The property previously traded as a coffee shop but is suitable for a number of different uses, subject to planning and Landlord’s approval. The property currently has some redundant electrical equipment that may be removed to assist a shopfit. The premises has the following approximate floor areas, measured on a net internal basis:

Total Area 3.31 sq m 35.6 sq ft.

The premises are being offered by way of a new 6-year tri-partite lease. The lease will be contracted out of the security of tenure and provisions of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act. Standard Railway Lease Terms will apply. The lease will not permit assignment or sub-letting.
If the tenant requires a longer lease then subject to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a longer term may be available. The incoming tenant will be expected to pay the landlord and if a longer lease is required, the superior landlords costs associated with the grant of this lease.

The landlord is seeking Minimum Guaranteed Rental offers in the region of £5,000 per annum along with supporting turnover rent provision. Subject to the landlord's formal approval, a rent free period may be available for the tenant undertaking agreed investment to the premises.

An end user that will cater for passengers' needs and complement the existing tenant mix of the station is required.

The tenant will be responsible for all utilities consumed and in the event that the operator uses the
landlord’s refuse and recycling bins then a contribution will be made towards removal.

The tenant will be responsible for a contribution of the Building Insurance (Rent). Currently £410 per annum.

There is currently no service charge for the premises but the landlord reserves the right to introduce any service charge in the future.

Shopfit works will need to be undertaken by professional qualified contractors. The incoming tenant will be required to provide detailed annotated shop fit plans and signage proposals demonstrating a high quality shopfit. The works and signage will require the Landlord's consent and technical consent of the Superior Landlord, Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.

The payment of business rates will be the responsibility of the tenant. The Valuation Office Agency advise that the premise s are Test Valley Local authority reference: 03210705001002
The rates liability for the property is as follows: -
Rateable Value: £2,050.00. Based on the current multiplier of 0.512 for 2023/24 Rates Payable 22/22 rate year: £1,049.60
*An incoming tenant may benefit from Small Business Rates Relief. Interested parties are to make their own enquiries in this regard.

The premises are rated D.

Viewing is by appointment only through sole agents, Amey TPT.
For further details relating to this property please contact us:

Ian Chalmers –Portfolio Manager
Email : ian.chalmers@amey.co.uk
Tel : 020 7921 2935

Eva Puchowska – Assistant Surveyor
Email : ewa.puchowska@amey.co.uk
Tel : 020 7921 9582