Retail property (high street) to rent

LOCATION
Shops 1 & 2 Peters House occupies a prime position in the heart of the village of Kelvedon, benefitting from immediate access to a wide range of local amenities. The village is well served by excellent transport links, including a mainline railway station providing regular services to London Liverpool Street. Kelvedon is strategically located between Chelmsford (approximately 12 miles) and Colchester (approximately 9 miles), with convenient access to the A12.

The shop is prominently positioned along Kelvedon High Street, enjoying strong levels of footfall and passing vehicular traffic. Its central location ensures excellent visibility and accessibility for customers, making it a highly attractive trading position.

DESCRIPTION
Shops 1 & 2 Peters House comprises an attractive ground floor retail unit benefitting from Use Class E and extends to approximately 1,100 sq ft (NIA). The property features a fully glazed shopfront with a recessed entrance, enhancing both visibility and the character of the building.

Internally, the accommodation provides a spacious open-plan retail area with customer WCs to the rear. The unit is well suited to use as a café or coffee shop, although alternative uses are to be considered STP.

Externally, the property benefits from two allocated parking spaces at the rear.

The property is available May 2026.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

May be available to purchase by separate negotiation.

ACCOMMODATION
Net Internal Area – 102.31 m2 (1,101 sq. ft.)

ITZA – 704 sq. ft.

TERMS
The property is available To Let by way of a new full repairing and insuring Lease for a term of years to be agreed, at a passing rent of £17,950 per annum exclusive.

OUTGOINGS
Rateable Value / Business Rates
(118 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AA)
The current rateable value for the property is £11,000. The rateable value as of 1st of April 2026 will be £14,750. As the rateabale value is below £15,000, occupiers may be liable for partial small business rate relief. We advise all interested parties to make their own enquiries to the Braintree District Rates Department.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to bear their own legal costs in relation to any transaction.

PLANNING
The property benefits from Use Class E. The property is currently being used as a Café/Coffee Shop.

OTHER
Energy Performance Certificate

The property has an energy performance rating of D 89. A copy of the certificate can be found on the GOV.UK non-domestic energy performance certificate register.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Nicholas Percival to formally verify prospective tenant’s identity, residence and source of funds prior to instructing solicitors.

Administrative Fee

Upon Heads of Terms being agreed and prior to Solicitors being instructed, the prospective tenant or purchaser is to pay an administrative fee of £250 plus VAT to Nicholas Percival Ltd. This fee will cover all associated administrative costs including any referencing fees incurred.

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VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only via sole agents Nicholas Percival.

FAO: Max Copeland