1-18 Church Arcade 298 - 2,128 SF of Retail Space Available in Bedford MK40 1LQ

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Heavy daytime footfall
  • Strong transport links
  • Great local amenities

SPACE AVAILABILITY (2)

Display Rental Rate as

  • SPACE
  • SIZE
  • TERM
  • RENTAL RATE
  • TYPE
  • Ground, Ste 16
  • 298 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $11,995 /YR
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

Class E retail unit benefitting from open plan retail area, W.C. and kitchenette, with good window frontage onto Church Arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Suitable for variety of retail uses
  • Windowed facade
  • Well positioned
  • Ground, Ste 2
  • 1,830 SF
  • Negotiable
  • $24,656 /YR
  • TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Venture Commercial are pleased to introduce Unit 2 in Church Arcade, Bedford, a versatile retail unit offering 1,830 sq. ft. of premium space across two floors. The unit features an open-plan layout, creating a spacious environment that can be tailored to suit a variety of uses. The ground and first floors benefit from suspended ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring excellent visibility and an abundance of natural light, perfect for displaying products or services. Additionally, the unit comes equipped with essential amenities including WC and kitchen facilities, making it ready for immediate occupation. Previously operated as a jewelers, Unit 2 is ideally suited for specialist retailers or businesses requiring high foot traffic. The flexible Class E designation allows for a wide range of retail or professional uses, making this space adaptable for your business needs. Its prominent location within Church Arcade ensures excellent visibility in a high-footfall area, enhancing its appeal to both passing pedestrians and local clientele. The property is available to let at £18,500 per annum, on a full repairing and insuring lease. Church Arcade's central location offers convenient access to local amenities and key transport routes, including the A4280 and A421 Bedford Bypass, making it a prime choice for any retail or professional business looking to establish themselves in a bustling town centre location.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Secure and Accessible
  • Exceptional Frontage
  • Key Amenities Included
Space Size Term Rental Rate Rent Type
Ground, Ste 16 298 SF Negotiable $11,995 /YR TBD
Ground, Ste 2 1,830 SF Negotiable $24,656 /YR TBD

Ground, Ste 16

Size
298 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$11,995 /YR
Rent Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Shell Space
Availability
Now

Class E retail unit benefitting from open plan retail area, W.C. and kitchenette, with good window frontage onto Church Arcade.

  • Use Class: E
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Kitchen
  • Demised WC facilities
  • Suitable for variety of retail uses
  • Windowed facade
  • Well positioned

Ground, Ste 2

Size
1,830 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
$24,656 /YR
Rent Type
TBD
Space Use
Retail
Condition
Partial Build-Out
Availability
Now

Venture Commercial are pleased to introduce Unit 2 in Church Arcade, Bedford, a versatile retail unit offering 1,830 sq. ft. of premium space across two floors. The unit features an open-plan layout, creating a spacious environment that can be tailored to suit a variety of uses. The ground and first floors benefit from suspended ceilings and large floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuring excellent visibility and an abundance of natural light, perfect for displaying products or services. Additionally, the unit comes equipped with essential amenities including WC and kitchen facilities, making it ready for immediate occupation. Previously operated as a jewelers, Unit 2 is ideally suited for specialist retailers or businesses requiring high foot traffic. The flexible Class E designation allows for a wide range of retail or professional uses, making this space adaptable for your business needs. Its prominent location within Church Arcade ensures excellent visibility in a high-footfall area, enhancing its appeal to both passing pedestrians and local clientele. The property is available to let at £18,500 per annum, on a full repairing and insuring lease. Church Arcade's central location offers convenient access to local amenities and key transport routes, including the A4280 and A421 Bedford Bypass, making it a prime choice for any retail or professional business looking to establish themselves in a bustling town centre location.

  • Use Class: E
  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Secure and Accessible
  • Exceptional Frontage
  • Key Amenities Included

SELECT TENANTS AT 1-18 CHURCH ARCADE, BEDFORD, BDF MK40 1LQ

  • TENANT
  • DESCRIPTION
  • UK LOCATIONS
  • REACH
  • Boxed Vintage
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • DP Clarke Family Butchers Limited
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Impakt
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Millman (Jewellers) Limited
  • Wholesaler
  • 1
  • -
  • Pauls Cafe
  • -
  • 1
  • -
  • Silvestre Hair & Beauty
  • -
  • 1
  • -
TENANT DESCRIPTION UK LOCATIONS REACH
Boxed Vintage - 1 -
DP Clarke Family Butchers Limited - 1 -
Impakt - 1 -
Millman (Jewellers) Limited Wholesaler 1 -
Pauls Cafe - 1 -
Silvestre Hair & Beauty - 1 -

PROPERTY FACTS

Total Space Available 2,128 SF
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Storefront
Gross Leasable Area 24,754 SF
Year Built/Renovated 1955/2011

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedford’s Church Arcade is a key feature of the town centre, providing a covered retail thoroughfare that links Harpur Street and Church Square. This central location ensures high footfall, supported by its position in the main pedestrianised area close to a variety of retailers, food outlets, and leisure businesses. The arcade itself is home to a mix of tenants, making it a vibrant destination for shopping and services. The town enjoys excellent transport connections, with Bedford station offering frequent rail services to London St Pancras in just 40 minutes, alongside connections to regional hubs such as Nottingham and Brighton. The nearby bus station provides convenient access to local and regional routes, further enhancing accessibility. For road links, Bedford benefits from its strategic location between the A1 and M1, with the A421 southern bypass providing a direct route between these major arterial roads. The A428 connects the town to Cambridge and Northampton, while the A6 links Bedford to Luton and Kettering. These connections ensure ease of access for visitors, businesses, and residents alike

  • Energy Performance Rating - E
  • Storage Space
  • Air Conditioning

NEARBY MAJOR RETAILERS

Costa Coffee
Coffee Republic
Iceland
Whole Foods Market
Morrisons
Santander
HSBC Bank Plc
Clydesdale Bank Plc
Checkers Dessert Lounge
Slug & Lettuce
  • Listing ID: 35006350

  • Date on Market: 4/4/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1-18 Church Arcade, Bedford MK40 1LQ