Kirkgate, Ripon

Commercial Property for rent in Ripon

Welcome to this fantastic commercial property located on Kirkgate in the charming city of Ripon. This large retail unit boasts approximately 1600 square feet of space, providing ample room for your business to thrive.

Situated in the heart of Kirkgate, this property benefits from excellent footfall, making it an ideal location for a bustling business. The proximity to Ripon Cathedral adds to the charm and character of the area, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Whether you are looking to start a new venture or expand an existing one, this property offers great potential. Don't miss this opportunity to establish your business in this prime location.

Contact us today to arrange a viewing and take the first step towards making this space your own.

A Bit About Ripon - Ripon is the third smallest city in England and is known for the imposing Cathedral, Ripon Racecourse and the nearby, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Gardens. Ripon Market Place is at the centre of the City with a variety of local shops and amenities within easy walking distance. It also benefits from a variety of Primary Schools which feed into the renowned Ripon Grammar School and The Outwood Academy.

Ripon History ...
The town Bell-Man rings the Corn Bell on Thursday morning at 11am to officially announce the start of trading. The Hornblower (the Wakeman) blows his horn on each corner of the market Obelisk at 9pm every night to set the watch.

For those who commute ...
Ripon has good links for the A1 and A19. The Number 36 bus leaves Ripon approximately every 15 minutes for Harrogate and then on to Leeds. For the train, Thirsk is approximately 21 minutes or Harrogate is approximately 29 minutes away. For travelling further afield, Leeds Bradford Airport is approximately 46 minutes travelling distance.

Retail Area - A good-sized retail unit comprising of individual show rooms and areas.

Shop Front including Main Entrance - 31'6 x 12'1 (Entrance - 11'2 x 6'4)
Room One with further shop front - 13'4 x 11'8
Main Showroom - 54'11 max shortening to 42'8 x 26'6 max narrowing to 16'5 at the rear - this area has a sloping floor down to the Entrance of the building.
Kitchen area - 8'6 x 8'6
Rear Corridor - 9'7 x 5'
WC x 2 - 7'11 x 7'8

Parking - There is one parking space at the rear of the property.

Services - Mains water and drainage.
Electric facilities

Lease Information - When applying for the property, the intending new Tenant should sign the Heads of Terms Agreement provided by the Landlord and a deposit of 1/3rd of the monthly rent paid before any further legal details are drawn up. Once signed, should the intending Tenant withdraw before completion then this deposit will be forfeit.

Terms - 6 year minimum lease at £14,000 per annum, payable monthly in advance.

Legal Costs - Each party is responsible for their own legal costs. Incoming tenant responsible for own legal costs in lease preparation.

Building Changes Or Alterations - This is a Grade 2 Listed building and as such any alterations to the existing property (both internal and external) requires local authority planning approval as well as Landlord approval. Tenant is responsible for painting the frontage of the premises in a colour approved by the Landlord and is not in conflict with the colours of the adjoining restaurant.

Fire Alarm - Fitted by HS Security covering the entire building and paid for by the Landlord unless the tenant is responsible for a call out charge caused by themselves.

Local Authority Costs - Any Local Authority Fees are the responsibility of the tenant.

Rates - Tenant responsible for Business and Water rates. Any additional information available from Harrogate Borough Council.

Utility Bills - Tenants to pay their own Utility Bills.

Building Insurance - Tenant to pay an apportioned cost of the total building insurance by agreement with the Landlord.
Tenant is responsible for place glass insurance, own stock insurance and any Landlord Fixtures and Fittings.

Vat - All prices quoted are exclusive of but may be subject to VAT. No VAT is charged by the Landlord.

Opening Hours - Monday - Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm
Friday - 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday - 9:00am-1:00pm.

Joplings Information - Joplings is a long established independent practice of Residential and Commercial Sales & Letting Agents and Valuers with offices in both Ripon & Thirsk.

Important information

Property Ref: 15633_33076640