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More details for Grenville Rd, Lostwithiel - Retail for Sale

Former Duchy Motors Site - Grenville Rd

Lostwithiel, PL22 0EP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £120,000
  • 2,971 sq ft

Lostwithiel Retail for Sale

The property is offered for sale for £120,000. The Property has the benefit of full planning consent under application PA22/04210 for the demolition of former industrial building and erection of new building to create 4no. houses and 4no apartments with associated parking (approved 1 July 2024). All purchasers however should make their own enquiries to the Planning Department of Cornwall Council.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Subtype:

Car Dealership

Date on Market:

03/11/2025
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More details for 35 St. James St, Penzance - Retail for Sale

The Royal British Legion - 35 St. James St

Penzance, TR18 2BU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £290,000
  • 2,070 sq ft

Penzance Retail for Sale

Offered for sale is the Penzance British Legion due to a change of premises. The building offers three floors with the ground floor consisting toilets, pump room and storage. The first floor has a large bar area and an unused second floor has a further large function room and bar. Commercial unit only with no business element.

Contact:

Stacey Mann Estates

Date on Market:

27/03/2025
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More details for Carn Motors, St Austell - Retail for Sale

Carn Motors - Carn Motors

St Austell, PL26 8TX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £300,000
  • 4,000 sq ft

St Austell Retail for Sale

The former garage premises to include showroom, offices and workshop with a temporary store building to the rear extending in all to approximately 378sqm (4000 sqft). To the front is a forecourt, and a yard area to the rear. The whole sites extends to approximately 0.38 acres. The site is currently used as a reclamation yard and antique shop, but it is felt that the site could be suitable for alternative commercial uses, or a residential development scheme, subject to planning. Available freehold for sale at a guide price of £300,000.

Contact:

Lodge & Thomas

Property Subtype:

Service Station

Date on Market:

24/03/2025
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More details for 2 Parade Sq, Lostwithiel - Retail for Sale

2 Parade Sq

Lostwithiel, PL22 0DX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £425,000
  • 829 sq ft
  • Security System

Lostwithiel Retail for Sale

<p>A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded fish and chip shop in the heart of Lostwithiel, complete with spacious living accommodation above and a additional outbuilding offering further potential.<br /></p><p>The County Fryer has long been a staple of the town, serving both locals and visitors with traditional fish and chips and enjoying an excellent reputation. The business occupies a prime position on Fore Street, benefitting from locals and people visiting.<br /></p><p>Above the shop, the generous living accommodation provides three good-sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a large, comfortable living room — ideal for owners wishing to live on-site or as separate rental accommodation.<br /></p><p>To the rear, there is an outbuilding currently used as a potato room, which could easily be adapted for other uses, such as a home office, studio, or workshop.<br /></p><p>This versatile property offers an exciting opportunity either to continue the successful business or to convert the building into a spacious residential home (subject to any necessary consents).<br /></p><p>Lostwithiel itself is a thriving and historic town with a strong sense of community, well-connected by road and rail, and popular with both residents and visitors — making this a superb investment in a sought-after Cornish location</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

Contact:

The Property Shop

Date on Market:

24/03/2025
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More details for Chester Rd, Newquay - Retail for Sale

Chester Rd

Newquay, TR7 2RU

  • Retail for Sale
  • £190,000
  • 751 sq ft

Newquay Retail for Sale

The property is available for sale or to let on a new full repairing lease with terms to be negotiated. The property is sold with the remainder of a 999 year lease (938 years). The current tenant advises they will be vacating and the Property is expected to be available from July 2025. Please liaise with Alder King to confirm the tenant's date of vacation. The Property is offered for sale a quoting price of £210,000 plus VAT. The property is offered to let for £17,000 per annum exclusive of VAT.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Subtype:

Bank

Date on Market:

28/02/2025
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More details for 23 Park Rd, Fowey - Retail for Sale

23 Park Rd

Fowey, PL23 1EB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 346 sq ft

Fowey Retail for Sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a freehold, retail shop with generous residential accommodation to the rear and first floor. Selling chain free with vacant possession, cash purchase. 23 Park Road is situated in a large residential catchment area with Fowey primary and secondary school, a recreational play area and a free car park within short walking distance. Believed to have been constructed in the 1950s, the property is semi-detached with a generous ground floor retail space benefitting from double fronted bay windows - measuring approximately 7.36 x 4.37. The construction of the property is a Cornish Unit. Accommodation within the property is very flexible and can suit a number of different requirements with the correct planning and permissions granted. The property has a single storey extension which was built in 2010 Accessed from the shop, the residential accommodation on the ground floor comprises of three reception rooms, a conservatory which has access to the rear garden, a shower room and a kitchen. Access to the rear garden can be gained from the kitchen and conservatory. Stairs rise up to the first floor which comprises of three bedroom and a sitting room/4th bedroom and a bathroom. The front facing, first floor rooms benefit from views over the roof tops to the Fowey Estuary and countryside beyond. Fowey is regarded as one of the most attractive waterside communities in the county. Particularly well known as a popular sailing centre, the town has two thriving sailing clubs, a famous annual Regatta and excellent facilities for the keen yachtsman. For a small town Fowey provides a good range of shops and businesses catering for most day to day needs. The immediate area is surrounded by many miles of delightful coast and countryside much of which is in the ownership of the National Trust. Award winning restaurants, small boutique hotels, excellent public houses etc, have helped to establish Fowey as a popular, high quality, destination. There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach, many world class gardens are to be found in the immediate area and the fascinating Eden Project with its futuristic biomes is just 5 miles to the north west. There are good road links to the motorway system via the A38/A30. Railway links to London, Paddington, can be made locally at Par, and St. Austell and there are flights to London and other destinations from Newquay.

Contact:

May Whetter & Grose

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

01/12/2025
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More details for Fore St, Tintagel - Retail for Sale

The Crossbow Restaurant - Fore St

Tintagel, PL34 0DB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £425,000
  • 1,867 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Security System
  • Restaurant

Tintagel Retail for Sale

Sale of the freehold for £425,000 plus SAV. Normal fixtures and fittings associated with this type of property are included in the sale and detailed inventory of trade fixtures and fittings will be supplied prior to exchange of contracts The property provides accommodation over two storeys with the ground floor offering a 72-cover restaurant with many character features including open beams, feature fireplace with log burner, bar servery, spacious equipped commercial kitchen, preparation area, wash area, office, store room and cellar. On the first floor, enjoying separate access from the front, is a self contained, 2-bedroom apartment currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, however could provide owners/manager's accommodation if desired. Externally, to the front of the property lies a paved terrace providing approximately 30-covers with raised borders and a feature pond.

Contact:

Scott Burridge Commercial LLP

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

27/11/2025
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More details for 50 Market St, Falmouth - Retail for Sale

50 Market St

Falmouth, TR11 3AB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £750,000
  • 12,722 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: D

Falmouth Retail for Sale

The building is currently occupied by Mountain Warehouse whose lease expires on 11 June 2024. The building neighbours various national and local retailers, including Superdrug, WH Smith, Poundland, Holland & Barrett, Costa, Nero and Boots. A substantial Grade II Listed property with broad open-plan level shop front to the ground floor and a large open-plan stock room to the first floor, offering over 14,000 sq ft over 5 floors. The ground floor briefly comprises a large dual aspect retail area, with stairs rising to the first floor, which briefly comprises a large dual aspect open-plan area, WC, disused lift shaft and access to a disused stairwell. A separate door and stairwell leads to the second floor which has an open-plan area. The basement comprises 2 bathrooms and several self-contained rooms – please note, the electrical housing is located at the rear of the basement.

Contact:

Laskowski & Co Ltd

Date on Market:

05/11/2025
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More details for Bristol Rd, Penzance - Retail for Sale

Mexico Inn - Bristol Rd

Penzance, TR20 8JF

  • Retail for Sale
  • £695,000
  • 6,274 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning
  • 24 Hour Access

Penzance Retail for Sale - Cornwall

The Mexico Inn comprises an originally only, 19th Century end-of-terrace, two-story granite and stone construction under a pitched slate roof with many additions to the rear and occupying a prominent roadside location in the centre of Long Rock. The building has been extensively refurbished and decorated throughout. In addition, next door is a three-bedroom house currently on the market with Kerb Appealz for £269,000, which could be bought to incorporate extra letting accommodation.

Contact:

Scott Burridge Commercial LLP

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

28/10/2025
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More details for 8-8A High Cross St, St Austell - Retail for Sale

8-8A High Cross St

St Austell, PL25 4AB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £275,000
  • 743 sq ft

St Austell Retail for Sale

* BUSINESSES NOT AFFECTED *<br /><br />AN EDGE OF TOWN CENTRE FREEHOLD INVESTMENT<br /><br />2 GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SHOPS<br /><br />2 ONE BEDROOM AND 1 TWO BEDROOM FLATS<br /><br />GROSS ANNUAL INCOME OF £35,106<br /><br />APPROACHING 13% GROSS YIELD<br /><br />see agents notes<br /><br /><b>Location</b> - EDGE OF TOWN CENTRE LOCATION. St Austell is the largest town with it's BID promotion in Cornwall approximately 40 miles from Plymouth and 14 miles from Truro. The town benefits from mainline rail services plus good road communications served by the A390. St Austell ia approximately 6 miles from the A30 trunk road - the primary route linking Cornwall and the M5 motorway. Currently being upgraded St Austell to A30 link road. <br /><br />The subject premises are situated just off St Austell's main shopping street. National retailers in Fore Street include Subway, H Samuels Jewellers, SpecSavers, WH Smith & Boots. The premises is also close to the new town centre development White River Place with further National including Superdrug, Lloyds, Argos and T K Maxx. It offers an excellent trading position ideally suited to take advantage of the town's increasing footfall. St Austell town centre offers a wide range of shopping facilities. With St Austell's main post office now located in W H Smith, just yards from the premises, and continuing to offer an extensive range of services this will undoubtedly increase the pedestrian footfall in the centre of the town benefitting all businesses.<br /><br /><b>The Property</b> - The subject property is a Freehold investment.<br />Comprising 2 ground floor lock up shops and 3 flats over the second and third floors.<br /><br /><b>Schedule Of Accommodation</b> - 8 - Ground Floor Retail Shop - c41 sq m<br />8a - Ground Floor Retail Shop - c51 sq m<br />8b - First Floor 1 Bedroom Flat - c44 sq m<br />8c - Second Floor 2 Bedroom Flat - c64 sq m<br />8d - First Floor 1 Bedroom Flat - c48 sq m<br /><br /><b>Schedule Of Rent</b> - 8 - 3 year ;ease from September 2024 - £6,600 pa <br />8a - yearly periodic business lease from July 2025 - £6,000 pa<br />8b - periodic assured shorthold tenancy - £6,606.6 pa<br />8c - assured shorthold tenancy - £8,100 pa<br />8d - assured shorthold tenancy - 7,800 pa<br /><br /><b>Viewing</b> - By appointment with the Vendors Sole Agents<br />MAY WHETTER AND GROSE<br />[use Contact Agent Button]<br />[use Contact Agent Button]<br />[use Contact Agent Button]<br /><br /><b>Lolcal Authority</b> - Cornwall Council<br />General Enquiries[use Contact Agent Button]<br />Planning[use Contact Agent Button]<br /><br /><b>Epc</b> - 8 - comm D<br />8a - comm C<br />8b - C<br />8c - E<br />8d - E<br /><br />

Contact:

May Whetter & Grose

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

13/09/2025
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More details for 5 Alma Pl, Redruth - Retail for Sale

Coffee Tavern - 5 Alma Pl

Redruth, TR15 2AT

  • Retail for Sale
  • £142,500
  • 1,960 sq ft

Redruth Retail for Sale

The building is offered with vacant possession and presents an excellent freehold opportunity. Its mixed-use potential makes it suitable for a variety of occupiers, whether for owner occupation, investment, or redevelopment (subject to the necessary consents). Guide price £142,500 for the freehold. 5 Alma Place is a prominent Grade II Listed Gothic-style building in the heart of Redruth town centre, designed by Cornish architect, James Hicks, and constructed in 1879–1880. The property is noted for its striking architectural features, including a distinctive corner tower. It was originally named the Lamb & Flag Coffee Tavern, built as part of the temperance movement; in more recent years used as a catering premises and now offered with full vacant possession. Benefiting from large glazed windows to Alma Place, the property features a central ground floor entrance leading into a fitted space complete with serving counter and extraction hood, ideal for food and beverage operations. A staircase provides access to the basement level (not shown in the photographs) which benefits from a side entrance. The first floor is accessed via the stairs to the side with a separate external door and offers additional functional space, including a further seating or event area and two WCs. The property is situated within Redruth’s town centre. Redruth is found in a central position within west Cornwall. Of great historic significance as the centre of the Cornish mining district, it now forms part of Cornwall’s most populated areas with its neighbouring towns of Pool and Camborne. The county’s north coast beaches are found approximately 5 miles to the north, Truro 10 miles to the east, Falmouth and the south coast 10 miles to the south.

Contact:

Scott Burridge Commercial LLP

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

01/09/2025
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More details for Chapel Road, Camborne - Retail for Sale

The Old Chapel - Chapel Road

Camborne, TR14 8QX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,600,000
  • 1,898 sq ft

Camborne Retail for Sale - Tuckingmill, Cornwall

The freehold of this mixed use investment opportunity is available for the guide price of £1.6 million. The building produces a current income of approximately £114,000 per annum, through the 3 ground floor commercial units and 13 apartments on the upper floors.

Contact:

Vickery Holman

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/08/2025
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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in Cornwall?
There are currently 60 Retail Properties available for sale near Cornwall. These Cornwall Retail Property listings have an average size of 2,878 sq ft. The largest available listing in Cornwall is 20,383 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Cornwall make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in Cornwall?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in Cornwall is about £195. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in Cornwall ranges from £30 to £758, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in Cornwall?
Several factors can impact the price of Retail Properties, including the size and location of the property, its net initial yield, and the amenities it offers. Prices currently range from £30 to £758 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 9.55%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in Cornwall?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 20,383 sq ft and the smallest is 314 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in Cornwall is approximately 2,878 sq ft.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can offer long-term rental income, especially with established tenants. High street shops, shopping centres, and neighbourhood parades all offer opportunities for stable yields, with leases often structured on full repairing and insuring (FRI) terms.
What risks should I consider when buying retail property?
Risks include tenant turnover, void periods, changes in consumer habits, and local competition. Location is key—properties in well-trafficked or affluent areas tend to be more resilient to market shifts.
How does lease length affect retail property investment?
Longer leases (typically 5–15 years) can provide more predictable income. Some leases include upward-only rent reviews, which help protect returns over time. It's important to review break clauses and rent-free periods during due diligence.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail tenants include national chains, local independents, convenience stores, restaurants, salons, and service providers. National brands may offer greater covenant strength, while independents can offer flexibility and local appeal.
Do I need planning permission to change a retail property's use?
Most retail units now fall under Class E, which allows changes of use between shops, cafés, offices, and some medical or fitness uses without full planning permission. However, local restrictions or conservation areas may require additional consent.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the Cornwall

With 59 retail units currently available for sale in Cornwall, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in Cornwall, particularly in high-footfall streets, suburban centres, and growing residential areas. Investors can choose from single-let high street shops, parade investments, convenience stores, and mixed-use buildings with both retail and residential components. Tenants often include local independents, cafés, national chains, and essential services such as pharmacies or food outlets, providing reliable rental income and long-term potential.

When purchasing a retail property in Cornwall, key considerations include location footfall, tenant strength, lease terms, and scope for asset management. Prime areas close to transport links, schools, or densely populated neighbourhoods are typically in higher demand. Investors should assess the EPC rating, permitted use under Class E, and whether there’s potential to convert upper floors or reconfigure the unit. Well-let shops with full repairing and insuring (FRI) leases and upward-only rent reviews offer strong yield stability, while underused stock may present redevelopment or repositioning opportunities. With the right due diligence, retail units in Cornwall can form a valuable part of a diversified investment portfolio.

  • Footfall & visibility: Prioritise high street, corner, or parade locations with strong local catchments
  • Tenant covenant: Assess trading history, sector resilience, and lease security
  • Lease structure: Favour long-term FRI leases with upward-only rent reviews
  • Permitted use: Class E properties offer flexibility for shops, cafés, clinics, or services
  • Rental yield & growth: Evaluate rent levels and local demand for retail space
  • Repositioning potential: Consider refurbishment, signage improvements, or upper floor conversion
  • Exit strategy: Plan for long-term hold, break-up, or onward sale to owner-occupiers or funds

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