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More details for Victoria Pl, Axminster - Retail for Sale

The Old Bell House - Victoria Pl

Axminster, EX13 5NQ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £300,000
  • 2,314 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: C

Axminster Retail for Sale

and slatwall cladding on the majority of internal wall space. There are three sales areas and a partitioned off store area. A rear door provides access into the communal kitchen area, WCs and parking. Unit 2— Is the smallest of the retail units providing an open plan display area with wooden effect flooring, a suspended ceiling with inset lighting and a partitioned off rear office/store. A rear door provides access into the communal kitchen area, WCs and parking with this property benefiting from a rear store. Unit 3— A retail unit providing an open plan display area with a partial wooden effect floor with the rear area being rubber tile matting, category 2 lighting and spotlights. A rear door provides access into the communal kitchen area, WCs and parking with this property benefiting from a rear store. Unit 4— This retail unit provides an open plan display area with wooden effect flooring, suspended ceiling grid with inset lighting. A rear door provides access into the communal kitchen area, WCs and parking with this property benefiting from a rear store.

Contact:

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

04/02/2026
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More details for 12 High St, Budleigh Salterton - Retail for Sale

12 High St

Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LQ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £325,000
  • 474 sq ft

Budleigh Salterton Retail for Sale

The property is offered for sale Freehold subject to a short term leaseback, at a guide price of £325,000. The property comprises an attractive end terraced three storey building within a Conservation Area. The property provides a ground floor lock up shop with self-contained residential accommodation above comprising a well presented two bedroom maisonette with a private balcony to the rear. Access to the shop and maisonette is from the High Street. There is also pedestrian access from Brook Road to the maisonette and shop from the rear. Budleigh Salterton is a popular and highly sought after seaside town approximately 15 miles south of Exeter and situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property is situated within the heart of the town centre and an easy walk to the beach and sea. The town benefits from a good range of shopping facilities, a Health Centre, Churches, Library and Museum. The Cathedral city and county town of Exeter lies approximately 15 miles in a westerly direction with Junction 30 linking to the M5 Motorway and two main line railway stations making it ideal for commuting. The area is well favoured with local schools with a high reputation and several well patronised Golf courses readily accessible.

Contact:

Stratton Creber Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

03/06/2026
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More details for 91 Exeter Rd, Exmouth - Retail for Sale

91 Exeter Rd

Exmouth, EX8 1QD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £360,000
  • 686 sq ft

Exmouth Retail for Sale

The property is offered for sale Freehold, at a guide price of £360,000 Please contact agent for further details. 91 Exeter Road, Exmouth comprises a ground floor lock up shop with a 4 bedrooms flat above and a two bedroom flat with small garden and separate two storey store at the rear. The shop is a self contained unit with sales area to the front, rear store/ staff area and WC. Suitable for a variety of uses, subject to planning. The flat above is arranged over two floors with living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor and a large master bedroom on the second floor with large ensuite. The flat at the rear has two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, two reception rooms and a conservatory. There is a small garden to the rear. Accessed from the rear at Hartopp Road is the two storey store. This unit has water and electricity connected. The property is situated in a popular retail parade in residential area close to the town centre. The parade has a variety of largely independent traders including Proper Fish and Chips, Citizens Advice, Pine and Oak Furniture and Andrew Burgess Insurance Services as well as a Morrisons Daily. Exmouth is a popular seaside town with a population of approx. 34,000 and a catchment population of 130,000 which benefits from substantial seasonal boosts each year.

Contact:

Stratton Creber Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

12/05/2026
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More details for East Walk, Seaton - Retail for Sale

Hook & Parrot Inn - East Walk

Seaton, EX12 2LS

  • Retail for Sale
  • £700,000
  • 11,372 sq ft
  • Waterfront

Seaton Retail for Sale

A unique mixed use development opportunity in a prime location on Seaton's sea front, for the creation of a restaurant/bar and nine luxury apartments, all with spectacular sea views over Seaton Bay. The property comprises the freehold interest in the former Hook & Parrot Inn, located in a prime position overlooking Seaton's sea front. The property has planning consent under planning reference 25/0470/FUL with the East Devon District Council for the demolition of the existing public house and 3 residential apartments, and construction of replacement bar/restaurant and 9 luxury residential apartments. The approved plans include provision for a secure underground car park, with allocated parking for each apartment and a passenger lift serving the basement, ground, first, second and third floors. The property has full vehicular access from Harbour Road to the rear and direct pedestrian access from the Esplanade to the front. Each new apartment will benefit from spectacular sea views over the beach and Seaton Bay. The property is on the seafront and a few minutes’ walk from Seaton town. Seaton is a popular coastal resort on the Jurassic Coast, with its tourist tramway and mile-long pebbled beach. The town itself has many small shops, a local hospital, doctors' surgeries, primary school, bank and building society as well as two large supermarkets. A popular resort for holiday makers, and boasts a wealth of activities including golf, tennis, bowls, and sailing. There are good secondary schools nearby along with the renowned Colyton Grammar School, which is just 3 miles inland. The county town of Exeter, with its regional airport, is some 20 miles to the west, and the mainline rail link to London (Waterloo) is at Axminster, approximately 5 miles in distance.

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

27/04/2026
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More details for Sidmouth Rd, Aylesbeare - Retail for Sale

Hidden Oak - Sidmouth Rd

Aylesbeare, EX5 2JP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £650,000
  • 4,702 sq ft

Aylesbeare Retail for Sale

A sale of the freehold is offered, with vacant possession, on the basis of the following options: Option 1 A sale of the main building with the main car park, being the land tinted pink in the plan, at a price of £650,000. Option 2 A sale of the main building with the main car park, plus the middle part of the site which comprises further parking/storage land, the open-fronted storage shed and one further small building (currently dog grooming), i.e. the parcels of land tinted pink and blue in the plan, at a price of £750,000. Option 3 A sale of the whole, being the parcels of land tinted pink and blue as described above, plus the land tinted green which comprises level storage land plus a small building (currently hair salon), at a price of £850,000. A former pub, converted around 4 years ago to its current use as a retail showroom and café with ancillary offices and 2-bed manager’s flat. Externally, the car park adjacent to the main building provides around 26 marked parking bays and has access from two sides. Also on site are an open-fronted storage shed and two small masonry buildings (currently in use as dog grooming and hair salon), plus ample overflow parking/external storage land. The total site area is around 1 acre and options are offered for a purchase of the main building with all or part only of the site. The property the A3052 Sidmouth Road at the busy junction with the A3180 (south to Exmouth, north to Ottery St Mary and the A30), approximately 5.5 miles from Junction 30 of the M5 Motorway and the eastern edge of the city of Exeter. There are regular bus services along the A3180, stopping close to the property.

Contact:

Stratton Creber Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

04/12/2025
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More details for 120 High St, Sidmouth - Retail for Sale

120 High St

Sidmouth, EX10 8EE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £200,000
  • 1,473 sq ft

Sidmouth Retail for Sale

Guide Price: £200,000 (vacant possession). 120 High Street comprises a ground floor lock up commercial unit, with parking for one car. The unit has an open plan layout with a small kitchen and WC. This well presented property would be suitable for a variety of uses including, but not limited to, health and fitness, retail, office, storage, and leisure. Subject to consents. The approximate floor area is: 1473 sq ft / 136.82 sq m. Sidmouth is a popular seaside town located approximately 15 miles south east of Exeter with a resident population of approximately 14,000. The town centre offers a good range of independent traders, and national retailers, including The Original Factory Shop, Scott Cinemas, Harrison Lavers and Portbury's Estate Agents, and Tesco Express. The town benefits from an all year round trade together with an influx of tourists in the summer months.

Contact:

Stratton Creber Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

28/07/2025
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More details for 4-6 New St, Honiton - Retail for Sale

4-6 New St

Honiton, EX14 1EY

  • Retail for Sale
  • £250,000
  • 2,389 sq ft
  • Security System

Honiton Retail for Sale

The freehold sale includes two inter-linked retail units on the ground floor and one first floor residential unit. The properties provide substantial retail and ancillary accommodation with a significant frontage to New Street. The units occupy a central trading location within this popular market town. The tenant provides a good covenant and the Clarks brand has been trading from the units for 20 years. Market rent agreed in May 2023. The first and second floors of No 4 provide medium-term residential development potential. Attractive net initial yield.

Contact:

Neil Atkinson & Co

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

15/08/2023
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FAQs About Retail Property For Sale in East Devon

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How many retail properties are currently available for sale in East Devon?
There are currently 7 retail properties available for sale. Sizes range from 474 sq ft to 4,702 sq ft, with an average size of 1,967 sq ft. Available opportunities may include high street shops, retail units, shopping centre space, neighbourhood parades and mixed-use investments.
How much does retail property cost in East Devon?
The average asking price is approximately £214 per sq ft, with prices ranging from £79 to £515 per sq ft. Values are influenced by factors such as location, footfall, tenant strength, lease terms and the overall condition of the property.
What factors influence retail property values?
Location is often the most important factor, alongside footfall levels, tenant quality, lease length, rental income, nearby occupiers and local market conditions. Properties with strong trading locations and established tenants may attract greater investor demand.
What sizes of retail property are available?
Available properties range from 474 sq ft to 4,702 sq ft, with an average size of 1,967 sq ft. Opportunities may suit independent retailers, owner-occupiers, investors and larger multi-site operators.
What are the benefits of investing in retail property?
Retail property can provide long-term rental income and the potential for capital growth. Well-located assets with established tenants may offer predictable income streams, while properties with redevelopment or alternative-use potential can provide additional opportunities for value creation.
What risks should I consider before buying?
Potential risks include tenant vacancy, changing consumer behaviour, local competition, economic conditions and shifts in retail demand. Understanding the strength of the location and the sustainability of rental income is an important part of any acquisition decision.
How does lease length affect investment performance?
Longer leases can provide greater income certainty, while shorter leases may offer opportunities for rent growth or repositioning. Investors should review rent review provisions, break clauses and tenant obligations when assessing an asset.
What types of tenants occupy retail property?
Retail occupiers can include national retailers, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés, health and beauty businesses, service providers and independent operators. The mix of tenants can influence both investment performance and future demand.
Can a retail property be used for other purposes?
Many retail premises fall within Use Class E, which may allow a degree of flexibility between retail, office, hospitality, health and other commercial uses. However, any proposed change of use should be confirmed with the local planning authority.
What due diligence should I carry out before buying?
Buyers should review leases, tenant covenant strength, service charge arrangements, planning permissions, title documents, environmental matters and building condition reports. Professional legal and surveying advice is strongly recommended before completing a purchase.
What additional costs should I budget for?
In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), legal fees, surveys, finance costs, insurance and any refurbishment or maintenance works that may be required.

Discover More Retail Properties for Sale in the East Devon, Exmouth

With 12 retail units currently available for sale in East Devon, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in East Devon, 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 East Devon, 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 East Devon 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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