LOCATION

The subject premises are situated along Church Street, near to the prime retailing position and the pedestrianised section of the Market Hall Street.

The property occupies a prominent position in the street directly adjoining Halifax Bank and other retailers in the form of Boots, The Card Factory, 3 Mobile, Vodafone, Polka Dot Travel, New Look, JD Sports, Greggs, Shoe Zone, Dorothy Perkins & Costa Coffee.

DESCRIPTION

The premises comprise of a former post office, with extensive glazed frontage to Church Street offering a large ground floor retail area with office and storage accommodation on the upper floors, toilet facilities on the first floor and staff canteen on the second floor.

A goods lift (not tested) provides access to the upper deck area for loading.

SERVICES

It is believed that all main services are available and connected to the property. Interested parties should verify this for themselves.

The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, or services and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The applicant is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

FLOOR AREAS

The property comprises the following areas and dimensions:

Ground floor retail: 1,598 sq ft (148.49 sq m)

Ground floor stores: 271 sq ft (25.40 sq m)

First Floor Office: 152 sq ft (14.11 sq m)

First Floor Stores: 202 sq ft (18.78 sq m)

Second Floor Canteen/Office: 286 sq ft (26.58 sq m)

Total: 2,509 sq ft (233.1 sq m)

LEASE TERMS

A new FRI type lease for a term of years to be agreed between the parties and incorporating upward only rent reviews.

RENTAL

£15,000 per annum exclusive.

All rentals etc are quotes exclusive of business rates, utilities, service charge, VAT and all other outgoings, etc. Rental to be payable quarterly in advance.

SERVICE CHARGE

A variable charge is levied on the unit in order to cover the economic cost of the upkeep and maintenance and management, etc of common parts and facilities. Levied on a fair proportion basis.

LEGAL COSTS

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

BUSINESS RATES

Rateable Value (2017) - £42,500

Rates Payable – perspective tenants should seek advice from the Local Authority.

POSSESSION

Full vacant possession will be offered upon completion of all legal formalities.

VAT

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

EPC

The property has an energy performance rating of ‘D77’.