Retail Space FOR RENT in 16-17 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Property Description

16-17 Hermitage Road - Shopfront Retail/Office, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT, United Kingdom
16-17 Hermitage Road is a prominent mid-terrace shopfront retail and office property located in the centre of Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The building provides a combination of ground floor retail accommodation with office space arranged over the upper floors, offering a flexible opportunity for occupiers seeking a town centre commercial premises.
Dating from 1829, the property retains a traditional masonry construction and benefits from a prominent frontage on Hermitage Road, making it suitable for retail, professional services, showroom, or customer-facing business uses.
Location
16-17 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT, United Kingdom
The property occupies a central position on Hermitage Road, close to the junction with Bancroft and Hitchin High Street. The area is an established town centre location with a strong mix of independent retailers, restaurants, cafés, and professional occupiers.
Nearby occupiers include The Hermitage Bar and Restaurant, Hermitage Road Coffee and Bagel Bar, and Haus of Hitchin. Hitchin Railway Station is approximately 0.6 miles away, providing fast mainline services to London King’s Cross.
The property benefits from good road connections across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, with London Luton Airport approximately 16 minutes’ drive away.
Property Details
Full Property Address: 16-17 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1BT, United Kingdom
Property Type: Shopfront Retail / Office
Building Type: 3 Star Retail Shopfront Retail/Office
NIA: 4,234 sq ft
Available Space: 1,388 sq ft
Floors: 3
Ground Floor Retail Accommodation: 1,388 sq ft
Upper Floor Office Accommodation: 2,846 sq ft
Year Built: 1829
Construction: Masonry
Frontage: 19 ft on Hermitage Road
Tenancy: Multi-let
Building Use: Retail 32.8% / Office 67.2%
Land Area: 0.04 acres
Plot Ratio: 2.42
Available Accommodation
Ground floor retail accommodation extending to 1,388 sq ft
Maximum contiguous availability: 1,388 sq ft
Suitable for retail, showroom, professional services, or customer-facing commercial uses
Prominent shopfront frontage within Hitchin town centre
Flexible layout within established commercial location
Rent & Service Charge
Asking Rent: £37,500 per annum
Service Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Available Accommodation: 1,388 sq ft retail space
Lease opportunity within an established town centre commercial environment
Amenities & Features
Prime Hitchin town centre position
Prominent 19 ft shopfront frontage
Traditional masonry construction
Ground floor retail with office accommodation above
Signage opportunities
Close proximity to restaurants, cafés, and local amenities
Flexible commercial layout
Suitable for retail and professional occupiers
Connectivity & Transport
Hitchin Railway Station: Approx. 0.6 miles / 12 minutes’ walk
Letchworth Garden City Station: Approx. 3.2 miles
London King’s Cross rail connections available from Hitchin Station
London Luton Airport: Approx. 16 minutes’ drive (9.6 miles)
London Stansted Airport: Approx. 66 minutes’ drive (34.6 miles)
Strong regional road links throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Leasing Highlights
Town centre retail opportunity in established Hitchin location
Prominent Hermitage Road frontage
Nearby national and independent occupiers
Excellent public transport connections
Flexible retail accommodation suitable for a range of businesses
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.