Church Street, Stow On The Wold, GL54

Arguably one of the finest shop fronts in Stow, a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial period building, occupying a prime position on a busy thoroughfare leading to the heart of Stow on the Wold.

LOCATION

Stow on the Wold is an historic and vibrant market town in the heart of the Cotswolds, which has for generations been a place to visit and to trade. Today it is home to a wide range of up market independent retail shops, including art and antique galleries, a bookshop, an art shop, a traditional butchers and grocers, a delicatessen, plus a pharmacist and post office. High street outlets include Fairfax & Favor, Sam Wilson and Crew Clothing. The town benefits from a number of high class hotels and restaurants, several coffee shops and cafes, all making the town the preserve of both the local community and to the visitor, from home and abroad. Kingham (approx 5 mile) and Moreton in Marsh (approx. 4.5 miles) Railway Stations provide a direct service to London Paddington (from 90 minutes).

DESCRIPTION

The premises has one of the finest retail frontages in Stow on the Wold, with near floor to ceiling double display windows fronting a busy thoroughfare. The showrooms extend to a total of some 2296 square feet (213sq.m.) on two floors. This importantly positioned property is offered for sale as a whole and is suitable for a wide variety of high class trades or businesses.

PROPERTY

The property comprises a substantial, double display window, ground floor retail area that extends to approximately 950 square feet with additional office, kitchen and cloakroom facilities to the rear and with access to the courtyard. Upstairs includes two large rooms, currently occupied as show rooms with a smaller showroom situation between the two, all accessed via a galleried landing and staircase. The cellar to the basement extends the length of the building. Outside there is an enclosed courtyard, primarily laid to grass, along with an outside WC.

PRICE

Offers are invited for the property as a whole in excess of ?725,000.

PLANNING

The property is within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) but is not Listed. There may be potential to extend in the rear courtyard subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents.

USE

We understand the building is currently used under the Planning Use Class E.

SERVICES

Mains electric, water, gas and drainage are connected to the property. (We have not tested any of the service installations).

BUSINESS RATES

The rateable value effective from 1st April 2023 is ?32,750.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Glos. Tel. 01285 623000.

VAT

We do not believe the building to be elected for VAT.

EPC

The property has an EPC rating of D - 76 and is valid until 18th March 2035.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment only through the Sole Agents, Tayler & Fletcher. Tel. 01451 830383. Email. [email protected]