Description

A recently refurbished mixed-use property in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine, ideal for retail, café or beauty operators. Gardner Street is pedestrianised Friday to Sunday and on public holidays (11:00–19:00), with vehicle access Monday to Thursday, ensuring excellent visibility and high footfall throughout the week.

The ground floor offers an open-plan trading area with full-height glazed frontage, recently installed CCTV and intruder alarm system, hardwood flooring, electric radiators, and spot and track lighting. The lower ground floor includes treatment rooms, ancillary storage, and a customer/staff WC.

The upper floors comprise a self-contained two-bedroom maisonette accessed via an internal staircase at the rear of the shop, suitable for owner occupation or additional income.

Key Features

• Prime North Laine Location with High Footfall
• Stylish and Recently Refurbished Retail, Café or Beauty Space with Full-Height Glazed Frontage
• Self-Contained Two-Bedroom Maisonette Above (Currently Let at £1,400 pcm)
• Pedestrianised Street Friday to Sunday and Public Holidays

Commercial Accommodation

Arranged over two floors:

Ground Floor: 428 sq ft (39.8 m2)

• Internal Width (Max): 14’3”
• Internal Depth (Max): 35’6”
• Max Floor-to-ceiling height: 8.82 feet (2.69 meters)

Lower Ground Floor: 237 sq ft (22 m2)

• Treatment Room 1: 68 sq ft (6.3 m2)
• Treatment Room 2: 57 sq ft (5.3 m2)
• Store/Staff Area: 112 sq ft (10.4 m2)
• Max Floor-to-ceiling height: 6.5 feet (1.98 meters)

Commercial Total Accommodation (NIA): 579 sq ft (53.8 m2)

Residential Accommodation

Above the commercial space, a self-contained two-bedroom maisonette is accessed via an internal staircase at the rear of the shop.

First Floor: 213 sq ft (19.8 m2) comprises an open-plan kitchen with fitted cabinetry and storage, along with a west-facing bedroom featuring a bay window overlooking Gardner Street.

Second Floor: 234 sq ft (21.7 m2) provides a second west-facing bedroom, also with a bay window, offering excellent natural light, plus a shower room with WC.

The apartment offers flexibility for owner occupation or additional rental income, currently generating £1,400 pcm (£16,800 per annum).

Residential Total Accommodation (NIA): 447 sq ft (41.5 m2)

Lease

Held for a term of 12 years lease ending on, and including 1st September 2031.

Passing Rent - £39,000 per annum, exclusive (payable in advance on the usual quarter days).

Tenant Only Break Option - 2nd September 2027 (given 6 months' written notice).

The lease is inside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 - Part II (as amended). 

Alternatively, a new lease is available on application.

Premium

Price on Application - To reflect the prime location, the added value offered by the upper residential accommodation, and the high standard of refurbishment throughout, making the property attractive to a broad spectrum of potential operators.

Repairing Liability

An effective Full Repairing & Insuring lease.

Business Rates

• Billing Authority: Brighton & Hove
• Description: Shop and premises
• Rateable Value: £19,500
• Valid from 1 April 2023 to present

VAT

VAT will not be payable on the terms quoted.

Legal & Professional Fees

Each party is to pay their own legal and professional fees incurred.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070).