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Situation The property is located on Bartholomew Street near to the junction with Market Street.
Nearby occupiers include Jones Robinson Estate Agents, Tax Assist Accountants and Willow & Bloom Florist.
Description The property comprises two ground floor retail units with two, one-bedroomed flats above, set within a terrace of similar properties.
Ground floor of 38a is occupied as an Indian takeaway and includes front retail/collection area with kitchen and prep area behind together with stores and WC.
38b will be available vacant and includes main retail area with separate work room and to the rear stores and WC facility.
Both flats are generally identical and include a communal entrance lobby leading to hallways in each flat, off which is access to one bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.
Accomodation 38a Bartholomew Street. Sq.M Sq.Ft Ground Floor - Retail Area 29.42 317 Rear Area (including Kitchen store and WC) 16.619 179 Subtotal 46.04 496 38b Bartholomew Street.
Ground Floor 40.276 434 Flat 38a 45.14 486 Flat 38b 44.858 483 Total 176.31 1,899 Proposal The property is available freehold and we are to seek offers in excess of £300,000. VAT is applicable.
Viewing Contact Shane Prater on or Email
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About 38A & 38B Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LL
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