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1-18 Church Arcade 1,384 - 3,192 sq ft of Retail Space Available in Bedford MK40 1LQ

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Previously operated as cafe/sandwich bar.
  • Food preparation area.
  • Rear Storage Room.
  • 2 x w.c. facilities.
  • Retail area with counter server.
  • Well configured layout.
  • Private office.

SPACE AVAILABILITY (2)

Display Rent as

  • SPACE
  • SIZE
  • TERM
  • RATE
  • TYPE
  • -
  • 1,384 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £13.01 /sq ft pa £1.08 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
-
Availability
30 Days

Ground Floor Retail Premises previously operating as a cafe/sandwich bar, this versatile ground floor unit offers a well-configured layout comprising a welcoming customer-facing retail area with serving counter, dedicated food preparation space, rear storage room, private office, and two W.C. facilities. The property is well-suited for a variety of food or retail uses, subject to the necessary consents. Church Arcade is located in the town centre of Bedford providing a pedestrian link between Allhallows, Church Square and Harpur Street. The parade benefits from a high footfall making it an ideal location for specialist retailers. The premises are to be let by way of new terms at a rental of £18,000 per annum exclusive. The EPC rating for the property is 79 - Band D.

  • Ground, Ste 1
  • 1,808 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £6.94 /sq ft pa £0.58 /sq ft pcm £12,550 pa £1,046 pcm
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Full Fit-Out
Availability
Under offer

The premises are to be let on an effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at a rental of £12,550 per annum exclusive.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Roller Shutters
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Floor to ceiling window frontage
  • High Footfall
  • Open Plan Over Ground Floor & First Floor
Space Size Term Rate Type
- 1,384 sq ft Negotiable £13.01 /sq ft pa £1.08 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm TBD
Ground, Ste 1 1,808 sq ft Negotiable £6.94 /sq ft pa £0.58 /sq ft pcm £12,550 pa £1,046 pcm Fully Repairing & Insuring

-

Size
1,384 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£13.01 /sq ft pa £1.08 /sq ft pcm £18,000 pa £1,500 pcm
Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
-
Availability
30 Days

Ground Floor Retail Premises previously operating as a cafe/sandwich bar, this versatile ground floor unit offers a well-configured layout comprising a welcoming customer-facing retail area with serving counter, dedicated food preparation space, rear storage room, private office, and two W.C. facilities. The property is well-suited for a variety of food or retail uses, subject to the necessary consents. Church Arcade is located in the town centre of Bedford providing a pedestrian link between Allhallows, Church Square and Harpur Street. The parade benefits from a high footfall making it an ideal location for specialist retailers. The premises are to be let by way of new terms at a rental of £18,000 per annum exclusive. The EPC rating for the property is 79 - Band D.

Ground, Ste 1

Size
1,808 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£6.94 /sq ft pa £0.58 /sq ft pcm £12,550 pa £1,046 pcm
Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Full Fit-Out
Availability
Under offer

The premises are to be let on an effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed at a rental of £12,550 per annum exclusive.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Roller Shutters
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Floor to ceiling window frontage
  • High Footfall
  • Open Plan Over Ground Floor & First Floor

Service Types


The rent amount and service type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The service type will vary depending upon the services provided. Contact the listing agent for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each service type.

1. Fully Repairing & Insuring: All obligations for repairing and insuring the property (or their share of the property) both internally and externally.

2. Internal Repairing Only: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

3. Internal Repairing & Insuring: The tenant is responsible for internal repairs and insurance for internal parts of the property only. The landlord is responsible for structural and external repairs.

4. Negotiable or TBD: This is used when the leasing contact does not provide the service type.

PROPERTY FACTS

Total Space Available 3,192 sq ft
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Shopfront
Net Internal Area (NIA) 24,754 sq ft
Year Built/Renovated 1955/2011

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

The premises are located in Bedford town centre within the Church Arcade and has good access to the A4280 & A421 Bedford Bypass.

  • Security System
  • Signage
  • EPC - E
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

NEARBY MAJOR RETAILERS

Costa Coffee
Iceland
Whole Foods Market
Morrisons
Clydesdale Bank Plc
Santander
HSBC Bank Plc
Checkers Dessert Lounge
Lloyds Bank Plc
Slug & Lettuce Company
  • Listing ID: 33446561

  • Date on Market: 16/10/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1-18 Church Arcade, Bedford MK40 1LQ

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