The property was constructed in 1907, was originally the home of Lord Nelson of Stafford and comprises an attractive and imposing detached building of predominantly two-storey brick and tile construction with decorative stone facings, twin bay windows to one end and a single storey extension at the other. Occupying a site extending to about 0.80 acres (0.32 hectares), the external areas provide extensive car parking with twenty-six spaces.
The present owner has undertaken a comprehensive scheme of refurbishment and upgrading following the building’s acquisition in 2017 but the property is now considered to be surplus to operational requirements and is offered prior to the proposed relocation of the business due to expansion.
Although previously traded as a branded Frankie & Benny’s restaurant, the building would be suitable for a wide variety of commercial purposes subject to the appropriate planning consent and might be of particular interest to licensed and leisure operators given its proximity to similar operations. Other potential uses include offices, showroom, children’s nursery and clinics as examples. Planning consent permits the use of the site for the sale and display of motor vehicles.
The availability of the property offers an ideal opportunity for a tenant to acquire a landmark building located on one of the town’s major retail parks with good road communications links, the benefit of substantial on-site parking and reasonably close proximity to the town centre.
Location
The property is situated on the Hough Retail Park with prominent frontage to the A34 Lichfield Road, approximately one mile south-east from Stafford Town Centre with neighbouring occupiers including B&Q, ARGOS, STARBUCKS, SCS, HOME BARGAINS and KFC.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - Showroom including feature refreshment area, three partitioned offices and lift - 2,995 sq ft (278.23 sq m)
First Floor - Office/storage, staff, store, plant room and male and female WC facilities - 1,900 sq ft (176.51 sq m)
TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA - 4,895 sq ft (454.74 sq m)
EXTERNAL parking area for twenty-six vehicles surfaced in tarmacadam. Other external areas for car display purposes surfaced in stone with up to eighty vehicle capacity.
Terms
SERVICES - All mains services are connected. The building is heated by a warm air system. Fire and intruder alarm systems are fitted.
ASSESSMENTS - The local authority for rating purposes is Stafford Borough Council. The rateable value of the property is to be reassessed for rating purposes.
EPC - The Energy Performance Certificate issued for this property indicates an Asset Rating of 70 within Band C. A full certificate with recommendations will be provided on request.
TOWN PLANNING - Planning Permission No.17/27360/COU, issued by Stafford Borough Council on the 14th February 2018, granted consent to a change of use from a restaurant to “mixed use car showroom/café, alterations, outside vehicle display area, parking space and landscaping” subject to various conditions.
TERMS - The property is available on a new full repairing lease for a term to be agreed at a rental of £XXX per annum exclusive of rates with upward only reviews to be at three yearly intervals. mThe landlord will insure the premises and then recharge the tenant the cost thereof. VAT is applicable in this instance.
LEGAL COSTS - Both parties are to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the preparation of the lease and counterpart lease, together with any Stamp Duty and VAT due thereon.
Specification
- 4,895 sq.ft. (454.74 sq.m.)
- 0.80 acres (0.32 hectares) site providing twenty-six car parking spaces
- Prominent main road location
- Landmark building
- Suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning consent
- Situated on a busy retail park with Argos, B&Q, KFC and Home Bargains represented
- Lift installed
- Planning consent for vehicle sales/café with display capacity for up to eighty vehicles