LOCATION

The property, which forms part of the Hockley Court development, is located on the outskirts of Hockley Heath, which is about 3½ miles south-east of Solihull.

The property can be considered well located within approximately 1½ miles of Junction 4 of the M42 motorway; and 7 miles from the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham International Airport.

Hockley Court is on the eastern side of Stratford Road adjoining, in part, open countryside with residential properties, shops and public house also located nearby.

DESCRIPTION

The property forms part of the Hockley Heath office development, which was constructed as a courtyard style development in the early 1990s. The development comprises 17 units of office accommodation with the subject property forming a three storey terraced building occupying the south-east corner of the development.

The subject property is of traditional brick cavity wall construction with a tiled pitched roof and forms offices on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors accessed via the central brick paved courtyard.

The floors within the property are of solid construction and internally the offices have been divided into several rooms with demountable and stud-glazed partitioning. Internally the walls are painted and the offices fitted with carpets, hot water radiators and partly suspended ceilings with fluorescent strip lighting. Windows are recessed timber framed with aluminium framed glazed secondary glazing.

There is a kitchen area and toilet facilities on the 1st floor and toilet facilities at 2nd floor level.

The main car park and courtyard area are surfaced with brick paving. The property has the benefit of 15 marked car spaces. One of which is to the front courtyard with the remainder to the rear of the premises.

FLOOR AREAS

Ground Floor - 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m)

First Floor - 1,300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Second Floor 1,300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Total – 3,850 sq ft (358 sq m)

RENTAL

Upon Application.

All rentals/prices etc are quotes exclusive of rates, water rates, VAT and all other outgoings, etc. Rental to be payable quarterly in advance.

LEASE TERMS

The property is available by way of new FRI type lease for a term of years to be agreed between the parties and incorporating upward only rental review at appropriate intervals.

POSSESSION

Available from October 2022, or earlier by negotiation between the parties.

VAT

All rentals etc exclude the liability of VAT, which may be chargeable as an addition and at the appropriate rate prevailing.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party to pay for their own costs incurred in a transaction.

BUSINESS RATES

2017 Rateable value – £38,000

Rates payable - perspective tenants should seek advice from the Local Authority.

SERVICE CHARGE

A service charge will be levied to cover the cost of the upkeep, maintenance and management of the common areas.

PLANNING

The premises have recently been used as professional offices and it is considered that the premises would be suitable for similar uses.

Prospective tenants are advised to speak with the Local Authority for confirmation.

EPC

D88