Retail in Somerset available for sale
49

Retail Properties for Sale in Somerset

Explore the Latest Somerset Retail Properties for Sale

Including shops for sale, high street units, retail warehouses, petrol stations, showrooms, and leisure-focused retail spaces.

More details for 17 High St, Glastonbury - Retail for Sale

17 High St

Glastonbury, BA6 9DP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £135,000
  • 402 sq ft
See More
More details for Monkton Heathfield Rd, Monkton Heathfield - Retail for Sale

The Merry Monk - Monkton Heathfield Rd

Monkton Heathfield, TA2 8NE

  • Retail for Sale
  • £1,200,000
  • 6,014 sq ft

Monkton Heathfield Retail for Sale - Taunton Deane

We are instructed to invite offers in excess of £1,200,000 (9.63% NIY) assuming the usual purchasers costs. Tenure The property is held freehold (Title Number ST192851). Tenancy Entire property let to two private individuals on a 20 year lease from 12 November 2018 at a current rent of £122,347 per annum which is subject to five yearly open market rent reviews and annual uncapped RPI increases (except in the open market review year). A rent deposit of £24,843 is held by the landlord. Description The property comprises the ground and first floor of a two storey detached building with painted rendered elevations beneath a pitched roof. Accommodation Ground Floor: The ground floor provides an open plan trading area with a central bar servery and seating on loose tables, chairs and benches for 100 customers. Ancillary areas include a trade kitchen, customer WC's and stores. First Floor: The first floor provides the managers accommodation which comprises a lounge, bathroom, kitchen and two bedrooms. Externally: There is a beer garden to the front with seating on wooden benches for 56 customers. There is parking to the rear for 60 vehicles. Located in the village of Monkton in the county of Somerset, 2.1 miles (3.4 kilometres) north east of Taunton town centre and 13.2 miles (21.2 kilometres) south west of Bridgwater. The Merry Monk Inn is situated fronting Monkton Heathfield in a residential area, which is a short distance from Bridgewater Road where operators such as Bathpool Inn, Monkton Inn and Hankridge Arms are located.

Contact:

Savills

Property Subtype:

Bar

Date on Market:

26/01/2026

Hide
See More
More details for 31-33 St John St, Bridgwater - Retail for Sale

31-33 St John St

Bridgwater, TA6 5HR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £145,000
  • 1,600 sq ft
See More
More details for College St, Burnham On Sea - Retail for Sale

College Court - College St

Burnham On Sea, TA8 1AR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £99,950
  • 491 sq ft

Burnham On Sea Retail for Sale - Burnham-on-Sea

<p>A well-positioned lock-up shop unit available for sale or to rent, ideally suited to a variety of retail, office or service-based uses. Prominently located just off the High Street and within easy reach of the seafront, this property benefits from strong footfall generated by both the town’s established local trade and the significant seasonal uplift from tourists and day visitors. Burnham-on-Sea is a thriving Somerset seaside town offering a wide mix of independent businesses, national retailers and supermarkets.</p><p>Excellent transport links include easy access to the M5 Motorway at Junction 22, with mainline rail services available at nearby Highbridge. The accommodation is well presented and thoughtfully arranged. The main shop area features a glazed entrance door and display window, wood laminate flooring, suspended ceiling with recessed spot lighting, electric heating and a large walk-in cupboard.</p><p>To the rear is a separate store room, along with an office/preparation room fitted with additional spot lighting, heater, corner sink and further storage. Supporting facilities include a kitchenette, cloakroom with WC and wash basin, and a rear lobby with access to the outside. Externally, the property benefits from two allocated car parking spaces, a valuable asset for staff or customers. </p><p>The property may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief, subject to the occupier’s circumstances and the current rateable value. Where applicable, this could result in a significant reduction or full exemption from business rates. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority to confirm eligibility.</p><p>EPC: B - (13/01/2026)</p><br/><strong>Building Safety</strong><br/><p>Non Reported</p><br/><strong>Mobile Signal</strong><br/><p>Ofcom shows predicted mobile coverage, nPerf shows real-world signal strength.</p><br/><strong>Construction Type</strong><br/><p>Standard Construction</p><br/><strong>Existing Planning Permission</strong><br/><p>Non Reported</p><br/><strong>Coalfield or Mining</strong><br/><p>Non Reported</p>

Contact:

Abbott & Frost

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

13/01/2026

Hide
See More
More details for 6 Parkhouse Rd, Minehead - Retail for Sale

6 Parkhouse Rd

Minehead, TA24 8AB

  • Retail for Sale
  • £85,000
  • 823 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: E

Minehead Retail for Sale

This detached self-contained ground floor retail shop is ideally positioned on the edge of Minehead’s busy town centre, offering excellent visibility and footfall. The premises would suit a wide variety of retail, office, or service-based uses (subject to the necessary planning consents), making it an appealing opportunity for both new and established businesses.<br/><br/>Minehead, with a resident population of approximately 10,000, enjoys a significant seasonal increase as one of Somerset’s most popular coastal holiday destinations. The town boasts a vibrant and prosperous centre, home to an appealing mix of independent traders and well-known national retailers including T.G Jones, Superdrug, Boots, Peacocks, Specsavers, Poundland, Iceland and Costa Coffee, ensuring a steady flow of both local and visitor trade throughout the year.<br/><br/>The layout offers a spacious and flexible trading area complemented by useful back of house space.<br/><br/>ACCOMMODATION<br/><br/>The property is arranged to provide:<br/><br/>Retail Frontage: 15'0"<br/><br/>Internal Width: 18'0"<br/><br/>Main Retail Area: 761 sq ft<br/><br/>Storage / Staff Room: 37 sq ft<br/><br/>Staff WC<br/><br/>The layout offers a spacious and flexible trading area complemented by useful back-of-house space.<br/><br/>SERVICES<br/><br/>The premises benefit from connections to mains water, electricity, gas, and drainage.<br/><br/>RATEABLE VALUE<br/><br/>Currently £3800 but due to rise from April 1st 2026 to £4250<br/>UBR, as of 2025 to 2026 is 49.9 pence in the £.<br/>Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property details going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.<br/><br/>Prospective purchasers would presently be entitled to 100% rate relief unless they own or occupy other commercial premises.<br/><br/>VIEWING<br/><br/>Strictly by appointment through the sole agent.<br/>From our office in Friday Street turn right then keep left into following the road into Park Street. At the junction at the top Park Street, fork left into Parkhouse Road and the property will be found on the right hand side after a short distance.

Contact:

Webbers

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

14/12/2025

Hide
See More
More details for 20 Queen St, Wells - Retail for Sale

20 Queen St

Wells, BA5 2DP

  • Retail for Sale
  • £300,000
  • 1,615 sq ft
See More
More details for 7 Sadler St, Wells - Retail for Sale

7 Sadler St

Wells, BA5 2RR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £550,000
  • 2,431 sq ft
See More
More details for 17 Market Square, Crewkerne - Retail for Sale

Cornhill House - 17 Market Square

Crewkerne, TA18 7LG

  • Retail for Sale
  • £375,000
  • 3,919 sq ft
See More
More details for 13 College St, Burnham On Sea - Retail for Sale

13 College St

Burnham On Sea, TA8 1AR

  • Retail for Sale
  • £250,000
  • 711 sq ft
  • Energy Performance: E

Burnham On Sea Retail for Sale - Burnham-on-Sea

A mid-terrace mixed-use property arranged over three floors, offering a combination of commercial and residential accommodation. The ground floor is currently let and arranged as a takeaway restaurant, comprising a customer sales area, kitchen, storage space and WC facilities. The upper floors, accessed separately from the rear, provide residential accommodation which has previously been let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy but will be sold with vacant possession. Asking price is £275,000 for the freehold. The first floor provides a communal sitting room and kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room, while the second floor offers three further bedrooms and an additional shower room. Each bedroom is equipped with its own electric key meter, allowing for individual energy control and billing. The property has previously operated as an HMO; however, any former HMO licence was held by the individual owner rather than being attached to the property itself. Commercial Accommodation: Sales Area – 501 sq ft Kitchen – 157 sq ft Store – 53 sq ft Total – 711 sq ft Commercial Lease: The ground floor lease is drawn outside the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act on an internal repairing basis, subject to a schedule of condition with insurance rent payable. The passing rent is £11,500 per annum, assuming no rent reviews have been implemented. The term commenced 16 October 2020 for 15 years, with a tenant break option at the fifth anniversary and rent reviews every three years. The permitted use is Class E – takeaway/restaurant. The current rent reflects approximately £16.17 per sq ft overall or £25.11 per sq ft ITZA.

Contact:

Abbott & Frost

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

25/10/2025

Hide
See More
More details for 48 East St, Taunton - Retail for Sale

Remedies Bar - 48 East St

Taunton, TA1 3NA

  • Retail for Sale
  • £280,000
  • 3,356 sq ft
See More
More details for 26 The Avenue, Minehead - Retail for Sale

26 The Avenue

Minehead, TA24 5AZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £160,000
  • 1,072 sq ft
See More
More details for 68-68a High St, Glastonbury - Retail for Sale

68-68a High St

Glastonbury, BA6 9DZ

  • Retail for Sale
  • £225,000
  • 932 sq ft
See More
More details for 21 Market Pl, Frome - Retail for Sale

21 Market Pl

Frome, BA11 1AN

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 1,609 sq ft
See More
More details for 116 High St, Street - Retail for Sale

116 High St

Street, BA16 0EW

  • Retail for Sale
  • £350,000
  • 7,508 sq ft
See More
More details for 145 High St, Street - Retail for Sale

145 High St

Street, BA16 0EX

  • Retail for Sale
  • £215,000
  • 1,083 sq ft
See More
1-23 of 49

FAQs about Retail property for sale in Somerset

See All Retail Spaces For Sale
How many Retail Property listings are available for sale in Somerset?
There are currently 55 Retail Properties available for sale near Somerset. These Somerset Retail Property listings have an average size of 6,299 sq ft. The largest available listing in Somerset is 87,126 sq ft. The thriving commercial centre and excellent transport links in Somerset make it an ideal location for businesses to find suitable Retail Property for sale.
How much does it cost to buy Retail Property in Somerset?
The average price/SF for Retail Property for sale in Somerset is about £194. The cost per sq ft for Retail Property in Somerset ranges from £25 to £1,215, depending on the location and the size of the property.
What factors could affect the prices of Retail Properties in Somerset?
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 £25 to £1,215 per square foot. While the average net initial yield for Retail Properties is 8.23%.
What is the largest Retail Property available for sale in Somerset?
Currently, the largest Retail Property available to buy is 87,126 sq ft and the smallest is 343 sq ft. The average size of Retail Property available for sale in Somerset is approximately 6,299 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 Somerset

With 49 retail units currently available for sale in Somerset, the area presents a solid opportunity for investors seeking income-producing commercial property. Shops and retail premises remain a resilient asset class in Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset 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

LoopNet - the worlds No. 1 commercial property marketplace.