The unit is part of a block of units being centre terrace, of steel portal frame construction under a pitched roof.
Location
Situated in the heart of the industrial area of Eastbourne being part of the Highfield Industrial Estate which is just off Lottbridge Drove. There is easy access via Lottbridge Drove to the A22 Eastbourne/London road, the A27 to Brighton and A259 Coast road. Eastbourne town centre is approx. 1.5 miles distant. Close by is Gardener Books, one of Eastbourne’s largest companies.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Depth - 79’ (24.1m)
Internal width - 38’6” (11.7m)
Gross internal area - 3,042 sq ft (282.6 sq m)
Eaves height - 15’6” (4.7m)
Max. height - 22’9” (6.9m)
Height under mezzanine - 8’9” (2.7m)
Mezzanine Floor
Max. dimensions 40’6” x 38’6” (12.3m x 11.7m)
1,475 sq ft (137.0 sq m)
On the mezzanine floor is a small office 12’ x 12’ (3.7m x 3.7m).
Summary of Areas
Ground Floor gross internal area - 3,042 sq ft (282.6 sq m)
Mezzanine - 1,475 sq ft (137.0 sq m)
Total Overall Area - 4,517 sq ft (419.6 sq m)
There is also a small kitchen area 9’9” x 6’9” (3.0m x 2.1m) with a sink unit, base units + gas-fired boiler.
Outside - To the front of the unit are a number of spaces available for parking & loading believed to be approx. 6 allocated to this unit.
N.b. - The Landlords have indicated that they would be prepared to remove part of the mezzanine floor if required subject to negotiation. The portion to the left of the stairs could be removed to give full height on that side of the unit and to the rear. This would reduce the mezzanine floor to approx 695 sq ft (64.6 sq m) still with access from the existing staircase and leaving the small office & kitchen facility.
The Landlords are installing a new electric roller shutter door to the front of the unit which will be full height. Up to date electrical and gas certificates will be provided and the gas boiler will be serviced. The roof is being overclad and 200mm of insulation will be added + new translucent panels.
Terms
New 10 year lease on a normal full repairing and insuring basis with a rent review after 5 years. The Landlords will consider a tenant only break clause at the fifth year.
RENT - £XXX per annum exclusive of rates.
SERVICE CHARGE - There is a service charge for 13 units including this one and Unit 10 is responsible for 6.09% of the total costs. The annual budget for the year ending December 2022 is £XXX Unit 10’s contribution is thus £XXX per quarter + VAT. The charge includes annual roof & gutter clearance, fire risk, health & safety, drainage maintenance, planting, pump system maintenance & repairs, emergency lighting in common areas and management & accountancy fees.
VAT - Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be chargeable on the rent. It is recommended that a prospective tenant should make their own enquiries to establish whether or not VAT is chargeable prior to entering into an agreement.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden. SBR (22/23): XXX
Rateable value : ?
Rateable value (April 2023): ?
N.b. Eligible businesses occupying a property with a rateable value of less than £XXX are currently entitled to small business rate relief with properties having a rateable value of £XXX or less paying no rates. Further details may be found at www.gov.uk/apply-forbusiness-rate-relief
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC - Rated Band C (68).