25 Harpur Centre, MK40

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Summary

Restaurant/cafe to let with external seating to Harpur Square*

Description

Restaurant / cafe unit.

Subject to a pavement licence, the premises will have the benefit of external seating positioned immediately outside the unit on Harpur Square.

Location

Bedford is the market town of Bedfordshire, with a primary catchment area of 314,000 people. The town is easily accessible from the M1 and the A1 and by train with regular services taking 35 minutes to London Kings Cross.

The Harpur Centre is situated in the heart of Bedford and is the principal shopping centre within the town anchored by Primark, WH Smith and Boots.

Tesco have recently opened a new store on the Midland Road entrance to the scheme. Putt Putt Noodle have also taken a large leisure box within the scheme, with dual entrances on to both Midland Road and the lower level of the scheme.

The owners of The Harpur Centre have redeveloped part of the scheme and have created a number of new units, one of which will be this unit fronting onto Harpur Square Harpur Square is a major route linking the town centre to Riverside Leisure Scheme, which is anchored by a 7 screen VUE Cinema and Premier Inn. The scheme also incorporates a number of restaurants including Miller & Carter, Olive Tree, Wagamama, Zizzi and Albero Lounge.

Major plans are proposed for Harpur Square in 2024 including new lighting, levelling the Bandstand and the relocation of existing tree/planters, all in order to significantly improve visibility and the overall appearance of the location. New water and power supplies are also proposed, allowing the future hosting of live events.

Terms

The premises are available on a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed, incorporating upward only rent reviews at the end of every 5th year.

EPC

An EPC has been commissioned and is awaited

New Retail Units

The owners of The Harpur Centre have redeveloped part of the scheme and have created a number of new units, one of which will be this unit fronting onto Harpur Square

Harpur Square is a major route linking the town centre to Riverside Leisure Scheme, which is anchored by a 7 screen VUE Cinema and Premier Inn. The scheme also incorporates a number of restaurants including Miller & Carter, Olive Tree, Wagamama, Zizzi and Albero Lounge.

External Seating

Major plans are proposed for Harpur Square in 2024 including new lighting, levelling the Bandstand and the relocation of existing tree/planters, all in order to significantly improve visibility and the overall appearance of the location. New water and power supplies are also proposed, allowing the future hosting of live events.

Subject to a pavement licence, the premises will have the benefit of external seating positioned immediately outside the unit on Harpur Square.