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More details for 106a High St, Barnstaple - Retail for Sale

106a High St

Barnstaple, EX31 1HP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £149,950
  • 793 sq ft
  • Security System

Barnstaple Retail for Sale

<p><b>PROMINENT BARNSTAPLE HIGH STREET INVESTMENT FOR SALE </b></p><p><b>106a HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, </b></p><p><b>NORTH DEVON EX31 1HP </b></p><p><b>PRICE: £149,950 FREEHOLD </b></p><p>DESCRIPTION </p><p>Arranged over 2 floors, the premises is located in the High Street with nearby operators including Tesco, Halifax, HSBC etc. Pedestrian flow is strong. Formerly operated as a sandwich bar/take away/café, an Estate Agency Office and currently as a mini mart retail outlet. </p><p>LEASE </p><p>Currently let on a 5 year term from August 2023 at a passing rent of £14,000 p.a.x.. A break clause at the end of the 2nd year was not operated. </p><p>ACCOMMODATION </p><p>HIGH STREET RETAIL UNIT (16' 11 x 10' 4'') Gross frontage: 10' 3'' Net frontage: 8' x 2' 2'' </p><p>LINK CORRIDOR: 22' 8'' x 3' 4'' </p><p>FORMER CAFE/OFFICE/RETAIL AREA: 19' 4'' x 11'7'' </p><p>FORMER KITCHEN: 13'11 x 7' </p><p>FORMER WC/STORE: 5' 0'' x 2' 4'' </p><p>FIRST FLOOR: </p><p>TOILET: WC and basin </p><p>STOREROOM: 15' 2'' X 8' 3'' </p><p>GIA: around 660 sq ft (61 sq m) over two floors </p><p>RATEABLE VALUE: £5,200 </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

Contact:

The Wright Property

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/04/2025
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More details for 111 High St, Ilfracombe - Retail for Sale

111 High St

Ilfracombe, EX34 9ET

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 1,435 sq ft
  • Security System

Ilfracombe Retail for Sale

LOCATION<br />In a prime High Street trading location within the very heart of Ilfracombe, North Devon's main holiday resort.<br /><br />The town is expanding with a new southern development of around 350 houses due soon. <br /><br />In addition the resort has become a favourite with day trippers visiting to see 'Verity' the statue on the pier made by the well know artist Damien Hirst. <br /><br />Ilfracombe has many beaches, a picturesque harbour, parks, municipal gardens and a Water Sports Centre at Larkstone Bay. <br /><br />THE PROPERTY<br />An exceptional example of Victorian architecture this Grade II listed family home boasts large rooms with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. <br /><br />There is a 46 seater licenced restaurant (30 seats in the main restaurant and the option of an additional 16 seats in the function room, which is currently being utilised as a beauticians) and cloakrooms as well as commercial kitchen to the ground floor. <br /><br />Across the upper floors is the 5 bedroom owner’s accommodation that would easily suit two families as there is a rear second floor pedestrian access to Tarry Lane. <br /><br />The property has gas fired central heating and the business is for sale as a going concern. <br /><br />THE BUSINESS<br />Operating as a restaurant since 1995, this long established catering business is utilised now as a Chinese restaurant and takeaway. <br /><br />There are 46 covers which includes the function room (now used as a beauticians but could easily convert back to catering use). <br /><br />Details of trade and opening hours will be made available to genuine buyers after inspection.<br /><br />SERVICES AND UTILITIES <br />All mains connected. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting <br />BUSINESS RATES <br />£7,600 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure. Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.<br /><br />VAT<br />We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.<br /><br />LEGAL ADVICE <br />We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.<br /><br />PLANNING <br />It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.<br />From Webbers Offices in Ilfracombe High Street cross over the road and head to the left along the the road, walking past the traffic lights. The premises are on the same side directly opposite the Post Office.

Contact:

Webbers

Date on Market:

28/03/2025
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More details for 50 High St, Ilfracombe - Retail for Sale

50 High St

Ilfracombe, EX34 9QB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £65,000
  • 788 sq ft

Ilfracombe Retail for Sale

LOCATION<br/>In the ever popular coastal resort of Ilfracombe, often referred to as the 'Jewel in the crown of the North Devon coastline', the premises are located in the busy High Street with a prominent frontage. The town has a population of about 11,000 inhabitants and new housing estates are being developed on the southern fringe. There are excellent tourist facilities including the picturesque harbour, numerous beaches, pretty parklands, an indoor swimming pool and a golf course.<br/><br/>THE PREMISES<br/>Formerly trading as a butchers now for sale with vacant possession and no ongoing chain. <br/>Would be ideal for owner occupier, investor or developer.<br/>The ground floor comprises of an empty shop with store room behind and walk in cold store.<br/>Upstairs are three rooms, a staff room/kitchen, refrigerator room, a further store room, rear lobby, staff cloakroom and two walk in cupboards. There is a small enclosed rear yard.<br/><br/>AGENTS NOTE<br/>The first floor has a limited head height of 6'2".<br/><br/>LEGAL ADVICE <br/>We strongly recommend that a buyer takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.<br/><br/>PLANNING <br/>It is the responsibility of the proposed buyer to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the buyer’s responsibility.<br/><br/>BUSINESS RATES <br/>£5,700 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.<br/>Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.<br/><br/>VAT<br/>We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.<br/><br/>SERVICES AND UTILITIES <br/>Mains electricity, water and drainage. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting From the Webbers office in Ilfracombe turn right and the premises are within 25 yards on the same side of the street, at a traffic crossing opposite Ilfracombe Book Shop.

Contact:

Webbers

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

26/03/2025
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More details for Cross St, Combe Martin - Retail for Sale

Cross St

Combe Martin, EX34 0DD

  • Retail for Sale
  • £229,950
  • 965 sq ft

Combe Martin Retail for Sale

Being of two storey stone and brick construction plus loft conversion the premises has a single shop frontage at ground floor level, all under a pitched slate roof. The ground floor premises consists of single fronted window display and a gross internal area of 965 sq.ft (90 sq.m) with the premises having been refurbished including new electric supply, plastered and painted walls all ready for flooring and lighting. It is thought the shop premises would suit a wide variety of uses from retail to office and service industry trades. The upper floors are currently configured as a 3/4 bedroomed apartment over 2 floors with self-contained entrances at both the front and rear. The apartment consists of kitchen, dining room, lounge, 3/4 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, rear entrance porch and patio garden. Additional specification includes double glazing and gas central heating. The property has been in the same family ownership for many years, having been owner occupied for the majority of the time, with the upper floors in need of some modernising and refurbishment.

Contact:

JD Commercial Ltd

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

14/10/2025
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More details for Beach Rd, Woolacombe - Retail for Sale

Brundle's Bar and Restaurant - Beach Rd

Woolacombe, EX34 7FG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,500,000
  • 6,366 sq ft
  • Security System

Woolacombe Retail for Sale

Our clients are inviting offers in the region of £1,500,000 for the Long Leasehold interest, originally 250 years with approximately 245 remaining and a peppercorn rent. There is a service charge of approximately £6,000 pa for upkeep and maintenance of common parts as well as buildings insurance. Although not currently operation due to personal circumstances, the business previously traded as a ‘high end’ restaurant although is suitable for a wide range of trading styles, as well as being split into 2 or 3 smaller units, subject to necessary consent. Turnover for previous years have been £670,000 and £773,000 with the business in its relative infancy at these stages. The premises has extensive glazed frontage as well as feature decked area overlooking Woolacombe beach. The split level premises extends to approximately 6,366 sq.ft (592 sq.m) providing inside covers for approximately 180 and outside dining space for a further 90 covers, with the restaurant serviced by a fitted kitchen which is open fronted to the restaurant area with a variety of back up, storage and preparation space to the rear. Internally, there is an island bar and booth seating with steps to the main restaurant area, with both areas having direct areas overlooking to decking Woolacombe areas beach. Considerable capital was spent on the infrastructure of the premises including air condition, kitchen extraction etc. The property is situated in the heart of Woolacombe Village and occupies a prominent location on the main arterial road into this coastal resort. Its slightly elevated position means it has views over the village, beach and sea. There are a variety of mixed retail and leisure users in the immediate vicinity including family attractions such as crazy golf and amusements, as well as the restaurant forming part of the site known as Byron Woolacombe Holidays, being a complex of luxury self catering apartments with on site leisure facilities.

Contact:

JD Commercial Ltd

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

27/03/2025
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FAQs about Retail property for sale in North Devon

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How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in North Devon?
There are currently 10 Retail Properties available for sale near North Devon. These North Devon Retail Property listings have an average size of 14,875 sq ft. The largest available listing in North Devon is 66,244 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in North Devon make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in North Devon?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in North Devon is about £109. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in North Devon ranges from £49 to £183, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in North Devon?
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 £49 to £183 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 6.70%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in North Devon?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 66,244 sq ft and the smallest is 788 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in North Devon is approximately 14,875 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 North Devon, Barnstaple

With 9 retail units currently available for sale in North Devon, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in North 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 North 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 North 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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