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Investment Highlights

  • Freehold retail opportunity in central Harpenden.
  • Arranged over ground and first floors with flexible layout.
  • Prominent glazed frontage provides strong display presence.

Executive Summary

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.

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Property Facts

Sale Type
Owner Occupier
Property Type
Retail
Tenure
Freehold
Property Subtype
Shopfront
Property Size
958 sq ft
Costar Property Class
C
Year Built
1950
Price
£495,000
Price per sq ft
£516.70
Tenancy
Multiple
Number of Floors
2
Plot ratio
2.20
Total Plot Size
0.01 ac
Frontage
18 ft on Vaughan Road

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Position
  • Available
  • 2
  • 494 sq ft
  • Retail
  • In-Line
  • 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.

Space Size Space Use Position Available
2 494 sq ft Retail In-Line Now

2

Size
494 sq ft
Space Use
Retail
Position
In-Line
Available
Now

2

Size 494 sq ft
Space Use Retail
Position In-Line
Available 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.

Nearby Major Retailers

Caffè Nero
Lloyds Bank Plc
Giggling Squid
Barclays Bank
Banking Hub
Waitrose & Partners
Sainsbury's
Co-op
Tesco
  • Listing ID: 41488837

  • Date on Market: 30/07/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2 Vaughan Rd, Harpenden AL5 4ED

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