Hopton House comprises a steel portal framed detached industrial and office building under a pitched double skin and insulated profile metal decking roof incorporating translucent roof lights, clad in brickwork, concrete blockwork and profile metal decking with two storey internally constructed administrative offices.
The premises occupy a rectangular site which includes a level, surfaced and secure rear yard with parking, circulation and loading.
Location
Hopton House is located fronting Ripley Drive at its junction with Good Hope Close (access to the rear yard/car park is via Good Hope Close). The property is within the established Normanton Industrial Estate off the A655 Pontefract Road within ¼ mile of Junction 31 of the M62 motorway.
Accommodation
The property is accessed via 2 large roller shutter doors leading into the rear yard area and internally the property is laid out as follows:
Single storey industrial unit/warehouse - 373.27m² (4,018 sq. ft)
Ground floor offices & ancillary facilities - 106.89m² (1,151 sq. ft)
First floor offices - 106.89m² (1,151 sq. ft)
Gross Internal Floor Area - 587.05m² (6,320 sq. ft)
Terms
Services - We are advised Hopton House benefits from three phase electricity, gas, water and sewer drainage as well as central heating, comfort cooling and independent lighting. We are advised secondary power and gas connections are currently ‘capped’ which were previously installed.
However, no tests have been carried out on any of the aforementioned services or appliances and we are therefore unable to comment as to their condition or capacity.
Business Rates - Through our enquiries of the Valuation Office the premises are assessed for business rates as follows:-
Warehouse & Premises RV 35,000
The National Uniform Business Rate for 2024/25 is XXX in the £, ignoring transitional phasing relief and allowances to small businesses.
Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves with regard to all rating and planning matters direct with the Local Authority Wakefield Council 0345 8506506.
Energy Performance Certificate - The premises have an EPC rating of C (66).
Lease Terms - Hopton House is offered by way of a new lease for a period of years to be agreed, incorporating 3 yearly rent reviews, on a full repairing and insuring basis.
Rent - £73,500 per annum exclusive.
The rent is payable quarterly in advance by direct debit/standing order.
VAT - All rents are quoted exclusive of VAT
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations - In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations evidence of identity and a source of funding will be required from the successful offeree prior to instructing solicitors.
Legal Costs - The ingoing tenant to be responsible for the landlord’s reasonable legal costs incurred in the preparation of the lease and its counterpart.
Specification
- Modern detached industrial and office premises with secure yard and onsite parking
- Strategically located fronting Ripley Drive close to Junction 31 M62 (Normanton)
- Immediately available for occupation and suitable for a variety of uses (STP)