Retail Space FOR RENT in 24-28 Chequer Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Property Description

Retail Unit at 24-28 Chequer Street - Maltings Shopping Centre St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3YD
24-28 Chequer Street is a prominently positioned retail and office property located within the highly regarded Maltings Shopping Centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3YD. Situated in the heart of St Albans city centre, the property benefits from strong pedestrian footfall, excellent retail visibility, and proximity to a range of established national and independent occupiers.
The mixed-use building provides ground floor retail accommodation with office and surgery space above, making it well suited to retailers, boutique operators, service businesses, and professional occupiers seeking representation within one of Hertfordshire’s most established retail destinations.
Property Overview
This retail property extends to approximately 7,142 sq ft NIA across two floors and forms part of the Maltings Shopping Centre, a major commercial hub in central St Albans. Constructed in 1980, the building is arranged in a multi-tenanted configuration and offers an attractive opportunity for occupiers seeking a compact retail presence in a prime urban trading location.
The available retail accommodation comprises a 198 sq ft ground floor unit positioned close to the shopping centre entrance on Chequer Street, benefitting from strong passing trade and excellent visibility.
Property Details
Property Type: Shopfront Retail/Office (Urban Centre)
Address: 24-28 Chequer Street, Maltings Shopping Centre, St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 3YD
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/Office
Shopping Centre: Maltings Shopping Centre
Location Type: Urban
Year Built: 1980
Total Floor Area: 7,142 sq ft NIA
Floors: 2
Typical Floor Size: 1,632 sq ft
Construction Type: Masonry
Tenancy: Multi-let
Owner Occupied: No
Site Area: 5.69 Acres
Available Retail Space
Available Space: 198 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 198 sq ft
Use Type: Retail
Asking Rent: £27,500 per annum
Lease Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Floor Availability: Ground Floor
Vacant Space: 198 sq ft
Existing Occupiers
The building accommodates a range of established occupiers including:
Dental Surgery
Home County Public House
Huttons
Bare Minerals
The Bread Shop
The wider Maltings Shopping Centre also benefits from major retail brands and high customer footfall, reinforcing its position as a key retail destination within St Albans.
Building Amenities
Courtyard Area
Signage Opportunities
Restaurant Facilities Nearby
Security System
Smoke Detection System
Storage Space
High Footfall Trading Position
Transport Connectivity
St Albans Station – approximately 0.8 miles
Harpenden Station – approximately 4.8 miles
London Luton Airport – approximately 10.9 miles
London Heathrow Airport – approximately 27.1 miles
London City Airport – approximately 39.3 miles
Prime St Albans Retail Location
Chequer Street and the Maltings Shopping Centre form one of the principal retail and leisure destinations within St Albans city centre. The location benefits from a strong mix of retail, hospitality, and professional occupiers, supported by affluent local demographics and excellent transport connectivity into Central London and surrounding Hertfordshire towns.
This compact retail opportunity is particularly suitable for boutique retail operators, specialist service providers, beauty brands, convenience retail, or food and beverage concepts seeking representation within a busy city centre environment.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.