This is a modern two storey purpose-built office building providing an attractive working environment totalling some 1,700 sq.ft.. The ground floor, providing approximately 840 sq.ft. of accommodation has recently been refurbished and is now occupied by a medical practitioner, whilst the first floor, totalling some 860 sq.ft. is occupied by a travel agent.
There is a shared entrance area and disabled compliant WC on the ground floor, with further WC facilities on the first floor.
Externally there are approximately six car parking spaces allocated to the premises.
( Agency Pilot Software ref: 506 )
Location
This property is located immediately on the right hand side as you enter the business village, which comprises of 15 units built in 1989 and situated on the Henwood Industrial Estate approximately half a mile east of Ashford town centre, mid-way between junctions 9 & 10 of the M20 motorway. Ashford, one of Kent’s designated growth centres, currently has a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station can give direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1.
Accommodation
Ground Floor Offices 840 sq.ft.
First Floor Offices 861 sq.ft.
Total: 1,701 sq.ft
Terms
SERVICES All main services are connected to the premises.
BUSINESS RATES The ground floor is assessed at a rateable value of £10,000 whilst the first floor has a rateable value of £9,900. The uniform business rate multiplier for the year 2023/24 is 49.9p.
LEASE INFORMATION The ground floor has just been let on a new 15 year FRI lease to Elite Community Ultrasound Ltd at £12,000 per annum subject to five-yearly rent reviews. The first floor is let to All of America Ltd on a 5 year lease expiring in December this year at a passing rent of £11,000 per annum. It is anticipated that this tenant will enter into a new 2 year lease, subject to a rolling six-month break clause operable after month 6, at a rent of £11,000 per annum.
TERMS The freehold interest of the premises subject to the above leases is being offered, with offers sought in the region of £285,000. It is not thought that VAT is applicable to the sale.
LEGAL COSTS Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs in the transaction.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The premises are assessed as having an energy efficiency rating of 89 (Band D). Full certificate and recommendation report available on request.
Specification
• Current passing rent - £23,000 per annum
• Circa 1,700 sq.ft.
• Two separate tenants
• Modern Construction