An excellent investment opportunity to acquire the Freehold interest of this commercial building in the heart of Freshwater village with planning permission to convert the first floor to residential accommodation.

The property currently comprises two separately accessed commercial units with a good sized shop unit to the ground floor and an office premises to the first floor. There is an enclosed courtyard area to the rear of the building with a gated side access from Avenue Road. A property to the rear of Clifton Buildings enjoys a pedestrian right of way over the courtyard and along the side access to Avenue Road.

The ground floor double fronted shop unit has a popular café business as a tenant with an extended lease until April 2028 and comprises of a main front retail space as well as a separate kitchen area, rear store and a WC.

The first floor office premises is currently vacant and has the benefit of recently granted planning permission to be converted into residential use if required. Alternatively, a new commercial tenant could be sought. The office space is currently subdivided into three separate office areas, a reception/office space, an internal storage room, two WCs and a small kitchen space. To the ground floor there is also an additional store room adjacent to the staircase. Above the office space is a large roof space which could also provide even further accommodation should any necessary permission/building regulation be granted.

Location - Freshwater is the main commercial centre of the West Wight and enjoys a number of popular beaches and bays, together with miles of downland and coastal walks and trails making the area a popular tourist destination, attracting a large number of visitors to the village and surrounding area. The premises is situated in the heart of this thriving West Wight village, along the main commercial street and is adjacent to well established local business and services including a Pharmacy, newsagent, bakery, butchers/fishmongers to name but a few. There is 30 minute restricted public on-road parking directly opposite the premises as well as a longer stay public car park around a hundred yards away.

Cepc Rating - Ground Floor Shop Unit - B
First Floor Office - B

Tenure - Freehold and subject to a lease on both commercial units.
Shop Unit £7500 per annum - Lease until 19th April 2023 with a five year extension of the lease until 19th April 2028 incorporating a 36 month rent review within the five year extension period.
Office Premises Previously £6000 per annum - Currently Vacant.

Postcode - PO40 9UT

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent, Spence Willard.

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