Five Chimneys Business Park comprises a former farm building which has been extensively reconstructed and refurbished to provide in excess of 20 individual units let to a variety of businesses. Close by are Patrick Ireland Frames, Two J’s Metalwork and Fine & Dine.
Location
Situated on the south side of the main A272 Buxted/Heathfield being to the east of Buxted just before the Five Chimney Lane junction. Uckfield is 5.6 miles to the southwest, Heathfield is 4.6 miles to the east and Tunbridge Wells is 13 miles to the north.
Accommodation
Depth 30’ (9.1m)
Internal width 30’ (9.1m)
Gross internal area 900 sq ft (83.6 sq m)
Height at rear 16’ (4.9m)
Height at front 9’ (2.7m)
Electric roller shutter door 9’6” [w] x 7’9’ [h] (2.9m x 2.4m)
Painted walls, separate cloakroom with w.c. + hand basin & strip lighting.
Outside To the front of the unit is parking. There is also additional parking in an overflow car park at the front of the site.
Terms
TERMS - Held on a 5 year lease from August 2024 expiring 6 August 2029. The tenant must keep the premises in good and substantial repair and condition as well as clean and tidy.
RENT - £11,000 per annum exclusive of rates.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden
The current rateable value as listed on the Valuation Office website is manifestly incorrect for this unit as it shows a floor area significantly in excess of the actual floor area. Other adjacent units of the same size as this unit have the following rateable value.
SBR (25/26): 49.9p SBR (26/27): 43.2p
Rateable value 2025/6 - (tbc) £7,100 - 2026/7 - £10,250
The current tenant has appealed the assessment.
N.b. Eligible businesses occupying a property with a rateable value of less than £15,000 may be entitled to small business rate relief with properties having a rateable value of £12,000 or less paying no rates. Further details may be found at www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief.
VAT - VAT is charged on the rent.
SERVICE CHARGE - There is a service charge for the maintenance of the common areas which is based on floor area . The charge including water for the quarter ending Mar 2026 is £157.81+ VAT.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC - Energy performance certificate Band B (44).