The subject property is a purpose-built, air-conditioned, mid-terrace commercial unit which was previously occupied by a bank for 40 years. The ground floor comprises open-plan retail space and three partitioned offices, while the basement provides extensive ancillary storage space and WCs.

The premises benefit from Class E Use but please note that food-related businesses requiring kitchen extraction will not be considered, neither will any businesses selling alcohol. The upper floors are being converted to residential dwellings and are not included.

Located on the High Street in Southampton city centre, just a few minutes’ walk from the entrance of the Bargate Quarter regeneration scheme (http://www.bargatequarter.co.uk/), which will provide 519 new dwellings along with commercial space as part of a significant redevelopment plan, while West Quay shopping and entertainments centre is just 400 yards to the north. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, HMV Vault, JD Wetherspoon, Mercure Hotel, Coriander Lounge, Ottoman Kitchen and LIDL.