Freehold Retail Investment with Development Opportunity
Ground floor retail unit let to JG Foods Limited (t/a Grape Tree) until 2032 (1)
Self contained upper floors with planning to convert into 4 flats
Total approx. area of 397.34 sq m (4,276) sq ft
Situated 450m from Stafford Station (West Coast Main Line)
Prominent position on pedestrianised High Street
Nearby occupiers include McDonalds, Greggs, Waterstones, TG Jones, Boots, GO Outdoors & Superdrug
Auction 11th June 2026
Rent £25,000 per Annum Exclusive with planning for 4 flats on vacant upper floors
Status Available
Guide* £325,000
Sector High Street Retail, Planning for 4 Flats, Development
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
22 miles north of Birmingham, 13 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent
Roads
M6, A518, A34
Rail
Stafford Railway Station
Air
Birmingham International Airport
Situation
Stafford is a popular county town and the administrative centre of Staffordshire. The property is situated within Stafford town centre on Greengate Street at the junction of Martin Street, just south of Market Square. Guildhall Shopping Centre is located within a 3 minute walk and nearby occupiers include McDonalds, Greggs, Waterstones, TG Jones, Boots, GO Outdoors & Superdrug.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
22 miles north of Birmingham, 13 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent
Roads
M6, A518, A34
Rail
Stafford Railway Station
Air
Birmingham International Airport
Situation
Stafford is a popular county town and the administrative centre of Staffordshire. The property is situated within Stafford town centre on Greengate Street at the junction of Martin Street, just south of Market Square. Guildhall Shopping Centre is located within a 3 minute walk and nearby occupiers include McDonalds, Greggs, Waterstones, TG Jones, Boots, GO Outdoors & Superdrug.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a ground floor retail unit together with self contained and separately access ancillary accommodation on the upper two floors. The upper floors benefit from a separate rear access and prior approval to convert to the first and second floors to 4 flats ( 2 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed).
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Planning
Prior Approval was granted on 26/03/2026 by Stafford Borough Council under planning ref 26/41761/POTH for the conversion of first and second floor to four self contained apartments.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a ground floor retail unit together with self contained and separately access ancillary accommodation on the upper two floors. The upper floors benefit from a separate rear access and prior approval to convert to the first and second floors to 4 flats ( 2 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed).
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Planning
Prior Approval was granted on 26/03/2026 by Stafford Borough Council under planning ref 26/41761/POTH for the conversion of first and second floor to four self contained apartments.
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.
Rent Review
Ground
Retail
145.07
(1,562)
JG FOODS LIMITED t/a Grape Tree
10 years from 29/09/2022
£25,000
29/09/2027
Pt Ground First Second
18.47 119.30 114.50
(198) (1,284) (1,232)
VACANT
-
-
-
Total
397.34
(4,276)
£25,000
(1) The lease provides a Tenant option to determine on 29/09/2027 N.B. The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).
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.
