Freehold Shop Investment

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History

• First listed on Cornerlot 11 Oct 2026.

Allsop's record

About the lot

Freehold Shop Investment. Entirely let on a 5 year lease to Nero Holdings Limited (T/A Caffe Nero). Comprising a coffee shop arranged over basement, ground, first and second floor. Total accommodation of approx 238 sqm (2,564 sqft). The upper floors may be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment, subject to consents and the existing lease. Prominent corner position within the town centre opposite Yorkshire Building Society and next to Specsavers. Occupiers nearby include Specsavers (adjacent), Boots, Natwest, Greggs, McDonalds, Santander and O2, amongst many others. VAT is applicable. St Helens is a large Merseyside town located approximately 11 miles east of Liverpool and 23 miles west of Manchester. The property benefits from access to the A58 and A570, with the M62 motorway nearby. St Helens Central Railway Station is located within walking distance of the property, with frequent services to Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Central. The property occupies a prominent position on the pedestrianised Ormskirk Street in St Helens town centre, close to Church Square Shopping Centre. Occupiers close by include Boots, Natwest, Greggs, Betfred, McDonalds, O2 Store, The Works, Virgin Money, Nationwide, Three, TUI, Nando's and New Look amongst many others