A landmark Grade II Listed gothic villa sympathetically converted and refurbished to a high standard for office use. The accommodation provides offices, kitchens, meeting rooms, WCs and retains a period charm throughout, whilst including modern energy saving lighting, with power and data cabling throughout the offices. Externally is gated parking area.
Location
Taunton is strategically located in the heart of Somerset midway between Bristol and Exeter and at the interchange of the M5 and A303, with a 30 minute drive time population of some 300,000. Wessex Lodge is situated in a prominent corner position within the town centre, close to the main shopping area
Accommodation
First floor offices 722 sqft
Second floor offices & kitchen 690 sqft
Third floor viewing area 49 sqft
Terms
Services We are advised that all main services are connected to the premises. We confirm that we have not tested any of the service installations and any occupier must satisfy themselves independently as to the state and condition of such items. The property incorporates central heating and hot water systems (gas fired boiler)
Planning We are advised that the accommodation has planning consent for office use, although the property has potential for other types of use, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Any occupier should make their own enquiries to the Planning Department of Somerset Council www.somerset.gov.uk
Business Rates The property has been split into several rating assessments. The most recent assessment (now removed) for the whole property was £23,000 (1 April 2023). Please call for further information. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to Somerset Council to ascertain the exact rates payable as a change in occupation may trigger an adjustment of the ratings assessment.. www.voa.gov.uk .
Energy Performance Certificate An EPC has been commissioned and will be available for inspection.
Code for Leasing For the latest RICS advice on commercial property leasing, please consult the RICS Real Estate Code for Leasing 2020
References/Rental Deposits Financial and accountancy references may be sought from any prospective tenant prior to agreement. Prospective tenants may be required to provide a rental deposit subject to the landlord’s discretion.
Lease The whole property or the individual floors are available on a new full repairing lease(s) (by way of a service charge) with other terms to be negotiated.
Rent The asking rent on a floor by floor basis are shown in the table below. Alternatively, individual rooms may be available by licence agreement with terms on application.
Floor Basement Ground First Second Asking Rent (Per Annum) UNDER OFFER £7,500 £8,000 The freehold guide price is £495,000 exclusive of VAT. £7,500
Legal Costs Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs.
VAT Under the Finance Acts 1989 and 1997, VAT may be levied on the ren. We recommend that the prospective tenants establish the VAT implications before entering into any agreement.
Specification
- WC facilities & Shower
- Onsite parking