4-6 Broad Street Reading Berkshire RG1 2BH

  • 4-6 Broad Street<br>Reading<br>Berkshire<br>RG1 2BH

4-6 Broad Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2BH

Prominent Freehold High Street Retail and Dental Surgery Investment

  • Two adjoining mixed use buildings
  • Shops trading as Tortilla, Caffè Nero and Reading Smiles
  • Central location on pedestrianised Broad Street
  • Opposite The Oracle Shopping Centre
  • Total approx. floor area 808.80 sq. m. (8,707 sq. ft.) over Ground, Basement, First and Second Floors
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Boots, McDonald's, H&M, Starbuck's, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer
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  • Auction
    17th September 2026
  • Rent
    £240,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Available
  • Guide*
    £2,425,000
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction
  • On Behalf of a Major Fund
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Prominent Freehold High Street Retail and Dental Surgery Investment

  • Two adjoining mixed use buildings
  • Shops trading as Tortilla, Caffè Nero and Reading Smiles
  • Central location on pedestrianised Broad Street
  • Opposite The Oracle Shopping Centre
  • Total approx. floor area 808.80 sq. m. (8,707 sq. ft.) over Ground, Basement, First and Second Floors
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Boots, McDonald's, H&M, Starbuck's, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer
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  • Auction 17th September 2026
  • Rent £240,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Available
  • Guide* £2,425,000
  • Sector
    Mixed Use
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction
  • On Behalf of a Major Fund

Property Information

Location
Miles
40 miles west of Central London, 26 miles south-east of Oxford, 17 miles north of Basingstoke
Roads
M4 (J10,11 and 12), A33, A329 (M),A4
Rail
Reading Railway Station (GWR & Elizabeth Line, 22 minutes to London Paddington)
Air
Heathrow Airport
Situation

Broad Street is Reading's prime pedestrianised retail thoroughfare, forming the town's principal shopping street and connects Broad Street Mall with The Oracle Shopping Centre (opposite). The property occupies a prominent position on the eastern side of Broad Street, in the heart of Reading town centre and within a short walk of Reading Railway Station. Nearby occupiers include Primark, Boots, McDonald's, H&M, Greggs, Vodafone, EE, Waterstones, Starbuck's, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
40 miles west of Central London, 26 miles south-east of Oxford, 17 miles north of Basingstoke
Roads
M4 (J10,11 and 12), A33, A329 (M),A4
Rail
Reading Railway Station (GWR & Elizabeth Line, 22 minutes to London Paddington)
Air
Heathrow Airport
Situation

Broad Street is Reading's prime pedestrianised retail thoroughfare, forming the town's principal shopping street and connects Broad Street Mall with The Oracle Shopping Centre (opposite). The property occupies a prominent position on the eastern side of Broad Street, in the heart of Reading town centre and within a short walk of Reading Railway Station. Nearby occupiers include Primark, Boots, McDonald's, H&M, Greggs, Vodafone, EE, Waterstones, Starbuck's, Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises two adjoining mixed use buildings. Unit 1 (Caffè Nero) is arranged over the ground floor, whilst Unit 2 (Tortilla) is arranged over the ground and basement floors. The property also includes a dentist surgery arranged over the first and second floors which can be accessed via Broad Street and from the rear via a shared service yard.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

EPC

Band B and C.

Description

The property comprises two adjoining mixed use buildings. Unit 1 (Caffè Nero) is arranged over the ground floor, whilst Unit 2 (Tortilla) is arranged over the ground and basement floors. The property also includes a dentist surgery arranged over the first and second floors which can be accessed via Broad Street and from the rear via a shared service yard.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

EPC

Band B and C.

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor Use Floor Areas
Approx sq. m.
Floor Areas
Approx sq. ft.
Tenant Term Rent p.a.x. Rent Review
Ground
Basement
Restaurant
Ancillary
105.44
157.00
(1,135)
(1,691)
MEXICAN GRILL LTD (t/a Tortilla) (1) 15 years from 02/03/2020
£80,000
02/03/2030 and 5 yearly thereafter
Ground Restaurant
141.77
(1,526)
COCO DI MAMA LIMITED (currently sublet t/a Caffè Nero) (2)(3) 10 years from 03/01/2023
£90,000
03/01/2028 and 5 yearly thereafter
First
Second
Dental Surgery
Dental Surgery
253.90
150.69
(2,733)
(1,622)
NATHWANI DENTAL LIMITED (t/a Reading Smiles) (4) 15 years from 25/10/2022
£70,000
25/10/2027 and 5 yearly thereafter
Total  
808.80
(8,707)
   
£240,000
 

N.B. The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).
(1) Mexican Grill LTD are a subsidiary of Tortilla Mexican Grill Plc who are the UK’s largest fast-food Mexican restaurant brand and are associated with over 85 restaurants in the UK and UAE (https://tortillagroup.co.uk/). For the year ending 29/12/2024, Tortilla Mexican Grill plc reported Turnover of £67,999,489, a Gross Profit of £52,100,241 and a Total Equity of £485,981 (Annual Report and Accounts as published at Companies House, 24/07/2026).
(2) Coco Di Mama Ltd are a subsidiary of the Azzurri Group and are associated with over 240 restaurants and stores. The company operates as a franchisee for brands such as Zizzi, ASK Italian and Dave's Hot Chicken (https://www.azzurrigroup.co.uk/). For the year ending 29/06/2025, Azzurri Group reported Turnover of £268,900,000, a Gross Profit of £35,500,000 and a Total Equity of £78,800,000 (Annual report and Accounts as published at Companies House 22/07/2026).
(3) The ground floor restaurant let to Coco Di Mama has been sublet to Caffè Nero.
(4) https://reading-smiles.co.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.

Contacts

Acuitus
Jon SkerryJon Skerry +44 (0)20 7034 4863 +44 (0)7736 300 594jon.skerry@acuitus.co.uk
Anjali SawaliAnjali Sawali +44 (0)20 7034 4854 +44 (0)7854 316 621anjali.sawali@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
Forsters LLP 31 Hill Street
London
London
W1J 5LS
Grace Cassidy 020 3872 1174grace.cassidy@forsters.co.uk  Kai Spink 020 3872 1131Kai.Spink@Forsters.co.uk

Useful Links

Acuitus Finance
Stuart BuchananStuart Buchanan +44 (0)20 7034 4850 +44 (0)7879 432868stuart.buchanan@acuitus.co.uk

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