66 / 70 Union Street Torquay Devon TQ2 5PS

66 / 70 Union Street
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5PS

Freehold Retail Investment

Let to Boots UK Limited until April 2031 (subject to option)
Recently renewed lease
Tenant in occupation since at least 1990
Approx. 1,104.30 sq m (11,886 sq ft)
Prime High Street thoroughfare
Directly Opposite the Union Square Shopping Centre
Nearby occupiers include Primark, Waterstones, Costa Coffee, Holland & Barrett and McDonald’s

Lot
15
Auction
6th May 2026
Rent
£40,000 per Annum Exclusive
Status
Available
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Auction Venue
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Freehold Retail Investment

Let to Boots UK Limited until April 2031 (subject to option)
Recently renewed lease
Tenant in occupation since at least 1990
Approx. 1,104.30 sq m (11,886 sq ft)
Prime High Street thoroughfare
Directly Opposite the Union Square Shopping Centre
Nearby occupiers include Primark, Waterstones, Costa Coffee, Holland & Barrett and McDonald’s

Lot 15
Auction 6th May 2026
Rent £40,000 per Annum Exclusive
Status Available
Guide* Contact Us
Sector
High Street Retail
Auction Venue
Live Streamed Auction

Property Information

Location

Miles: 22 miles south of Exeter, 32 miles east of Plymouth, 85 miles south-west of Bristol
Roads: A380, A38, A385, M5
Rail: Torquay Railway Station
Air: Exeter International Airport

Situation

The property is prominently situated in the heart of the town centre on the south side of Union Street, Torquay’s prime retailing thoroughfare. The property is located opposite the Union Square Shopping Centre, with nearby occupiers including Primark, Waterstones, Costa Coffee, Holland & Barrett and McDonald’s.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location

Miles: 22 miles south of Exeter, 32 miles east of Plymouth, 85 miles south-west of Bristol
Roads: A380, A38, A385, M5
Rail: Torquay Railway Station
Air: Exeter International Airport

Situation

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a substantial ground floor retail unit with ancillary accommodation in the basement and on the first floor. The property benefits from rear access via Lower Union Lane.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Description

The property comprises a substantial ground floor retail unit with ancillary accommodation in the basement and on the first floor. The property benefits from rear access via Lower Union Lane.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor	Use	Floor Areas Approx sq m	Floor Areas Approx sq ft	Tenant	Term	Rent p.a.x.
Ground Basement First	Retail Ancillary Ancillary	658.70 332.50 113.10	(7,090) (3,579) (1,217)	BOOTS UK LIMITED (1)	5 years from 16/04/2026 on a renewed lease (2)	£40,000
Total		1,104.30	(11,887)			£40,000

N.B. The commercial floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (https://www.gov.uk/find-business-rates)
(1) For the year ending 31st August 2024, Boots UK Limited reported a revenue of £7,313,000,000 and pre-tax profits of £269,000,000 (Companies House; 30/03/2026)
(2) The lease is subject to a tenant option to determine on 16/04/2029

If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.