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James Street, Pontardawe, Swansea
Shop
447
Letting details
- Unfurnished
Features and description
- Ground floor retail unit (former hair salon)
- Net internal area – 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.)
- Prominent position along main intersection within pontardawe town centre
- Flexible accommodation suitable for a range of alternative commercial uses (subject to planning)
The subject premises comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit, measuring approximately 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.) in total, which is situated along a prominent main road position within Pontardawe town centre.
We note that the ground floor retail unit can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front, via a standard sales display window with a small stepped entrance, providing access over the main sales area which benefits from a shop depth of 7.88m. The main sales area is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, comprising an additional store area, staff kitchen and w.c. facilities. We also note that the rear ancillary area was adapted for use as various beauty/ treatment rooms when previously occupied as a hair salon.
We note that no designated external areas are available on site but we do advise that adequate on street parking facilities are available within close proximity to the subject premises.
Description - The subject premises comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit, measuring approximately 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.) in total, which is situated along a prominent main road position within Pontardawe town centre.
We note that the ground floor retail unit can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front, via a standard sales display window with a small stepped entrance, providing access over the main sales area which benefits from a shop depth of 7.88m. The main sales area is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, comprising an additional store area, staff kitchen and w.c. facilities. We also note that the rear ancillary area was adapted for use as various beauty/ treatment rooms when previously occupied as a hair salon.
We note that no designated external areas are available on site but we do advise that adequate on street parking facilities are available within close proximity to the subject premises.
Location - The subject premises occupies a prominent and central position within Pontardawe town centre, an established commercial location serving the Swansea Valley. James Street is a well-used mixed-use street characterised by a range of independent retailers, cafés and service providers, contributing to steady pedestrian activity throughout the day.
The property benefits from excellent accessibility, being within close proximity to Pontardawe’s principal retail areas including High Street and Herbert Street, as well as nearby public transport links. Pontardawe is well connected via the A474 and A4067, providing direct access to Swansea and the wider Neath Port Talbot area.
The location offers a strong local catchment and represents an attractive opportunity for a retail occupier seeking a central, visible and convenient town-centre presence.
Accommodation - The subject property affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:
GROUND FLOOR
Net Internal Area: 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.)
Sales Area: 28.38 sq.m (305.48 sq. ft.)
Sales (ITZA): 25.17 sq.m (270.89 sq. ft.)
Net Frontage: 2.79m (9’2”)
Shop Depth: 7.88m (25’10”)
Ancillary: 13.13 sq.m (141.33 sq. ft.)
which briefly comprises the following.
Under-stairs Store: 0.89m x 2.02m
Nail Bar/ Store: 2.38m x 2.01m
Staff Room: 2.38m x 3.13m
W.C. Facilities
Rates - The subject property affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:
Rateable Value (2023): £2,300
The Welsh Government set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2025-26 the multiplier will be 0.568.
Rates relief for small business with a rateable value up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief and those with a rateable value between £6,001 and £12,000 will receive relief that will be reduced on a tapered basis from 100% to zero.
We therefore advise that the subject premises is eligible for 100% small business rates relief, subject to satisfying the necessary criteria.
We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit .
Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Our client reserves the right to levy VAT on this transaction (if applicable).
Terms And Tenure - Our client’s interest is available by the way of a new effective Full Repairing and Insuring Lease (under terms to be negotiated).
Viewing - By appointment with Sole Agents:
Astleys Chartered Surveyors
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We note that the ground floor retail unit can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front, via a standard sales display window with a small stepped entrance, providing access over the main sales area which benefits from a shop depth of 7.88m. The main sales area is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, comprising an additional store area, staff kitchen and w.c. facilities. We also note that the rear ancillary area was adapted for use as various beauty/ treatment rooms when previously occupied as a hair salon.
We note that no designated external areas are available on site but we do advise that adequate on street parking facilities are available within close proximity to the subject premises.
Description - The subject premises comprises a self-contained ground floor retail unit, measuring approximately 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.) in total, which is situated along a prominent main road position within Pontardawe town centre.
We note that the ground floor retail unit can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front, via a standard sales display window with a small stepped entrance, providing access over the main sales area which benefits from a shop depth of 7.88m. The main sales area is also supported by ancillary accommodation to the rear, comprising an additional store area, staff kitchen and w.c. facilities. We also note that the rear ancillary area was adapted for use as various beauty/ treatment rooms when previously occupied as a hair salon.
We note that no designated external areas are available on site but we do advise that adequate on street parking facilities are available within close proximity to the subject premises.
Location - The subject premises occupies a prominent and central position within Pontardawe town centre, an established commercial location serving the Swansea Valley. James Street is a well-used mixed-use street characterised by a range of independent retailers, cafés and service providers, contributing to steady pedestrian activity throughout the day.
The property benefits from excellent accessibility, being within close proximity to Pontardawe’s principal retail areas including High Street and Herbert Street, as well as nearby public transport links. Pontardawe is well connected via the A474 and A4067, providing direct access to Swansea and the wider Neath Port Talbot area.
The location offers a strong local catchment and represents an attractive opportunity for a retail occupier seeking a central, visible and convenient town-centre presence.
Accommodation - The subject property affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:
GROUND FLOOR
Net Internal Area: 41.51 sq.m (446.91 sq. ft.)
Sales Area: 28.38 sq.m (305.48 sq. ft.)
Sales (ITZA): 25.17 sq.m (270.89 sq. ft.)
Net Frontage: 2.79m (9’2”)
Shop Depth: 7.88m (25’10”)
Ancillary: 13.13 sq.m (141.33 sq. ft.)
which briefly comprises the following.
Under-stairs Store: 0.89m x 2.02m
Nail Bar/ Store: 2.38m x 2.01m
Staff Room: 2.38m x 3.13m
W.C. Facilities
Rates - The subject property affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:
Rateable Value (2023): £2,300
The Welsh Government set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2025-26 the multiplier will be 0.568.
Rates relief for small business with a rateable value up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief and those with a rateable value between £6,001 and £12,000 will receive relief that will be reduced on a tapered basis from 100% to zero.
We therefore advise that the subject premises is eligible for 100% small business rates relief, subject to satisfying the necessary criteria.
We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit .
Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Our client reserves the right to levy VAT on this transaction (if applicable).
Terms And Tenure - Our client’s interest is available by the way of a new effective Full Repairing and Insuring Lease (under terms to be negotiated).
Viewing - By appointment with Sole Agents:
Astleys Chartered Surveyors
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Astleys Commercial - Swansea
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01792 738364Astleys is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is one of South West Wales’ leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. The firm has been established since 1863, which is run by a group of esteemed chartered surveyors with over 158 years of experience. We offer sound and professional advise covering all aspect of commercial property such as Agency, Acquisitions, Valuations, Rating, Rent Reviews, Dilapidations, Business Transfers and Licenced Trade. Astleys actively covers the commercial property market throughout South and West Wales including areas such as Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Bridgend, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.