IP33 Former, Cornhill Walk Shopping Centre, Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds

Constructed in the mid 1980's, the property comprises a substantial former shopping centre arranged over three storeys, occupying a prominent town centre site extending, approximately 0.36 hectares (0.88 acres).

The property previously provided retail accommodation at ground floor level, comprising 11 retail units on the ground floor and has been largely vacant since 2014 and permanently closed since 2017. At first floor level, the property provided ancillary retail accommodation together with storage space, which accommodated management offices and additional storage areas. Roof access is also available from the upper level.

The building is of steel-frame construction centred around the central open area, with the previous accommodation benefiting from reinforced concrete framing and pre stressed concrete upper floor slabs.

The central area is enclosed by a glazed roof structure, providing extensive natural light throughout the property. As represented in the photographs, the building has now been fully stripped out and is in a shell and core state.

External elevations are of traditional cavity wall construction incorporating handmade clay facing brickwork, contributing positively to the character of the surrounding townscape.

The substantial site and existing built accommodation provide exceptional flexibility for refurbishment, adaptive reuse or comprehensive redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Bury St Edmunds is a prosperous and historic market town at the heart of East Anglia, renowned for its rich heritage, vibrant town centre, and exceptional quality of life.

The property occupies a highly prominent and strategic position on Brentgovel Street, in the very heart of Bury St Edmunds town centre.

The principal frontage overlooks the Butter Market, widely regarded as both the historic focal point of the town and its modern-day commercial and social hub.

The surrounding area is home to a strong mix of national and independent occupiers, including; M&S, Starbucks, Sports Direct, Café Nero, WH Smith, Superdrug, The Body Shop, Vision Express and other well-established retailers, contributing to the town's vibrant and affluent retail environment.

The site benefits from extensive frontages to Brentgovel Street, Well Street and Short Brackland, together with a dedicated rear servicing and loading area, creating a rare near-island development opportunity within the town centre. Brentgovel Street itself forms part of the town's pedestrianised core, benefiting from high levels of footfall throughout the day.

Bury St Edmunds has established itself as one of East Anglia's premier retail and leisure destinations and is widely recognised as Suffolk's Foodie Capital. The town offers an exceptional range of restaurants, cafés, bars and traditional pubs, from award-winning fine dining establishments to celebrated local eateries, enhancing its appeal to residents, visitors and investors alike.

Bury St Edmunds continues to attract strong demand from national and independent occupiers, underpinning the long-term commercial strength and flexibility of the town centre