The property forms part of a complex and comprises an impressive three-storey headquarters building of flat-roofed construction with brick, glazed and clad elevations together with an extensive car parking facility. The premises provide office accommodation at ground, first and second floor levels accessed through an impressive entrance hall and split into a number of suites and single offices.
The available cellular rooms can be offered on a short or long term basis, but for a minimum period of twelve months, either singly or in various combinations to accommodate area requirements from 135 sq.ft. (12.54 sq.m.) upwards depending on availability at the time.
The rooms are accessed off central corridors and have suspended ceilings, Category 2 lighting, carpets and blinds fitted with shared male and female WC facilities are on each floor. There is a meeting room for general use.
The availability of this space offers an ideal opportunity for new or established businesses to acquire attractive offices in a prestige building on highly flexible occupancy terms not requiring any long-term commitment.
Location
The Schott Building is prominently situated on the well-established Astonfields Industrial Estate on the north side of Drummond Road at its junction with Carver Road and about one mile north from Stafford Town Centre. Junction 14 of the M6 Motorway is two miles distant and provides access to Manchester and the north-west, London and the south-east by way of the M1 link and Bristol and the south-west through its connection with the M5. Stafford’s mainline station provides Intercity connections throughout the national rail network.
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR - G2 - 517 sq ft (48.03 sq m) - 4-8 Desk Capacity
FIRST FLOOR:
F7 - 211 sq ft (115.01 sq m) - 1-2 Desk Capacity
Suites 3 & 4 & F9** - 1,422 sq ft (133.97 sq m) - 10+ Desk Capacity
F8 - 135 sq ft (12.54 sq m) - 1 Desk Capacity
EXTERNAL - extensive car parking area at the side surfaced in tarmacadam
** Suites 3, 4 & F9 consists of large open plan office, 3 internal offices, kitchen, toilet and boardroom. F8 can also be tagged along onto this suite
Terms
SERVICES - All mains services are connected. The building is centrally heated by hot water radiators fed by a gas-fired boiler. Main access is by way of a door code and speakerphone entry system.
ASSESSMENTS - Dependent on certain qualifying criteria, commercial premises with rateable values under £12,000 are subject to Small Business Rate Relief, which provides the occupier with 100% exemption from the payment of uniform business rates.
RATES:
GROUND FLOOR - G2 - £4,250
FIRST FLOOR:
F7 - £1,350
Suites 3 & 4 & F9** - £8,300
F8 - n/a
EPC - The Energy Performance Certificate issued for the property indicates an Asset Rating of 87 within Band D. Full certificate with recommendations will be provided on request.
TERMS - The offices in the Schott Building are available on a twelve month agreement basis terminable by the either party at one month’s prior written notice at the end of that period. Early possession can be given subject to completion formalities. The rental includes the cost of buildings insurance, electricity consumption, heating, the cleaning of the common areas, waste disposal, window cleaning and toilet consumables. VAT is applicable. Tenants are directly responsible for the payment of any uniform business rates.
RENT:
GROUND FLOOR - G2 - £6,721
FIRST FLOOR:
F7 - £2,743
Suites 3 & 4 & F9** - £18,746
F8 - £1,823
LEGAL COSTS - Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the preparation of the agreement, together with any Stamp Duty and VAT due thereon
VIEWING - By arrangement with the Agents’ Stafford offices.
The premises are offered subject to contract and to being unlet.
VACANT POSSESSION WILL BE GIVEN ON COMPLETION
Specification
- Suites from 135 sq.ft. (12.54 sq.m.)
- Combinations possible
- Easy in, easy out tenancy arrangements
- Availability as at November 2020
- Prestige building with central heating
- Extensive car parking
- Immediate occupation
- Generally rates free subject to tenant qualification