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Croft Chambers 11-11B Bancroft 1,621 - 5,918 sq ft of Retail Space Available in Hitchin SG5 1JQ
Highlights
- Prime Town centre location
- Heavy daytime foot traffic
- Close to local amenities
Space Availability (3)
Display Rent as
- Space
- Size
- Term
- Rate
- Type
| Space | Size | Term | Rate | Type | ||
| Ground, Ste 11a | 2,659 sq ft | Negotiable | £26.33 /sq ft pa £2.19 /sq ft pcm £70,000 pa £5,833 pcm | Fully Repairing & Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste 11b | 1,621 sq ft | Negotiable | £33.93 /sq ft pa £2.83 /sq ft pcm £55,000 pa £4,583 pcm | Fully Repairing & Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste 11c | 1,638 sq ft | Negotiable | £30.53 /sq ft pa £2.54 /sq ft pcm £50,000 pa £4,167 pcm | Fully Repairing & Insuring |
Ground, Ste 11a
The property is available by way of a new full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease for: £70,000 per annum exclusive.
- Use Class: E
- Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
- Located in-line with other retail
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 5,918 sq ft of adjacent space
- Energy Performance Rating - B
- New shop front
- Open plan layout
- Staff/break-out space to the rear
- Rear loading
Ground, Ste 11b
This unit is part of a sub-division project creating two distinctive spaces, with 11b Bancroft comprising 1,621 sq ft. Benefiting from a new shop front and an open-plan layout, the property is designed to enhance customer flow and maximize display opportunities.
- Use Class: E
- Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
- Located in-line with other retail
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 5,918 sq ft of adjacent space
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Energy Performance Rating - B
- Exclusive WC facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Open-plan layout
- New shop front and modern finishes.
- Split-level floor, staff breakout area
Ground, Ste 11c
The site benefits from a pavement-lined double shopfront offering excellent visibility, with a net frontage of 4.67m and total depth of 26.35m. Internal features include an open-plan layout with a split-level floor, storage space, WCs to the rear, and rear loading facilities for operational efficiency. Surrounding retailers such as M&S, Waitrose, Superdrug, Boots, and Starbucks reflect the strength of the location. Hitchin offers excellent connectivity via the A1(M) and direct rail access to Cambridge and London King’s Cross, appealing to businesses and customers alike. The property will be available from mid-July 2026 following Costa’s vacating and is offered by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease at £50,000 per annum exclusive plus VAT. The EPC rating stands at Band B (27).
- Use Class: E
- Fully Fit-Out as a Restaurant or Café Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 5,918 sq ft of adjacent space
- Secure Storage
- Energy Performance Rating - B
- Open plan internal layout
- Rear loading access
- Ramped access and storage space
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.
Select Tenants at Croft Chambers
- Tenant
- Description
- UK Locations
- Reach
- Bradshaw Johnson Chartered Accountants
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 1
- -
- Costa Coffee
- Coffee
- 1,281
- International
- Scream Laboratories Ltd
- Manufacturing
- 1
- -
- The Hitchin Property Trust
- -
- 1
- -
- Walljam Limited
- Manufacturing
- 1
- -
| Tenant | Description | UK Locations | Reach |
| Bradshaw Johnson Chartered Accountants | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1 | - |
| Costa Coffee | Coffee | 1,281 | International |
| Scream Laboratories Ltd | Manufacturing | 1 | - |
| The Hitchin Property Trust | - | 1 | - |
| Walljam Limited | Manufacturing | 1 | - |
Property Facts
| Total Space Available | 5,918 sq ft | Net Internal Area (NIA) | 5,918 sq ft |
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1933 |
| Property Subtype | Shopfront Retail / Office | Parking Allocation | 0.68/1,000 sq ft |
| Total Space Available | 5,918 sq ft |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Shopfront Retail / Office |
| Net Internal Area (NIA) | 5,918 sq ft |
| Year Built | 1933 |
| Parking Allocation | 0.68/1,000 sq ft |
About the Property
Hitchin is an attractive and affluent market town in the home county of Hertfordshire, benefiting from good public parking provisions, road links to the A1(M) and a mainline train station with frequent and high speed services to both Cambridge and London King’s Cross. The subject property occupies a prominent position within Hitchin’s primary retail core. In addition to the many independent businesses within proximity, here are just a few of the town centre’s notable names: M&S, Waitrose, Gails Bakery, Starbucks, Café Nero, WHSmith, Superdrug, Boots, Pure Gym, Crew Clothing, Olivia Bonas, The White Company, Fat Face, Next, Hotel Chocolate, etc.
- Security System
- Storage Space
Nearby Major Retailers
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