LOCATION

Knaresborough is a popular and vibrant North Yorkshire market town located approximately three miles east of Harrogate. The subject premises occupy a prominent position on the main High Street (A59), close to the Market Square and bus station, benefiting from strong pedestrian footfall and excellent accessibility.

DESCRIPTION

A well-presented ground floor, self-contained retail unit situated in the heart of Knaresborough town centre. The property benefits from a fully glazed shop frontage providing excellent display opportunities and natural light, together with a separate side entrance door.

Internally, the accommodation comprises an immediate front sales area with an additional rear sales section, offering flexible retail or commercial space suitable for a variety of occupiers. To the rear of the premises is a compact kitchenette together with WC facilities.

The premises would suit a variety of retail, office, studio or service-based uses, subject to the necessary consents.

ACCOMMODATION

Shop Width: 2.73m (8 ft 11 in) approx.

Shop Depth: 13.20m (43 ft 3 in) approx.

Front Sales Area: 25.4 sq m (273 sq ft) approx.

Rear Sales Area: 12.4 sq m (134 sq ft) approx.

Kitchenette: 2.8 sq m (30 sq ft) approx.

TOTAL FLOOR AREA

40.6 sq m (437 sq ft) approx.

SERVICES

All mains services for electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. None have been tested and no warranties are given.

The Landlord will provide a satisfactory rated Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at the commencement of the Lease.

RATING

According to the VOA website, the 2026 Rateable Value is £8,500 under the description “Office and Premises”.

This is not the amount payable and the property may qualify for 100% Small Business Rates Relief for qualifying tenants. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with North Yorkshire Council Business Rates Department regarding the amount payable.

RENT

£12,000 per annum exclusive.

LEASE

The Landlord is marketing the premises on behalf of the current Tenant and a new Lease would be granted subject to the surrender of the existing Lease.

Lease terms are to be agreed on an effectively Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis, subject to a fixed structural service charge of £79 per calendar month with annual 4% uplifts.

The current annual building insurance premium for the premises is £352.47.

There is also a floating service charge contribution towards any communal and fire alarm costs. Further details are available upon request.

EPC

EPC Rating: B (46)

Certificate Number: 0950-4953-0321-6320-3054

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the sole agents:

Mawsons Chartered Surveyors
Tel: 0113 243 2432
Email: info@mawsons-surveyors.co.uk
Website: www.mawsons-surveyors.co.uk

MARCH 2026