Harpur Centre Horne Ln 1,022 - 24,088 SF of Retail Space Available in Bedford MK40 1TJ
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Harpur Centre is the primary shopping centre located within the heart of the country town of Bedford, just 28 miles west of Cambridge.
- Offering excellent transport links being easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and A1 to the east.
- Benefits from 11,000 students study at Bedford College, with new pedestrian bridge link leading to Harpur Centre.
- This principal shopping destination welcomes 5.2 million footfall a year to the site, with a 314,000 primary catchment area.
- Bedford is within the London commuter belt with direct access to London St Pancras Station from Bedford Train Station in just 40 minutes.
SPACE AVAILABILITY (5)
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- SPACE
- SIZE
- TERM
- RENT
- SERVICE TYPE
| Space | Size | Term | Rent | Service Type | ||
| Ground, Ste 15 | 1,022 SF | Negotiable | £39,500 /PA | Fully Repairing And Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste 16 | 1,805 SF | Negotiable | £37,500 /PA | Fully Repairing And Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste 29 | 2,596 SF | Negotiable | £30,000 /PA | Fully Repairing And Insuring | ||
| Ground, Ste Store 4 | 6,984-14,813 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application | TBD | ||
| Ground, Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02) | 1,872-3,852 SF | Negotiable | Upon Application | TBD |
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 15
Newly created as a result of a subdivision of the premises, the 2 units are situated in a prime trading position within the central concourse of the scheme. The premises are available on a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be agreed, incorporating upward only rent reviews at the end of every 5th year.
- Use Class: E
- Prominent extended frontage
- New glazed shopfront
- Opposite Starbucks & Boots
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 16
The unit is situated in a prime trading position within the central concourse of the scheme adjacent to Boots and opposite Starbucks, Superdrug and Vison Express. The unit is to be extended to take in an adjacent escalator area to improve the frontage and visibility of the premises. New full height glazed frontage with the potential for outside mall seating. The central concourse links directly via stairs and a lift, providing ease of access to the lower level of the scheme which includes Energy Fitness, Putt Putt Noodle, WH Smith and 92 dedicated customer car parking spaces. Other nearby retailers include Pandora, Yours, Warren James, Card Factory, Euro change and Greggs
- Use Class: E
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Secure Storage
- Energy Performance Rating - B
- Professional Lease
- Ample display frontage
- Big name traders clsoe by
- Prime trading position
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste 29
This space comprises 1,676 sq ft on the ground floor and 920 sq ft on the first floor. The unit is situated on the West Mall adjacent to Yours and opposite Primark. The West Mall is the main link between The Harpur Centre and The Howard Centre, providing a high level of footfall.
- Use Class: E
- Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
- Located in-line with other retail
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Security System
- Closed Circuit Television Monitoring (CCTV)
- High Ceilings
- Common Parts WC Facilities
- On parking available
- Security system in place with CCTV
- Ample display frontage
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Store 4
This unit is can be subdivided, and benefits from being opposite the recent Riverside Development, as well as along Harpur Street. It provides a large retail area measuring 6,984 sf with an additional 7,829 sf to the first floor.
- Use Class: E
- Highly Desirable End Cap Space
- Central Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Energy Performance Rating - E
- Ample display frontage
- Air conditioning
- Storage space to the first floor
Horne Ln - Ground - Ste Unit 25 (F&B 02)
The unit is currently under construction, and is situated on Harpur Street, and benefits from the pedestrianised Harpur Square; the main throughway to the Highstreet as well as the Riverside Development. The unit will benefit from a listed facade as well as potential for external seating onto Harpur Square.
- Use Class: E
- Highly Desirable End Cap Space
- High End Trophy Space
- Secure Storage
- Ample display frontage
- External seating
- Storage area
TENANTS AT HARPUR CENTRE
- TENANT
- DESCRIPTION
- SIZE
- MOVE DATE
- UK LOCATIONS
- REACH
- Primark
- Unisex Apparel
- -
- -
- 293
- International
Primark is an international fashion retailer employing tens of thousands of colleagues across the world. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kids, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences, Primark has the ambition to continue to grow well into the future. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone through its Primark Cares strategy, a multi-year programme that focuses on giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes.
- Boots
- Drug Store
- -
- 03/1977
- 2,661
- International
Boots is the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer. For over 170 years, they’ve listened, learned and innovated, and continue to challenge ourselves to improve their products and services every day. Over recent years, Boots has evolved at pace to transform into an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail business, serving millions of customers and patients every day. With loads of stores ranging from local community pharmacies to large destination health and beauty stores, their purpose is to support their customers and patients through every stage of their lives. They put their customers in control of their health and wellbeing and aim to unlock the beauty in everyone with our unrivalled depth and breadth of product offering.
- Starbucks
- Coffee
- -
- 10/2018
- 1,850
- International
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the Company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through their unwavering commitment to excellence and their guiding principles, they bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup.
- Greggs
- Bakery
- -
- 08/2015
- 3,919
- National
Greggs have been around for over 80 years building a reputation for offering great quality, freshly prepared food at low prices with friendly service. They are a much-loved and trusted brand that is for everyone and available to serve their customers wherever, whenever and however they choose.
- Pandora
- Jewellery/Watches
- -
- 07/2014
- 287
- International
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
- Specsavers
- Optical
- -
- 05/2011
- 1,241
- International
Founded in 1984, Specsavers has been a family-run business for decades, working together with their store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for their customers. Specsavers has offices and retail locations internationally employ tens of thousands of people.
- WHSmith
- Stationery
- -
- -
- 872
- International
With hundreds of stores on the high street and even more travel stores at airports, train stations, hospitals, workplaces and motorway services, WHSmith is one of the UK's leading retail groups and a household name. The first newsagent in the Smith family name opened in 1792, and the company, WHSmith, was created in 1828. WHSmith.co.uk was launched in 1999. You probably know them best for books, newspapers and stationery. Now, thanks to their carefully chosen partners, they offer an increasingly wide choice of goods through their stores and website. Beyond the UK they continue to open stores in airports, railway stations, hospitals and shopping malls across Australia, South East Asia, India and the Middle East.
| TENANT | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | MOVE DATE | UK LOCATIONS | REACH |
| Primark | Unisex Apparel | - | - | 293 | International |
| Boots | Drug Store | - | 03/1977 | 2,661 | International |
| Starbucks | Coffee | - | 10/2018 | 1,850 | International |
| Greggs | Bakery | - | 08/2015 | 3,919 | National |
| Pandora | Jewellery/Watches | - | 07/2014 | 287 | International |
| Specsavers | Optical | - | 05/2011 | 1,241 | International |
| WHSmith | Stationery | - | - | 872 | International |
PROPERTY FACTS
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
The Harpur Centre, Bedford’s premier shopping centre, is open seven days a week with over 30 stores trading over two levels. The Harpur Centre is situated in the heart of Bedford and is the principal shopping centre within the town anchored by Primark, Boots and. Other notable tenants include Energie Fitness, Starbucks, Greggs, Vodafone, Specsavers, Geek Retreat. The Shopping centre has recently undergone a five-million pound internal and external refurbishment including new flooring throughout, signage, lighting, increased ceiling heights and W.C. facilities. The Centre also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the Harpur Centre. The Harpur Centre provides a natural link between Midland Road and the main town centre through to the Riverside Leisure scheme which is anchored by a seven-screen Vue Cinema. The tenant lineup also includes Wagamama, Zizzi, Anytime Fitness, Albero Lounge and Miller & Carter. Bedford is located 49 miles northwest of London, and easily accessible from the M1 to the west, and A1 to the east.
- Air Conditioning
- Atrium
- Food Court
- Property Manager on Site
MARKETING BROCHURE
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LEASING TEAMS
LEASING TEAMS
Sam Mowbray,
Surveyor - Restaurant & Leisure
As part of the Restaurant and Leisure Team, Sam works on a mixture of leasing and acquisition work in shopping and leisure developments throughout the UK.
Outside of work Sam enjoys playing and watching almost all sports and socialising as much as possible.
Damian Sumner,
Retail Partner
He has been involved in market leading instructions during the course of his career and at bf, has been responsible for developing our shopping centre leasing business.
His worth ethic, industry knowledge and extensive contacts has allowed Damian to expand our platform of both landlord and occupier clients, providing them with exemplary service to achieve the best results.
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