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Highlights

  • Prime pitch in affluent Market Town, Near Young Ideas, Costa, Birds & Machine Inn
  • Popular Tourist Town on the edge of The Peak District National Park
  • Quality retail, fashion or lifestyle use sought. Not suitable for vape, hair & nails or convenience
  • Licence considered with conversion to a lease
  • Refurbishment considered subject to Use / Covenant

Space Availability (1)

Display Rent as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rate
  • Type
  • Ground
  • 1,312 sq ft
  • Negotiable
  • £19.05 /sq ft pa £1.59 /sq ft pcm £25,000 pa £2,083 pcm
  • Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Rare retail opportunity in iconic 15th century oak framed building. Ideal for fashion, boutique or lifestyle uses. No vape, convenience, nails etc. High quality retail sought. Refurbishment considered subject to use & covenant. Shop for rent in Ashbourne with functional layout comprising well appointed sales area with large display windows, dedicated rear storage, kitchen and WCs. This property offers a unique opportunity for a high end retailer to operate from a prime pitch in an affluent town with a high-spending demographic. According to the 2021 Census, Derbyshire Observatory (Ashbourne electoral division) 22.9% of the population are aged 65+ and 52.3% are of a working-age. It is a popular tourist town benefiting from a share of £3.58bn generated by the Peak tourism economy: 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards report (visitor economy value for The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby). There are a plethora of high quality Ladies fashion retailers in the town to include Young Ideas, Sinfoil & Slater, Betty's Sewing Box, Sacs, Chic & Mini Chic. These businesses took part in the 2025 Big Fashion Day Out in Ashbourne, transforming St John Street into a vibrant, red-carpet fashion show and community festival; celebrating local independent retailers, fashion, and the town's rejuvenation. A smaller sale 2026 spring event has just taken place with future similar events planned

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Prime pitch in affluent Market Town
  • Quality retail, fashion or lifestyle use sought
  • Can be Refurbished subject Term / Covenant
  • Not suitable for vape, hair & nails or convenience
  • Licence considered with conversion to a lease
Space Size Term Rate Type
Ground 1,312 sq ft Negotiable £19.05 /sq ft pa £1.59 /sq ft pcm £25,000 pa £2,083 pcm Fully Repairing & Insuring

Ground

Size
1,312 sq ft
Term
Negotiable
Rate
£19.05 /sq ft pa £1.59 /sq ft pcm £25,000 pa £2,083 pcm
Type
Fully Repairing & Insuring
Space Use
Retail
Fit-Out
Partial Fit-Out
Availability
Now

Rare retail opportunity in iconic 15th century oak framed building. Ideal for fashion, boutique or lifestyle uses. No vape, convenience, nails etc. High quality retail sought. Refurbishment considered subject to use & covenant. Shop for rent in Ashbourne with functional layout comprising well appointed sales area with large display windows, dedicated rear storage, kitchen and WCs. This property offers a unique opportunity for a high end retailer to operate from a prime pitch in an affluent town with a high-spending demographic. According to the 2021 Census, Derbyshire Observatory (Ashbourne electoral division) 22.9% of the population are aged 65+ and 52.3% are of a working-age. It is a popular tourist town benefiting from a share of £3.58bn generated by the Peak tourism economy: 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards report (visitor economy value for The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby). There are a plethora of high quality Ladies fashion retailers in the town to include Young Ideas, Sinfoil & Slater, Betty's Sewing Box, Sacs, Chic & Mini Chic. These businesses took part in the 2025 Big Fashion Day Out in Ashbourne, transforming St John Street into a vibrant, red-carpet fashion show and community festival; celebrating local independent retailers, fashion, and the town's rejuvenation. A smaller sale 2026 spring event has just taken place with future similar events planned

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Fit-Out as Standard Retail Unit
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Exclusive WC facilities
  • Prime pitch in affluent Market Town
  • Quality retail, fashion or lifestyle use sought
  • Can be Refurbished subject Term / Covenant
  • Not suitable for vape, hair & nails or convenience
  • Licence considered with conversion to a lease

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 1,312 sq ft
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Shopfront Retail / Residential
Net Internal Area (NIA) 1,566 sq ft
Year Built 1960

About the Property

Rare retail opportunity in iconic 15th century oak framed building. Shop for rent in Ashbourne with functional layout comprising well appointed sales area with large display windows, dedicated rear storage, kitchen and WCs. This property offers a unique opportunity for a high end retailer to operate from a prime pitch in an affluent town with a high-spending demographic. According to the 2021 Census, Derbyshire Observatory (Ashbourne electoral division) 22.9% of the population are aged 65+ and 52.3% are of a working-age. It is a popular tourist town benefiting from a share of £3.58bn generated by the Peak tourism economy: 2026 East Midlands Tourism Awards report (visitor economy value for The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby). There are a plethora of high quality Ladies fashion retailers in the town to include Young Ideas, Sinfoil & Slater, Betty's Sewing Box, Sacs, Chic & Mini Chic. These businesses took part in the 2025 Big Fashion Day Out in Ashbourne, transforming St John Street into a vibrant, red-carpet fashion show and community festival; celebrating local independent retailers, fashion, and the town's rejuvenation. A smaller sale 2026 spring event has just taken place with future similar events planned.

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Nearby Major Retailers

Costa Coffee
Sainsbury's
Co-op
Waitrose & Partners
Lloyds Bank
The Co-operative
  • Listing ID: 40211109

  • Date on Market: 20/04/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 26 St. John St, Ashbourne DE6 1GH

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