The property comprises a ground-floor lock-up retail premises extending to approximately 526 sqft. The property benefits from a traditional timber-framed glazed bay shopfront and generous ceiling heights, creating a spacious and characterful retail environment. The premises were formerly occupied as a café and would benefit from some modernisation but would be suitable for a variety of retail uses, subject to approval.
Leiston is situated near the Suffolk Heritage Coast and approximately 4 miles from Saxmundham, which provides access to the A12 and rail services to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street. The town serves a wide surrounding catchment and is located close to the major Sizewell C development, which is expected to support continued investment and employment within the area. The property occupies a prominent position on the High Street next to Leiston Film Theatre.
The premises has the following approximate dimensions:
Shop Front: 5.75 m (18.86 ft)
Shop Depth: 7.75 m (25.43 ft)
Sales Area: 44.83 sqm (482 sqft)
Storage: 4.05 sqm (44 sqft)
Net Internal Area: 48.88 sqm (526 sqft)
Staff & Customer Toilets
We understand that the property has the following rating assessment from 1st April 2026:
Rateable Value: £7,100.00
Rates Payable (26/27) £2,712.20
The above figures do not take into account any rates relief for qualifying occupier.
We understand that the property is registered under Use Class E but interested parties should make their own planning enquires.
The premises are offered on the basis of a new lease for a minimum term of five years on full repairing and insuring basis at a rent of £8,000 per annum exclusive.
We understand the property is not currently elected for VAT.
