Prime ground floor retail unit adjacent Slug & Lettuce and Wildwood's, in the heart of Lincoln City.

 

Summary

  • Prime ground floor retail unit TO LET in the heart of Lincoln extending to 61.3 sq m sales area
  • Having a sales area of 660 sqft and 346 sqft of ancillary/storage space
  • Prominent frontage onto Lincoln High Street with strong visibility
  • Situated on a busy pedestrianised thoroughfare linking Steep Hill and the City Centre
  • Positioned adjacent to Slug & Lettuce, Wildwoods
  • Other nearby occupiers include Pizza Express, Be At One, and Danielle Draper
  • Located within a well-established retail and leisure pitch
  • Suitable for a range of national or regional retailers, F&B, or lifestyle operators

Accommodation

The accommodation comprises the following areas:

NameSize
Ground - Sales Area 660 sq ft
Ground - Ancillary & Staff Facilities 346 sq ft
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Location

The property occupies a highly prominent position on Lincoln High Street, one of the city’s principal retailing destinations. The unit sits within a busy pedestrianised section that forms a key link between the historic Steep Hill, one of Lincoln’s main tourist draws, and the primary city centre retail core.

The immediate vicinity benefits from strong footfall throughout the day and into the evening, supported by a mix of national operators, regional brands, and leisure uses. Nearby occupiers include Slug & Lettuce, PizzaExpress, Be At One, and Wildwood, alongside independent retailers such as Coney’s and Danielle Draper, creating a vibrant and diverse trading environment.

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Further Information

Rent £25,000 per annum

Rates Payable £8.68 per sq ft Based on the 2026 assessment, effective from 1st April.

Service Charge n/a

Estate Charge n/a

EPC Rating This property has been graded as C (71)


Description

The property comprises a well-configured ground floor retail unit providing approximately 660 sqft (61.3 sqm) of open plan sales accommodation, benefitting from a prominent glazed frontage onto High Street. To the rear, the unit offers a further 346 sqft (32.1 sqm) of ancillary accommodation, including storage, staff facilities, and servicing space.

The layout lends itself to a variety of retail, leisure, or food and beverage uses (subject to planning), with the prominent position and consistent footfall making it particularly well suited to established national or regional occupiers seeking representation within Lincoln city centre.

Viewings

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Terms

The property is available either by way of assignment of the existing lease, or alternatively by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease, subject to the terms proposed. The quoting rent is £25,000 per annum exclusive, with further details available upon request.

VAT

We are waiting for confirmation whether VAT will be charged where required.

Rateable Value

The property has a Rateable Value of £17,500 under reference 41722560. The charging authority is Lincoln City and the full assessment can be found here: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/business-rates-find/valuations/start/15151032