Victoria Street, Bourton on the Water

A rare opportunity to let a unique self-contained property in the heart of the Bourton-on-the-Water.

Bourton-On-The-Water - Bourton-on-the-Water - The Venice of the Cotswolds - a very well known and popular Cotswold Village famous for the village green with the picturesque River Windrush running through. Bourton provides an excellent range of local facilities including a broad range of boutique shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, doctors, churches, a leisure centre, local primary school and the popular Cotswold Secondary School. The areas larger commercial and cultural centres of Cheltenham, Cirencester and Oxford are within easy travelling distance and there are main line rail services at Kingham (8 miles) (Paddington 80mins approx) and a comprehensive local bus network radiating from Bourton. The village is set in the heart of the rolling Cotswold Hills which provide a wide range of outdoor rural leisure pursuits.

Description - The property comprises an end of terrace stone building under a pitched tiled roof with a single-storey rear extension.

Internally, the accommodation includes a ground floor shop area with high ceilings, enhancing its spacious and airy feel. Additionally, there is a small kitchen/store and W.C.

The main commercial space - 26.15 square meters (281 square feet)
Kitchen - 3.49 square meters (37 square feet)
W/C - 3.77 square meters (41 square feet)

Total - 33.41 meters square (359 square feet)

All measurements to NIA and approximate. The space equates to 300 square feet in terms of Zone A (ITZA).

Rent - We are quoting a rent of £18,000 per annum if the property is let 'as is'.

Lease Terms - The property is available with a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease. The lease will be outside the security provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1954 (Section II) and for a term of years to be agreed.

Business Rates - From April 1st 2023 the property has a ratable value of £8,800 which is under the threshold for small business rates exemption subject to eligibility.

Use Class - In 1999 permission was given for the conversion of the property into a Visitor Information Centre (Ref: CD.6088/C). As the Visitor Information Centre also traded as a gift shop, it is our understanding that the property now benefits from Class E planning use and would suit a variety of different uses that fall under this use class. Interested parties should satisfy themselves on the use and their intended use before progressing with any letting. The property is situated within the Bourton-on-the-Water Conservation Area however we understand the property is not Listed.

Epc - The EPC for the property is C-68 and valid until 30th May 2028.

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains Gas, Water, Sewerage, and Electricity. We have not tested the services.

Local Authority - Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX (Tel: )

Reservation Deposit - The prospective Lessee will pay the agents a reservation deposit of £1,200 which will be returned upon completion. If the proposed lessee withdraws for any reason the deposit will be retained by the Agents to cover administrative expenses.

Identity Checks - In order to comply with anti-money laundering legislation, the successful applicant will be required to provide certain identification documents. The required documents will be confirmed to and requested at the relevant time.

References/Deposit - Trade, accountant's and personal references may be required. The landlord may require a rental deposit to be held for the duration of the term. If the interest is from a new business start up, then the landlord may request a business plan to support any application to rent the property.

Viewings - Viewings are strictly by appointment via the Tayler and Fletcher, Stow on the Wold Office.
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