MapRetail property (high street) to rent
1 Sandford Court, Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton, SY6 6BH
Retail property (high street)
653
Features and description
- Prominently located ground-floor lock-up shop with approx. 653 sq ft of well-presented sales space
- Flexible layout suitable for a wide range of retail or service-led uses
- Situated on Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton’s main shopping street, benefiting from strong footfall
- Located in a popular tourist destination with steady year-round and seasonal visitors
- Available at an asking rent of £8,500 per annum (exclusive)
Description
1 Sandford Court presents a versatile commercial lock up shop unit offering a Total Net Sales Area of Approximately 653 sq ft (60.7 sq m) of well-presented sales area, ideally suited for a wide range of retail or service-led businesses. Positioned to maximise visibility and footfall, the property provides an adaptable layout that can be tailored to meet the needs of both emerging and established operators. Available at an asking rent of £8,500 per annum (exclusive), this unit presents an attractive shop unit in a popular tourist area. Its strategic location, combined with steady seasonal and year-round visitors, makes it an excellent opportunity for businesses.
The property comprises of a prominently located ground floor lock up shop unit. The property forms part of a two storey building and is of traditional brick construction under a concrete tile roof cover with a glazed shop front. The property provides a Total Net Sales Area of Approximately 653 sq ft (60.66 sq m). There is a stores with a Total Net Internal Floor Area of Approximately 63 sq ft (5.85 sq m) and a toilet. The property would lend itself to a variety of commercial uses.
Location
The property is prominently sited on Sandford Avenue, the main retail thoroughfare in the town-centre of Church Stretton - the town’s key shopping street, with nearby neighbours such as Chocolate Haven, Rowlands Pharmacy and Appleby & Shaw.
Key Location Highlights
• Church Stretton lies in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, at the foot of the Stretton Hills, and is affectionately known
as “Little Switzerland.”
• The town sits adjacent to the A49 trunk road, giving easy road access
between Shrewsbury (about 13 miles away) and Ludlow/Hereford.
• Church Stretton has a main-line railway station on the Welsh Marches Line
(off Sandford Avenue) offering direct services to Shrewsbury, Manchester,
South Wales and beyond.
• The area supports a diverse mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants,
and services, bolstered by both local shoppers and visiting tourists drawn by
the surrounding hills and natural landscape.
This town-centre location on Sandford Avenue offers the best of both worlds: a well-established local community and easy access for commuters and day visitors, alongside a steady flow of tourists. For a retail or commercial business, the property’s position provides a strategic platform to benefit from both regular local demand and seasonal visitor uplift.
Planning
Prospective tenants should make their own enquiries. The property is understood to benefit from planning consent for Use Class E of the Town and Country Use Classes Order 1987.
Services
(Not tested at the time of our inspection) We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.
Tenure
The property is offered to let on a new Tenants Full Repairing and Insuring Lease for a length of term by negotiation. There will be rent reviews
at three yearly intervals. There will be a service charge for the communal areas further details available from the letting agents upon request.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council,
Guildhall,
Frankwell Quay,
Shrewsbury,
SY3 8HQ
1 Sandford Court presents a versatile commercial lock up shop unit offering a Total Net Sales Area of Approximately 653 sq ft (60.7 sq m) of well-presented sales area, ideally suited for a wide range of retail or service-led businesses. Positioned to maximise visibility and footfall, the property provides an adaptable layout that can be tailored to meet the needs of both emerging and established operators. Available at an asking rent of £8,500 per annum (exclusive), this unit presents an attractive shop unit in a popular tourist area. Its strategic location, combined with steady seasonal and year-round visitors, makes it an excellent opportunity for businesses.
The property comprises of a prominently located ground floor lock up shop unit. The property forms part of a two storey building and is of traditional brick construction under a concrete tile roof cover with a glazed shop front. The property provides a Total Net Sales Area of Approximately 653 sq ft (60.66 sq m). There is a stores with a Total Net Internal Floor Area of Approximately 63 sq ft (5.85 sq m) and a toilet. The property would lend itself to a variety of commercial uses.
Location
The property is prominently sited on Sandford Avenue, the main retail thoroughfare in the town-centre of Church Stretton - the town’s key shopping street, with nearby neighbours such as Chocolate Haven, Rowlands Pharmacy and Appleby & Shaw.
Key Location Highlights
• Church Stretton lies in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, at the foot of the Stretton Hills, and is affectionately known
as “Little Switzerland.”
• The town sits adjacent to the A49 trunk road, giving easy road access
between Shrewsbury (about 13 miles away) and Ludlow/Hereford.
• Church Stretton has a main-line railway station on the Welsh Marches Line
(off Sandford Avenue) offering direct services to Shrewsbury, Manchester,
South Wales and beyond.
• The area supports a diverse mix of independent shops, cafés, restaurants,
and services, bolstered by both local shoppers and visiting tourists drawn by
the surrounding hills and natural landscape.
This town-centre location on Sandford Avenue offers the best of both worlds: a well-established local community and easy access for commuters and day visitors, alongside a steady flow of tourists. For a retail or commercial business, the property’s position provides a strategic platform to benefit from both regular local demand and seasonal visitor uplift.
Planning
Prospective tenants should make their own enquiries. The property is understood to benefit from planning consent for Use Class E of the Town and Country Use Classes Order 1987.
Services
(Not tested at the time of our inspection) We understand that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.
Tenure
The property is offered to let on a new Tenants Full Repairing and Insuring Lease for a length of term by negotiation. There will be rent reviews
at three yearly intervals. There will be a service charge for the communal areas further details available from the letting agents upon request.
Local Authority
Shropshire Council,
Guildhall,
Frankwell Quay,
Shrewsbury,
SY3 8HQ
Property information from this agent
About this agent
Halls - Commercial Property
Halls Holdings House, Bowmen Way, Battlefield
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY4 3DR
01743 534860Halls Commercial provides a range of specialist commercial property services to clients of all sizes across the UK. We have a comprehensive knowledge of our markets developed over many years operating in this sector. Our service is forward thinking, personal and professional, designed to achieve the best results for our clients whatever their requirements. Although we operate nationwide, we retain a particular emphasis on the Midlands. Agency Services Our commercial agency team are on hand to offer friendly advice and market appraisals, helping you buy and sell commercial property throughout Shropshire, Worcestershire, Mid Wales, the West Midlands and beyond. We advise investors and developers on selling and acquiring commercial property, while also assisting with the acquisition of new premises or disposing of unwanted space. From offices and retail to industrial and leisure-based properties, we can guide you through the sale of all types of commercial property. Offering advice at every stage, we will help you find the best route to market and give you advice on how to attract the right buyers. We can also give guidance on development land, whether owner occupied or held as an investment. With strong links to buyers, our skilled and knowledgeable team are on hand to advise from start to finish. This includes guidance on any works required prior to sale, including applications for planning consent, refurbishment programmes and tenant disputes. Management Services Offering a strategic approach, we always have your future needs in mind. Whether you’re an experienced landlord or a one-off investor, we understand that your priority is to increase the value of your investment while minimising void periods and building a strong tenant profile. Working closely with our in-house marketing and PR team, we have a comprehensive tenant vetting process to help minimise your risks. If you’re looking to expand your commercial property portfolio, we will take the time needed to gain a full understanding of your needs and match you with properties suited to your business requirements within your timescales. Professional Property Services Halls Commercial is a team of RICS Registered Valuers with professional indemnity insurance cover of £10 million. As you would expect we are on the valuation panels of most of the major banks including Barclays, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC, NatWest, Handelsbanken, and Clydesdale. Our experienced team of valuers operates in accordance with RICS Valuation Standards (Red Book), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP and alongside the years of experience across our Commercial team, our valuations are backed by the latest valuation and appraisal software.