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Highlights

  • Suitable for a variety of Class E occupiers.
  • Property is currently undergoing refurbishment works.
  • Located near Harpenden High Street and Bowers Parade.

Space Availability (1)

Display Rent as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rate
  • Type
  • Ground, Ste 2
  • 494 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £68.83 /sq ft pa £5.74 /sq ft pcm £34,000 pa £2,833 pcm
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Full Fit-Out
Availability
Now

2 Vaughan Road presents an opportunity to acquire a freehold retail asset in the heart of Harpenden, one of Hertfordshire's established commuter towns. Positioned just off the High Street near the junction with Bowers Parade, the property benefits from visibility to passing trade, regular pedestrian activity, and convenient access to town centre parking facilities. The surrounding retail environment includes a mix of independent businesses, cafés, boutiques, and national operators that contribute to consistent town centre footfall. The property comprises a semi-detached retail building arranged over ground and first floors, offering flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of Class E occupiers. The layout includes predominantly open-plan sales areas together with staff facilities, WC accommodation, and loft storage. A prominent glazed frontage enhances natural light and provides strong merchandising and branding potential to the street scene. The property is currently undergoing refurbishment, offering purchasers the benefit of upgraded accommodation within an established retail location. The combination of freehold ownership, flexible use potential, and central Harpenden positioning supports a range of owner-occupier and investment strategies.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Security System
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • High Ceilings
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Display Window
  • Freehold retail opportunity in central Harpenden.
  • Prominent glazed frontage provides strong display
  • Arranged over ground and first floors
Space Size Term Rate Type
Ground, Ste 2 494 sq ft Negotiable £68.83 /sq ft pa £5.74 /sq ft pcm £34,000 pa £2,833 pcm Fully Repairing & Insuring

Ground, Ste 2

Size
494 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£68.83 /sq ft pa £5.74 /sq ft pcm £34,000 pa £2,833 pcm
Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Full Fit-Out
Availability
Now

2 Vaughan Road presents an opportunity to acquire a freehold retail asset in the heart of Harpenden, one of Hertfordshire's established commuter towns. Positioned just off the High Street near the junction with Bowers Parade, the property benefits from visibility to passing trade, regular pedestrian activity, and convenient access to town centre parking facilities. The surrounding retail environment includes a mix of independent businesses, cafés, boutiques, and national operators that contribute to consistent town centre footfall. The property comprises a semi-detached retail building arranged over ground and first floors, offering flexible accommodation suitable for a variety of Class E occupiers. The layout includes predominantly open-plan sales areas together with staff facilities, WC accommodation, and loft storage. A prominent glazed frontage enhances natural light and provides strong merchandising and branding potential to the street scene. The property is currently undergoing refurbishment, offering purchasers the benefit of upgraded accommodation within an established retail location. The combination of freehold ownership, flexible use potential, and central Harpenden positioning supports a range of owner-occupier and investment strategies.

  • Use Class: E
  • Fully Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Security System
  • Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
  • High Ceilings
  • Secure Storage
  • Energy Performance Rating - D
  • Display Window
  • Freehold retail opportunity in central Harpenden.
  • Prominent glazed frontage provides strong display
  • Arranged over ground and first floors

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 494 sq ft
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Shopfront
Net Internal Area (NIA) 958 sq ft
Year Built 1950

About the Property

The property is a semi-detached retail building located at 2 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 4ED. The accommodation is arranged over ground and first floors and includes open-plan retail areas, staff facilities, WC accommodation, and loft storage. The premises have a glazed frontage and are situated near Harpenden High Street and Bowers Parade. The property is available for freehold purchase. The rateable value is listed as £29,500 and the EPC rating is D-76.

Nearby Major Retailers

Caffè Nero
Lloyds Bank Plc
Giggling Squid
Barclays Bank
Banking Hub
Waitrose & Partners
Sainsbury's
Co-op
Tesco
  • Listing ID: 41488799

  • Date on Market: 30/07/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2 Vaughan Rd, Harpenden AL5 4ED

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