To Let: Prime Refurbished North Laine Class E Opportunity
Summary
- Prime North Laine Trading Position
- Comprehensively Refurbished Throughout
- Exceptional Footfall & Visibility
- Flexible Class E Accommodation
Accommodation
Self contained premises arranged over three floors:
| Name | sq ft | sq m |
| Ground | 602 | 55.93 |
| 1st | 345 | 32.05 |
| Lower Ground | 218 | 20.25 |
| Total | 1,165 | 108.23 |
Location
The premises occupies an exceptional trading position in the heart of Brighton’s famous North Laine, prominently situated directly facing Gardner Street and immediately adjoining Kensington Gardens, two of the area’s principal pedestrianised shopping streets.
The property benefits from outstanding visibility and what is arguably one of the highest levels of passing footfall in Brighton, with Gardner Street funnelling significant pedestrian movement directly towards the premises throughout the day. The North Laine attracts a strong mix of local residents, commuters and visitors and is renowned for its distinctive combination of independent retailers, established brands, cafés, restaurants, bars and leisure operators.
The strength of the location is further demonstrated by Lucy & Yak having recently opened immediately next door, complementing an established surrounding occupier mix including Trading Post Coffee Roasters, Infinity Foods, The Dorset, Bill's, Wagamama and Komedia.
Brighton Mainline Railway Station is approximately 0.3 miles to the north and can be reached within a 5-minute walk, providing frequent services to London and throughout Sussex. The Lanes, North Street, Churchill Square and Brighton seafront are also all within easy walking distance.
This combination of exceptional footfall, visibility and proximity to both the station and city centre makes the location particularly attractive to retail, hospitality and experiential operators seeking a high-profile presence within one of Brighton's most established and sought-after commercial destinations.
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Mainline Stations
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Brighton5 mins
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London Road (Brighton)15 mins
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Hove29 mins
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Preston Park30 mins
Underground Station
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Caterham611 mins
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Tadworth627 mins
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Kingswood629 mins
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Whyteleafe South640 mins
Further Information
Rent £47,500 per annum exclusive
Rates Payable £8,308.50 per annum 1 April 2026 to present.
Service Charge n/a
Estate Charge n/a
EPC Rating This property has been graded as C (58)
Description
81 North Road represents a rare opportunity to secure a comprehensively refurbished and reconfigured commercial premises in the heart of Brighton’s famous North Laine.
Occupying an exceptional position directly facing Gardner Street and immediately adjoining Kensington Gardens, the property sits at the convergence of two of the North Laine’s busiest pedestrian routes and benefits from what is arguably one of the highest levels of passing footfall in Brighton, together with outstanding visibility from Gardner Street.
The premises have undergone significant refurbishment and reconfiguration to create a high-quality, flexible white-box shell, ready to be tailored to an incoming occupier’s requirements. Works have included, but not limited to, relocating the internal staircase to maximise the valuable ground-floor trading area, increasing ceiling heights and opening up the first floor to provide considerably more usable commercial accommodation.
The ground floor now provides an impressive open-plan trading space with excellent ceiling height, prominent glazed frontage and three-phase power. The open-plan first floor provides valuable additional trading, customer seating, studio, gallery, office or ancillary accommodation, with further storage at basement level.
The landlord is also prepared to complete the remaining welfare facilities and final finishes at their cost to suit the requirements of the incoming tenant, providing an occupier with the opportunity to influence the final specification. Subject to the proposed use and necessary consents, this could also include the installation of bi-folding shopfront doors, creating an attractive open frontage onto North Road.
The property would particularly suit retail, gelato/dessert, coffee shop, café, wine bar, deli, showroom, gallery, lifestyle, beauty/wellness or other experiential Class E concepts, with the configuration lending itself especially well to operators seeking a flagship-quality presence in the North Laine.
A particularly rare opportunity to occupy a substantially refurbished premises in one of Brighton's most prominent and heavily trafficked trading positions.
Viewings
Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Agent Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070).
Terms
The premises are available by way of a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease for a term to be agreed, at a quoting rent of £47,500 per annum, exclusive.
The landlord is prepared to work with the incoming tenant on the final specification and finishes, subject to use, covenant strength and the overall terms 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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