Prominently situated in the heart of Hitchin Town Centre, the property occupies a bustling position on the west side of the High Street, with rear access for servicing via Paynes Park. The property is set to be further enhanced by the impending development of 24 new one and two bedroom residential units, many of which will have external terraces and private entrances.
Hitchin is an historic, attractive and highly desirable growing market town situated in north Hertfordshire. This popular commuter town is conveniently located approximately 30 miles north of central London.
Hitchin frequently features in the national press and lifestyle publications as an exceptional commuter town and one of best places to live in Hertfordshire, given its connectivity to London, abundant amenities and historic charm. In 2024 Hitchin was ranked 20th nationally and third in the East of England's "Happiest Places to Live" in the UK in Rightmove's annual "Happy at Home Index", Hitchin has also received five Gold awards since 2009 in the Royal Horticultural Society's 'Britain in Bloom' awards.
Occupiers in the vicinity include M&S Foodhall, Boots, Caffè Nero, Barclays Bank, Waitrose and B&M, as well as an abundance of national and independent retailers, bars, restaurants, hotels, pubs and leisure facilities. Hitchin Market with over 150 stalls and operating four days per week is within 200m and the highly regarded Hitchin Boys School is within 100m. There are a number of public car parks in close proximity - notably St Mary's Square Car Park (127 spaces), Portmill Lane West car park (66 spaces) and Lairage multi-storey car park (295 spaces).
Transport communications are excellent. Access to the national motorway network is easy. The A602 which links to the A1, provides easy to access to the M25 circa 18 miles to the south. The A505 provides easy access to Luton 8 miles to the south west and Cambridge 25 miles to the north east. Rail connections are excellent with Thameslink and Great Northern lines serving the town. Southbound, the station offers regular direct services to Kings Cross, St. Pancras International, Farringdon, London Bridge, Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Northbound connections include services to Cambridge and Peterborough.
Formerly occupied by established retailers Poundland and M&Co, this imposing building offers extensive, flexible accommodation spanning the entire depth of the building across ground and first floors. A new separate High Street entrance to the first floor level is proposed.
The property offers maximum flexibility: the dividing wall between the original two units can be removed to create expansive, wider floorplates, suiting a variety of occupational requirements. All areas of the property benefit from solid concrete floors with suspended ceilings fitted across the ground floor and much of the first floor.
The building provides impressive, versatile space suitable for a broad spectrum of uses falling under Use Class E and potentially other uses STPP (including retail, office, leisure, education, or medical/clinical sectors). The property is capable of being let, sub-divided into a variety of self-contained units across both levels. The ultimate configuration and use of the space is yet to be determined. As such, if you have space requirements from 557 sq.m (6,000 sq.ft) please call us to discuss.
The property is set to be further enhanced by the impending development of a number of new residential units, many of which will have external terraces and private entrances.
New lease/leases on substantial parts of the property are available on terms to be agreed. The property is elected for VAT
By prior appointment with Gilmartin Ley, telephone 020 8882 0111.
Premium: n/a
Rateable value: £259,000
Estimated Rates Payable: £127,687 per annum
Service charge: There will be service charge provision relating to the upkeep of the site, communal areas, landscaping, drainage, road maintenance, utilities, public liability insurance etc. Details to be confirmed
Local authority: North Herts Council
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