front RHS Store: 171 Sq ft (15.85 Sq m)
Rear LHS Store: 167 Sq ft (15.33 Sq m)
Rear RHS Store: 179 Sq ft (16.64 Sq m)
Rear Room: 94 Sq ft (8.68 Sq m)
WC

Cellar: 155 Sq ft (14.37 Sq m)
Estimated Area within roof space:
500Sq ft (46.45 Sq m)

Rating:

**** ZERO RATES APPLICABLE ****

The VOA website advises the rateable value for 2024/25 is £5,100. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 51.2p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for upto100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.

Tenure:

A new Tenants FRI lease for a term of 3 years or more.

Rent
Yr1: £16,000 rising to £18,000 in year two and £20,000 in year three. Alternatively the landlord will consider a rent of £18,000 per annum for the first three years of the lease.

Credit Check:

On agreed terms the ingoing tenant will be required to pay a fee of £85 to buttersjohnbee for the application and collation of references and credit data from a third party. The application process will, under normal circumstances take between two and five working days. The applicant will be required to complete a simple online form for submission to our credit reference agency. Application fee will be payable in advance and will not be refundable.

Proof of Identity:

To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, on acceptance of an offer for purchase or letting, the buyer or prospective tenant will be required to provide identification to Butters John Bee. Where a property is due to go to auction, all bidders will be required to register prior to auction.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment via bjb commercial, Suite 1, Albion House, No.2 Etruria Office Village, Forge Lane, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5RQ
Telephone 01782 212201. Opening hours are 9.00-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.