Bloomsbury, Greater London, United Kingdom
39-45 Gray's Inn Road is a prominent mixed-use, mid-terrace property offering ground-floor retail accommodation in the established Bloomsbury commercial district of Central London. Originally built in 1900 and renovated in 2015, the traditional masonry building extends across six floors, comprising retail units at ground and basement levels, with office and residential accommodation above.
An 888 sq ft ground-floor retail unit is marketed at an annual rent of £42,000. The property benefits from approximately 77 feet of frontage onto Gray's Inn Road, providing a strong street presence and visibility for businesses seeking a central London trading location.
The property occupies a position on the western side of Gray's Inn Road, approximately 50 metres north of its junction with Theobalds Road. Situated within the Bloomsbury area of the London Borough of Camden, it benefits from a central location between Holborn, Clerkenwell and Farringdon.
The surrounding district combines established commercial premises, professional services, retail businesses and residential accommodation. Its proximity to Chancery Lane and Farringdon makes the property well positioned for businesses seeking accessible retail accommodation within London's Midtown and Inner London markets.
Property Address: 39-45 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8PR
Property Type: Shopfront Retail / Residential Building
Available Accommodation: Ground-floor retail unit
Building Classification: 3-Star Retail
Location Classification: Central Business District (CBD)
Total Net Internal Area: 4,359 sq ft
Available Retail Space: 888 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 888 sq ft
Number of Available Spaces: 1
Building Configuration: Basement and four upper floors
Total Floors: 6
Typical Floor Area: 2,545 sq ft
Construction: Traditional masonry
Year Built: 1900
Renovation: 2015
Retail Frontage: Approximately 77 feet onto Gray's Inn Road
Land Area: 0.20 acres
Land Size: 8,538 sq ft
Plot Ratio: 0.51
Tenancy: Multi-let
Availability Note: The leasing record markets an 888 sq ft ground-floor retail unit, although the building occupancy data reports 100% leased and no vacant space. Current availability should be confirmed.
The ground-floor retail unit is marketed at an annual asking rent of £42,000, on a fully repairing and insuring (FRI) basis.
Available Area: 888 sq ft
Annual Asking Rent: £42,000
Approximate Rent per Sq Ft: £47.30 per annum
Lease Basis: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Service Charge: Not specified
The property was sold as an investment in November 2022 for £4,590,000, representing approximately £1,052.99 per sq ft. The recorded transaction reflected a yield of 4.65%.
Prominent shopfront retail accommodation.
Approximately 77 feet of frontage onto Gray's Inn Road.
Ground-floor retail unit with basement accommodation within the wider building.
Traditional masonry construction.
Storage facilities.
Mixed-use setting with office and residential accommodation above.
Established commercial and retail surroundings.
Opportunity for prominent business signage, subject to relevant permissions.
Chancery Lane Underground Station is approximately a six-minute walk away, providing access to the Central line. Farringdon station is around nine minutes on foot, offering Underground and mainline rail connections. Holborn Underground Station is approximately 11 minutes away.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
