Suite 103b, Artavia House
9 Queens Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 8HW
Shops 11 & 12 – Queens Walk, Barnstaple
Rare chance to lease a larger combined retail/office unit of approx. 39m² in the busy Queens Walk, linking Queen Street Car Park and Bear Street.
Competitive rent of £750 pcm, flexible Class E use, and landlords open to long-term, short-term, or pop-up lets. With a combined rateable value under £12,000, eligible occupiers may also benefit from 100% small business rates relief.
Contact Collyers Estate Agents on 01271 377237 to book a viewing.
The Situation
A rare opportunity to lease a larger combined retail unit within the busy Queens Walk, ideally located between Queen Street Car Park – one of Barnstaple’s largest and busiest car parks – and Bear Street. With strong pedestrian footfall, this is a prime location for attracting new customers.
The Description
Following refurbishment, Shops 11 and 12 have been knocked through to create one larger, versatile retail/office space, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of business uses. The unit benefits from an open-plan layout, with access to shared toilet and tea/coffee facilities available to all occupants of Queens Walk.
The Proposal
£9,000 per annum (£750 per month)
Lease terms by negotiation (minimum 2 years)
Flexible Letting Options
In addition to standard lease agreements, the landlords are open to:
Short-term lettings
Pop-up shop opportunities
This makes the unit suitable both for established operators seeking a permanent base and for independents or start-ups wishing to test the market.
The Accommodation
Approx. 39m² total
Left-hand side: 18.34m²
Right-hand side: 20.61m²
Open-plan layout
Access to shared WC and kitchen facilities
Planning
Falls within Class E of the Town and Country (Use Classes Order 1987), allowing for a wide variety of uses including retail, office, café, and other commercial activities (subject to consents where required).
Rates
According to the 2023 Rating List:
Shop 11 Rateable Value: £3,300
Shop 12 Rateable Value: £3,750
Combined, both are well under the £12,000 threshold, meaning occupiers may be eligible for 100% small business rates relief. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with North Devon District Council.
Energy Performance Certificate
Available upon request.
Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Key Selling Points
Prominent position in Queens Walk
Larger combined unit offering approx. 39m² of space
Strong pedestrian footfall from Queen Street Car Park
Landlord open to flexible letting terms
Competitive rent at £750 pcm
Potential 100% business rates relief
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Collyers Estate Agents on 01271 377237.
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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