An imposing Grade II Listed town centre property with mixed use, offering a rare opportunity for residential and/or commercial development.
Location
Baldock is a historic market town in the North Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 33 miles north of London and 14 miles northwest of the county town of Hertford. Nearby towns include Royston to the northeast, Letchworth and Hitchin to the southwest and Stevenage to the south.
The Property is situated just north of the centre of Baldock, in close proximity to the station (5-7 minute walk) and easily accessible on the local road network.
Trains to London Euston take from 39 minutes.
Accommodation
The property currently comprises:
• Significant showroom with offices fronting onto the High Street
• Two 2 bed flats on the first and second floors
• Further office space (accessible via flat) and storage on the first floor
• A significant workshop with extensive parking to rear
Planning application 24/00607/FP was approved on 24 May 2024 and permits:
Change of use and alterations to existing workshop to provide two 1-bed dwellings and erection of two 1-bed dwellings with ancillary works.
Further plans have been prepared to convert the first floor flat and office area into two 2-bed dwellings (no application submitted).
Terms
Method of Sale
The freehold of the property is offered for sale by private treaty.
Tenure
The commercial elements on the ground floor are occupied by the owner and so vacant possession could be given swiftly. Each flat is let out by way of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy; further details available if required.
Services
All services are connected.
Exchange of contracts and completion
Contracts to be exchanged within 28 working days of the issue of a draft contract by the Vendor’s solicitor. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts with completion on a date to be agreed.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
In accordance with the most recent AML legislation, due diligence checks will need to be undertaken on the purchaser/purchasing entity.
Contamination
An initial desk study and ground investigation was undertaken as part of the planning process.
Local Authority
North Herts District Council.