For Sale by Public Auction - Thursday 14th May 2026 at 12 midday - The Theatre, The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet and via Livestream. Auction Guide Price: £190,000 to £225,000. An exciting opportunity within the popular Town of Bradford on Avon. Comprising a fully let retail investment generating a combined income of £28,550 per annum. The property forms an end-of-terrace commercial building arranged as two self-contained retail premises.

Description

An exciting opportunity within the popular Town of Bradford on Avon. Comprising a fully let retail investment generating a combined income of £28,550 per annum. The property forms an end-of-terrace commercial building arranged as two self-contained retail premises. There is a requirement for upgrading/improvement to parts of the property.

No1. (41m²) provides ground floor retail accommodation with an external barn and small area of land. Currently occupied as a library with the barn used for storage. This unit is let as a bookshop.

No. 2 (131m²) is a two-story retail premises let to Dorothy House Hospice Care. The unit includes an initial retail front, with additional storage on the uppers.

Both properties are accessed via the Council maintained highway known as The Shambles, which leads directly to the Market Square. Located within a convenient and prominent trading position with a primary retail frontage. Further reports and additional information will be contained within the Auction Legal Pack

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements

Not subject to any public or private rights of way.

Completion

Completion has been set for 11th June 2026 or earlier by mutual agreement.

Location

Situated in Bradford on Avon and within easy reach of the Town centre and a range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafés and everyday services. The property benefits from convenient access to the A363 road, providing connections to Bath and Trowbridge.

Designations

The Property is not listed but situated next door and opposite listed properties. Within the Bradford on Avon Conservation Area.

Tenure:

Freehold and let under 2no. separate lease agreements.

No. 1 – Tenant holding over on lease expired 10th August 2021. Rent review took place August 2018. Current rent passing £13,850 per annum.

No.2 – Lease commenced 29th September 2017 for 10-year term. Tenant responsible for full repair/maintenance and payment of insurance rent. Current rent passing £14,700 per annum.

Copies of the above leases are available on request.

EPCS:

No.1 – C65

No.2 – D86

Local Council: Wiltshire Council

Business Rates: No 1: £17,750 (2026 List)

No2: 21,500 (2026 List)

Services: We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. No gas. Services and appliances not tested. Potential purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries into the adequacy and availability of any services.

VAT: The property is not elected for VAT.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment only through the agents Cooper and Tanner 1908 Ltd.

Telephone 03450 347758

Solicitors:

Forrester Sylvester Mackett, Trowbridge

Telephone: 01225 755 621

Jonathan Frayling acting

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1-2, The Shambles, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15

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