Retail premises to let

Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth SY23

A rare opportunity to lease a spacious and versatile ground floor retail unit in a prime main street location. Formerly operating as a post office, the premises offer approximately 1,600 square feet of well-proportioned retail floorspace, with excellent frontage and high visibility to passing foot and vehicle traffic.

The layout includes a generous main counter area, along with additional storage rooms, a staff kitchen, and cloakroom facilities. The property is suitable for a wide variety of retail uses and would lend itself particularly well to a cooperative of smaller traders or businesses seeking a shared retail environment.

This prominent, centrally located space is available for immediate occupancy and presents an excellent business opportunity to establish a strong presence in a busy commercial area.
Location

Great Darkgate Street in Aberystwyth is one of the town's most prominent thoroughfares. Known in Welsh as Y Stryd Fawr, it stretches through the heart of the town and has long served as a central hub for both commerce and community life.

Great Darkgate Street is a key commercial spine in Aberystwyth. It is lined with a mix of independent shops, national retail chains, cafés, and services. The upper floors of many buildings are used for flats or offices, contributing to a vibrant and populated town centre. Its central location makes it a key point of connection between the town’s various districts, including the university, seafront, and market area.

National Chains located on Great Darkgate Street include HSBC, Nationwide, Santander, Poundland, Greggs, Crew Class Clothing, New Look, Café Nero, Specsavers Boots Optician, Waterstones and Accessorize. There are also several independent businesses located nearby.
Rent & terms

Initial Asking Rent £39,995. The property is being offered subject to agreeing terms, based on the advertised annual rental figure, on a brand-new lease.
Money laundering regulations

In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the tenant will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity at the point of agreement of heads of terms.
Planning

The unit currently operates under A1 use. Other uses will be considered, subject to
planning.
Rateable value

We are advised that the Rateable Value of the property is £46,000. Rates payable circa £26,128 per annum.
Viewing

Strictly by appointment with HIWSE general All measurements are approximate and given as a guide only. Any services or appliances which are listed on these sale particulars have not been tested.

We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation to give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. Any information given by us in these details or otherwise is given without responsibility on our part. Services, fittings and equipment referred to in the sales details have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranty can be given as to their condition. We strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself or your advisers. Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.