To Let: High-Profile North Laine Retail Unit with Versatile Upper Floor
Summary
- Prime North Laine Position
- First Floor Development Opportunity for Two-Bedroom Apartment or Use as Additional Trading, Storage or Office Space
- High Footfall Location with Strong Visibility in One of Brighton’s Busiest Thoroughfares
- New Lease Available on Flexible Terms
Accommodation
Self contained premises arranged over three floors:
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| Ground | 582 | 54.07 |
| 1st | 319 | 29.64 |
| Lower Ground | 223 | 20.72 |
| Total | 1,124 | 104.43 |
Location
Positioned on the northern side of North Road, 81 North Road benefits from a prominent location within Brighton’s most lively and sought-after North Laine district. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic mix of independent retailers, artisan cafés, restaurants, and creative businesses, the area attracts strong footfall from both locals and tourists throughout the week, with a noticeable increase during weekends and holiday periods.
Brighton Mainline Station is just a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) away, providing fast and frequent connections to London and across Sussex. The city’s main shopping destinations, including Churchill Square, The Lanes, and Brighton’s seafront, are all within easy reach.
Nearby occupiers include Bills, Trading Post Coffee Roasters, Infinity Foods, The Dorset, Wagamama, and the Komedia arts venue, contributing to the area’s reputation as a thriving hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property presents an excellent opportunity for ‘E Class’ operators seeking to establish themselves in one of Brighton’s most dynamic and high- performing commercial locations.
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Further Information
Rent £44,000 per annum exclusive
Rates Payable To be reassessed.
Service Charge n/a
Estate Charge n/a
EPC Rating This property has been graded as C
Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a prominently positioned property within Brighton’s famous North Laine, facing Gardner Street and adjacent to Kensington Gardens. The location benefits from high footfall and strong visibility, ideal for a range of Class E operators, including retail and café use.
The ground floor offers an open-plan trading space with a full-width glazed frontage. The first floor, formerly a one-bedroom apartment, offers a development opportunity for conversion to a two-bedroom or can be utilised as additional trading space, storage, or staff offices. A basement provides further ancillary storage.
Viewings
Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070).
Terms
Available on a Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease, with terms to be agreed.
Anti-Money Laundering
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Graves Jenkins is required to verify the identity of all parties involved in the transaction. Prospective purchasers or tenants will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and address before solicitors are instructed.
Documents will be required from all relevant parties, and a charge of £40 per person will be payable where electronic identity searches are carried out.
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