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Shepton Mallet Town Centre Opportunities MENDIP DISTRICT COUNCIL TOWN CENTRE OPPORTUNITIES Shepton Mallet Shepton Mallet Growing Population BA4 Developing Town Community Engagement Market Place Retail Unit to rent THE AMULET, MARKET PLACE, SHEPTON MALLET £7,500 pcm 9,250–18,800 sq. ft. RARE RETAIL OPPORTUNITY POTENTIAL LEISURE USES EXTENSION CONSENTED GROUND FLOOR 9250 SQFT G I A 18800 SQFT (1750M2) FORMER THEATRE/RETAIL 01749 676023 Mendip District Council 2019 Market Place Retail Unit to rent MARKET PLACE, SHEPTON MALLET £1,917 pcm 1,775–3,250 sq. ft. PROMINENT POSITION EXTENSIVE FRONTAGE POTENTIAL TO SPLIT GROUND FLOOR SALES 1,400 SQ FT (130 SQ M) 01749 676023 Mendip District Council 2019 Offices to rent Office Size KILVER STREET, SHEPTON MALLET CF1 22.32m² £3,750 , CF2 12.6 m² £2,500 ,CF3 13.6 m² £2,650, CF4 10.2 m² £2,100 Located on the edge of Shepton Mallet within the popular Kilver Court Designer village with boasts a number of notable occupiers including Rapha, Mulberry Factory Shop, Toast, L.K Bennett amongst others. Convenient access to the A37. These offices are on the first floor above the Kilver Court Designer Emporium and are available singly or as a whole. Rental guides are inclusive of reasonable consumption water, heating and electricity. An annual service charge will be applicable for the upkeep and maintenance of communal areas. Details of this charge will be available from the agent. 03450 347758 Mendip District Council 2019 Offices to rent THE GRANARY, HARVEST COURT, PARK ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 £1,496 pcm 2,794 sq. ft. Grade II Listed Predominantly open plan Courtyard Setting Car Parking Central Location Immediately Available on a New Lease 01749 676023 Mendip District Council 2019 Shop for sale JONES CONVENIENCE STORE, 4 MASON WAY, RIDGEWAY ESTATE, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5SJ £300,000 Detached neighbourhood convenience store 3 bedroom flat with separate access & garden c.£8,300 weekly sales Potential to extend the store STPP Designated customer parking Company owned and operated. Energy Rating C 01174 070138 Mendip District Council 2019 Shop for sale RETAIL PROPERTY, HIGH STREET £400,000 High street ground floor premises with 3 self- contained residential flats above together with a separate chalet bungalow accessed from Regal way. Ground floor retail space accessed from the High Street. Flexible retail space with prominent shop frontage. 03450 347758 Mendip District Council 2019 Office for sale HIGH STREET, SHEPTON MALLET £230,000 2,951 sq. ft An attractive Grade II listed office building situated on the High Street retaining a wealth of period features. The building would benefit from modernisation and improvement and may suit a variety of potential uses, subject to obtaining any necessary consent. It was occupied as office accommodation/workspace for an electronic engineering company. 03450 347758 Mendip District Council 2019 Retail property for sale EVERCREECH JUNCTION, EVERCREECH, SHEPTON MALLET £180,000 2 ,210 sq. ft Situated within the parade, the property provides ground floor showroom premises with office, kitchen and WC facility.Above the showroom is a large mezzanine store which could be separately accessed from the showroom and further developed. To the rear of the property is a good sized workshop and store benefitting from a rear roller shutter door and an internal access from the showroom. 01935 423474 Mendip District Council 2019 Restaurant for sale HIGH STREET,SHEPTON MALLET £125,000 Exceptional licensed brasserie café bar Recently refurbished with new fixtures & fittings throughout Superbly equipped, professional commercial kitchen Well reputed with regular and repeat trade Prime position in historic market town Massive scope for evening openings 01204 911870 Mendip District Council 2019 Restaurant for sale TOWN STREET, SHEPTON MALLET BA4 £60,000 Leasehold Excellent reputation Recently refurbished premises High turnover Central location Strong clientele base 0113 482 9675 Mendip District Council 2019 Restaurant for sale BLOSTINS, WATERLOO ROAD, SHEPTON MALLET £390,000 Well Regarded Licensed Restaurant Bar Area (12), Dining Rooms (45)Flexible 4/5 Bed Private Accommodation Private Walled Patio Garden Area First Time on Market for Over 30 Years 01392 799015 Mendip District Council 2019 Pub for sale COUNTRY FREE HOUSE, BOWLISH, SOMERSET £265,000 Country Free House on Wells to Bath road Five Bedroom Flat/Letting Fine property with Bars/Skittle Alley Walled Patio Garden 01460 355061 Mendip District Council 2019 Pub for sale POPULAR FREE HOUSE, TOWN STREET £325,000 Substantial and well maintained freehold building, benefiting from being in a highly visible position on the main shopping streets in Shepton Mallet. It is surrounded by an excellent mix of complimentary independent owned and multiple businesses. Ground Floor: Bar area with wooden faced servery. Lounge area, Office, Kitchen, Dry Store, Celler, Toilets 01460 355061 Mendip District Council 2019 Pub for sale FREE HOUSE, PRESTLEIGH £225,000 Vacant Public House with Development potential Customer car parking (approx. 50 spaces) 5 en-suite letting rooms 2 bedroom owners accomadation Adjacent to The Bath and West Showground 01392 799129 Mendip District Council 2019 Leisure Facility for Sale CANNARDS GRAVE FARMHOUSE, CANNARDS GRAVE £1,000,000 Substantial 17th century farmhouse 8 Bedrooms including annexe and separate studio room Planning granted for holiday lodge development and holiday let apartments on adjoining land with separate entrance on adjoining 3.46 acres. Located on the A37 - Easy access to several major visitor hot-spots, set in the Somerset countryside between Yeovil and Bath 01392 799133 Mendip District Council 2019 Charlton Trading Estate THE BREWHOUSE, SHEPTON MALLET 01749 676023 Mendip District Council 2019 OFFICES TO RENT A beautiful location within landscaped grounds Good on-site parking and access Suitable for office usage Set over three floorsLevel access on two of the floors Toilets on all floors and kitchen facilities Parking is included in the price £2,333-£2,813 Available Units to rent Unit 10 - 55m2 Brewmaster Buildings - 3074ft2 The Brewhouse - 3855ft2 Unit 36 - 4160ft2.
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