Retail Space FOR RENT in 41-45 Catherine Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Property Description

41-45 Catherine Street Shopfront Retail and Residential Property in St Albans Hertfordshire
41-45 Catherine Street is a mixed-use retail and residential property located in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5BN. Positioned within the established St Albans commercial submarket, the building offers ground-floor retail accommodation with residential units above, making it well suited for investors and occupiers seeking space in a busy urban location.
Constructed in 1933, the property extends to approximately 4,801 sq ft NIA across three floors and sits on a 0.12-acre site. The building combines retail shopfront units with residential accommodation, creating a strong mixed-use investment opportunity within a prominent corner position at the junction of Folly Lane and Catherine Street.
The property benefits from strong visibility, frontage onto Catherine Street, nearby public transport links, and a range of occupiers including retail, beauty, hospitality, and service businesses. A retail unit of 345 sq ft is currently available to lease on a Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI) basis.
Property Details
Property Type: Shopfront Retail and Residential
Address: 41-45 Catherine Street, St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 5BN
Borough: St Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Region: East of England
Submarket: St Albans
Submarket Cluster: Hertfordshire M25 Corridor North West
Building Type: 3 Star Retail Shopfront Retail/Residential
Location Type: Urban
Year Built: 1933
Total Floor Area: 4,801 sq ft NIA
Floors: 3
Typical Floor Size: 2,267 sq ft
Site Area: 0.12 Acres
Construction Type: Masonry
Tenancy: Multi-Tenanted
Owner Occupied: No
Retail Frontage: 53 ft on Catherine Street
Parking Spaces: 4 Surface Spaces
Parking Ratio: 0.83 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
Building Use
Retail Space: 4,801 sq ft
Residential Accommodation: 2,000 sq ft Build-to-Rent
Available Retail Space
Available Space: 345 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 345 sq ft
Floor Availability: Ground Floor
Asking Rent: £15,250 per annum
Lease Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Existing Occupiers
The Church Lands
HiTea
Expert Dry Cleaners
Salon De Beaute
Amenities
24 Hour Access
Restaurant Facilities
Air Conditioning
Security System
Controlled Access
Smoke Detector
Storage Space
Signage
Bus Route Access
Energy Performance Rating – E
Connectivity
St Albans Abbey Railway Station – within walking distance
St Albans Station – approximately 0.8 miles
London Luton Airport – approximately 9.6 miles
London Heathrow Airport – approximately 27.5 miles
London City Airport – approximately 38.5 miles
Retail and Residential Location Overview
Catherine Street forms part of a well-established mixed-use area within St Albans, attracting independent retailers, local businesses, and residential occupiers. The combination of retail frontage and residential accommodation provides long-term flexibility and investment potential in one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable commuter locations.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.