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Unit 2 Horne Lane, Bedford, MK40 1TJ
Use Class
E
Size
648 - 427 sq ft
Rent pa
£33,000
Market Sector
Shopping Centre
Location
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, with a primary catchment area of c. 320,000 people. The town is easily accessible from the M1 and the A1, as well as by train with regular services from St Pancras. Universal Studios have recently purchased a parcel of land on the A421 on the outskirts of Bedford with the view to construct its first UK theme park. The Harpur Centre is situated in the heart of Bedford and is the town’s principal Shopping Centre. It is anchored by Primark, Boots and Superdrug. Other notable tenants include Pandora, Starbucks and Tesco Express. The scheme benefits from 92 dedicated customer car parking spaces. Putt Putt Noodle has recently opened in the centre which furthers the Leisure offering. Horne Lane links via a newly installed crossing to Riverside Bedford which includes Zizzi, Vue Cinema and a Premier Inn. A multi-million pound refurbishment has been completed including new flooring throughout, signage, lighting, increased ceiling heights and W.C. facilities. Unit 2 is located close to the Midland Road entrance to the shopping centre and is adjacent to Specsavers and Vodafone, and opposite Tesco Express.
Key Information
Further Infomation
Terms & Conditions
Under Anti-Money Laundering legislations Lunson Mitchenall are obliged to verify the identity of proposed purchasers / tenants once a sale / letting has been agreed. An AML form will need to be completed by proposed purchasers / tenants once Heads of Terms have been agreed.
Accommodation
648 - 427 Sq.Ft
The unit provides the following net internal floor areas:-
Financial
Lease Type
Existing Lease
Lease Term
A new 10 year full repairing and insuring lease subject to 5 yearly upwards only rent reviews.
Rent
Rental offers are sought in the region of £33,000 per annum exclusive of service charge, insurance, rates and VAT.
Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs.
Service Charge
The estimated service charge for 2025 is £9,860 pa.
Tenure Detail
Subject to vacant possession.
Terms & Conditions
Under Anti-Money Laundering legislations Lunson Mitchenall are obliged to verify the identity of proposed purchasers / tenants once a sale / letting has been agreed. An AML form will need to be completed by proposed purchasers / tenants once Heads of Terms have been agreed.
Vat
References to price, premium or rent are deemed to be exclusive of value added tax unless expressly stated otherwise and any offer received will be deemed to be exclusive of VAT.
Business Rates
Rateable Value 2025: £19,750 UBR: 49.9p Rates Payable 2025: £9,855.25 pa Interested parties should verify these figures with the Local Authority (01234 718097) together with any transitional relief that may be available.
Rates
Sustainability
A certificate is available on request.
This Property is Part of a Shopping Centre

The Harpur Centre
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire with a district population of 147,911 persons and an urban population of 82,488 and benefits from an above UK average demographic of wealthy executives, flourishing families and secure families. The urban area employment rate is also above average. Key tenants include Primark, Boots, Starbucks, Superdrug, WH Smiths, Smiggle and Pandora
Disclaimer
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