Ilfracombe, Devon · EX34
Northfield Road
Asking price
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Two lock-up refurbished retail units in a convenient central location, the shop to the left offers circa 200 sq ft of space plus a small store room area, staff kitchen and cloakroom. The shop on the right is circa 140 sq ft plus a store room. Both premises are now vacant. Freehold for sale, the upper floor flat was sold off on the residue of a 999 year lease with a peppercorn rent. Previous letting levels indicate the potential for a return of almost 15%, with further details available to interested parties. EPC Ratings B&D.
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LOCATION
The properties are close to the junction of High Street and Northfield Road directly opposite the town council offices and therefore in a central position close to all amenities.
Ilfracombe has a population of some 11,000 inhabitants and is boosted during the summer with the influx of tourists. The town is a premier holiday destination and has a picturesque harbour and quayside. There are numerous beaches and parklands.
THE PREMISES
The property comprises of two mid-terraced commercial shops. Number 12 is vacant, but was trading as a barbers at £300 per month comprising of approximately 275 sq ft plus a store room beyond of 78 sq ft with a staff kitchen area and cloakroom. Number 13 on the right is vacant but was also previously rented out at £300 per month, therefore it is thought the same rent could be achieved again. It has a retail area of around 140 sq ft plus a store room of around 120 sq ft plus cloakroom. Total gross rental of £7,200 per annum when fully let.
TENURE
Freehold of the properties. A peppercorn rent is received from the owners of the flat above.
AGENTS NOTE
Please note these properties are in a conservation area. The entrance passage to the flat forms a flying freehold over the basement and the sitting room of the flat above flies over the passage.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage.
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
12 Northfield Road - £3,050, 13 Northfield Road - £1,850 UBR. As of April 2026, the Uniform Business Rate (UBR) multipliers are 43.2p in the pound for small businesses (properties with a Rateable Value below £51,000) and 48.0p for standard commercial properties. The Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Valuation Office Agency at the time these details were prepared. Prospective occupiers should make their own enquiries with the Valuation Office Agency or via the GOV.UK website to confirm the current Rateable Value and applicable multiplier.
Small Business Rate Relief (up to 100%) may apply where the Rateable Value is below £12,000, subject to eligibility and local authority assessment.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf.
Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyers responsibility.
LEASE TERMS
All leases are on full repair and insuring (FRI) terms unless otherwise stated.
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Getting about
9.7 milesto Barnstaple Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.4 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 3.2 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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