Retail premises for sale

Stanley Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13

"In property, a prime position is the foundation upon which opportunity is built"

A stunning and highly versatile town centre commercial premises occupying a prime and prominent position within Leek. Offering substantial accommodation over three floors, excellent glazed display frontage, basement storage and a wealth of original character, the property provides considerable scope for a variety of commercial uses. Having previously incorporated residential accommodation to the upper floors, there is also potential to reconfigure the premises, subject to the necessary consents.

Denise White Estate Agents Comments

A truly impressive and highly versatile commercial premises occupying a prime position within the heart of Leek town centre, situated on a busy and well-established thoroughfare leading into the town and benefiting from a substantial volume of pedestrian footfall.

The property presents an attractive traditional façade with an excellent glazed frontage, incorporating large display windows at both ground and first floor levels, providing outstanding opportunities for retail display and signage.

Internally, the premises offers beautifully presented and characterful accommodation arranged over three floors. To the ground floor, an entrance opens into a particularly spacious retail area, which extends through to a useful rear store room. From here, access is provided to a valuable basement, which also benefits from external access, providing excellent additional storage and ancillary space.

The first floor provides a further substantial retail area, together with a private kitchen and shower room. A staircase continues to the second floor, where there is another attractive retail space, full of charm and character, featuring exposed beams and a striking cast iron fireplace.

The property offers considerable flexibility and could suit a wide variety of commercial uses, subject to the necessary consents. Of particular interest is the fact that the premises have previously been configured to provide a ground floor retail unit with residential accommodation occupying the first and second floors. There is therefore potential for the property to be converted back to this arrangement, subject to any required planning permissions, building regulations approval and associated alterations.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful town centre property in a highly prominent trading position, offering excellent visibility, significant footfall and considerable flexibility for both owner-occupiers and investors.

Location

Leek is a historic and popular market town in the Staffordshire Moorlands, renowned for its attractive architecture, independent shops and vibrant town-centre atmosphere. Known as the “Queen of the Moorlands”, the town attracts both a strong local customer base and visitors exploring the surrounding Peak District and Staffordshire Moorlands countryside.

The town centre offers a distinctive mix of independent retailers, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, galleries, antique shops and traditional businesses, creating a shopping experience that sets Leek apart from many larger high streets.

Markets remain an important part of Leek's identity, with the historic Charter Market and the Victorian Butter and Trestle Markets bringing regular activity and additional footfall into the centre. Following a significant £3.4 million refurbishment, the markets have become an important visitor attraction, recording approximately 385,000 visits in their first year following reopening.

Leek's attractive historic streetscape, thriving independent retail sector, regular markets, events and proximity to the Peak District combine to make it an appealing destination for residents, shoppers, tourists and visitors. Continued investment in the town centre further supports its position as a leading retail and commercial destination within the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Ground Floor Retail Space (7.79 x 3.59 (25'6" x 11'9"))

Large display windows to the front aspect. Glazed entrance door to the front aspect. Carpet Matt flooring. Three radiators. Power and light. Fitted with security cameras. Stairs to the first floor. Opening into:-

Rear Storage Room (3.53 x 2.51 (11'6" x 8'2"))

Carpet matt flooring. Radiator. Power and light. Obscured uPVC window to the side aspect. Stairs leading down to:–

Cellar (2.32 x 2.21 extending to 3.17 (7'7" x 7'3" extendi)

Carpet matt flooring. Power and light. UPVC door to the side aspect.

First Floor Retail Space (8.67 x 2.76 extending to 2.82 max (28'5" x 9'0" ex)

Carpet matt flooring. Power and light. Stairs leading to the second floor. Door leading into:-

Inner Hall

Vinyl flooring. Doors leading into:-

Shower Room (1.85 x 1.50 max (6'0" x 4'11" max))

Fitted with a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Obscured uPVC window to the side aspect. Ceiling light.

Kitchen (3.02 x 2.82 (9'10" x 9'3"))

Fitted with wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Vinyl flooring. Space for an electric cooker and under counter appliances. Plumbing automatic washing machine. Ceiling light.

Second Floor Retail Space (5.33 x 3.78 max overall (17'5" x 12'4" max overall)

Carpet matt flooring. Radiator. Feature cast iron fireplace. Exposed beams. Sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect. Ceiling light.

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold
Services: All mains services connected
Currently let and clearing £4800 per annum gross rental income

Please Note

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. Denise White Estate Agents has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings - prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.

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