The Basket Works comprise a multi occupied industrial/warehouse complex with showroom space to the front. There are a number of modern single storey industrial/warehouse buildings to the rear, which are accessed off the main Wakefield Road, with refurbished offices adjacent the entrance.
Externally the site benefits from good onsite circulation space, vehicle loading along with car parking.
Units 3 & 4 The Basket Works comprise 2 modern single storey steel portal framed industrial/warehouse units being metal clad under a pitched metal decking roof with perspex roof lights and a concrete floor.
Both units provide open plan warehouse/industrial space with manually operated loading doors to the front and good eaves height (up to 6m). In addition there is a blockwork built canteen and WC facilities at ground floor level.
The premises benefit from first floor offices within Unit 4, incorporating a mix of private office accommodation and meeting rooms.
*AVAILABLE JULY 2026*
Location
Superbly located adjacent junction 40 M1 Wakefield/Ossett on main A638 Wakefield/Dewsbury Road
Accommodation
Workshop/warehouse - 1,115m² (12,005 sq ft)
First floor offices - 202m² (2,174 sq ft)
Gross Internal Floor Area - 1,317m² (14,179 sq ft)
Terms
Services - We are advised The Basket Works benefit from a connection to mains water, electricity and sewer drainage in addition to individual appliances including fluorescent lighting. However no tests have been carried out on any of the aforementioned services or appliances and therefore we are unable to comment as to their condition or capacity.
Energy Performance Certificate - The property has an energy rating of C (64).
Rating - We are verbally advised by the Valuation Office website the premises are assessed as follows:-
Warehouse & Premises RV £73,000
From 01 April 2026:-
Warehouse & Premises RV £90,500
The National Uniform Business Rate for 2026/27 is 55.5p 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 City Council Tel: 01924 306090.
Occupation - The premises are re-available from July 2026 upon expiry of the existing lease.
Lease Terms - The premises are offered by way of a new tenants full repairing and insuring lease for a period of years to be agreed, incorporating 3 yearly rent reviews.
Rent - Commencing rent £99,250 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 all reasonable legal costs incurred in the completing of the new lease.