Church Street, Empingham

15 Church Street comprises a self-contained, ground floor lock-up shop currently trading as the Barbara's Stores. The property comprises of a front sales area accessed off Church Street plus rear sales stores and toilet, to be created subject to planning consents. Proposed commercial area edged red on the plan attached for identification purposes only.

LOCATION
Empingham is located approximately 4 miles west of Stamford and 5 miles east of Oakham. The village lies close to the north shore of Rutland Water and has a population of about 1,000. The property is situated opposite St Pater's Church on the busy Church Street, close its junction with the A606 Stamford to Oakham Road.

DESCRIPTION
15 Church Street comprises a self-contained, ground floor lock-up shop currently trading as the Barbara's Stores. The property comprises of a front sales area accessed off Church Street plus rear sales stores and toilet, to be created subject to planning consents. Proposed commercial area edged red on the plan attached for identification purposes only.

A quantity of shop fixtures and fittings are available to purchase. Further details on request.

ACCOMMODATION
The approximate gross internal floor area edged in red is 76 sq m (817 sq ft).

Floor areas to be confirmed on completion of works.

Note: The adjacent living accommodation may be available to lease by separate negotiation. Further details on request.

SERVICES
We understand the property is connected to mains electricity, water and sewerage. No enquiries have been made of the relevant supply companies to confirm or otherwise the existence of these services.

BUSINESS RATES
From enquiries made to the Valuation Office website we understand that the following current assessment applies:

Rateable Value: £5,200 (from 1st April 2026 the RV will be £6,700)

Interested parties should make their own enquiries as to the amount of rates payable. Small Business Rates Relief may apply.

TERMS
The shop is available on a full internal repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be negotiated at a rent of £12,000 per annum exclusive. The lease will be made outside of the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

EPC
EPC: 124E - Valid to 2 November 2031.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party to pay their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
Prospective tenants will be required to provide ID Documentation (certified copies of passport, driving licence, utility bill) and pass the necessary Anti-Money Laundering checks undertaken by the agent prior to completion of the lease.

VIEWING
For an appointment to view or further information please contact -

Andrew Leech
t: 01780 758007 e: [email protected]

Katie Mulhern
t: 01780 758005 e: [email protected]