45 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SA

The property comprises a lock-up ground floor shop unit with basement, being part of an imposing 'period' building dating back to 1573.

The main retail area is about 34ft (10.4m) deep, with a net frontage to High Street of 11ft 10ins (3.62m). The remainder comprises ancillary storage, staff room office and WC accommodation, all approached directly from the retail area. The basement provides further dry storage. The entire unit has an overall depth of c.100ft (30.5m).

The shop was formerly occupied by Thorntons and has been refurbished to provide a ‘blank canvas’ for an ingoing tenant. However, the main retail area has a suspended ceiling with downlighting and a flush-mounted air conditioning cassette unit.

The current permitted use is believed to be A1 retail. Other uses may be possible, subject to all necessary consents. It is the responsibility of the purchaser or tenant to satisfy themselves that their intended use of the property complies with the relevant permission and building regulations in force at the time of purchase or letting.

The building of which this unit forms part is a Listed Building (Grade 2*).

EPC - Exempt - Not Applicable (Listed Building)

Canterbury is a prime cathedral and university city, located in the heart of Kent. The city has a rich heritage and is a popular tourist destination for visitors worldwide.

The property is situated in a prime retail location within the pedestrianised High Street. It is next to the Nasons Department Store and Caffé Nero, opposite Debenhams, with Crew Clothing, Jigsaw, Holland & Barrett, Vision Express and numerous other national multiple retailers all close by. The Whitefriars Shopping Centre and the pedestrianised St Georges Street (which is a continuation of High Street / Parade) form the remainder of the prime shopping area.