The premises comprise 3 substantial period properties located over ground, first, second and third floor / attic levels, believed to have been built in the early 1600’s. The premises are currently laid out as retail to the ground floor with upper parts being of a residential nature. Each ground floor shop is self-contained with 58 West Street being currently let on a tenancy (see details below). Please note that there is a rear access from Church Street. The premises are listed and lie within a Conservation area. It should be noted that the premises have a historical past in that William Mullins, a Pilgrim Father, lived in the house for a substantial period of time prior to sailing on the Mayflower to America on the 16 September 1620. In this regard please see an extract from a historical pamphlet (documents listed below).
Location
58, 59 and 60 West Street, Dorking are located within the heart of the antiques area of Dorking town centre and are surrounded by numerous listed buildings. Dorking benefits from good road communications being approximately 5 miles south of Junction 5 of the M25 via the A24 which provides onward access to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The premises front onto the A25 which provides access to both Guildford and Reigate. Dorking West railway station, with links to Guildford and Reigate, is approximately 1/2 a mile north of the premises while Dorking mainline station is close by providing frequent services to London Waterloo and Victoria. All town centre amenities and local authority car parks are within easy walking distance of the premises.
Accommodation
Number 58
Ground floor: 422 sq ft
First floor: 231 sq ft
Second Floor: 222 sq ft
Third Floor : 153 sq ft
Total : 1,028 sq ft
Number 59
Ground floor: 435 sq ft
First floor : 394 sq ft
Second Floor: 222 sq ft
Third Floor : 153 sq ft
Total : 1,204 sq ft
Number 60
Ground floor: 472 sq ft
First floor: 400 sq ft
Second Floor: 367 sq ft
Total : 1,239 sq ft
Terms
The premises are offered for sale with vacant possession with exception of the ground floor of 58 West Street, which is currently let to James Roberts and Laura Roberts on the basis of a lease for a period of 3 years from 15 March 2008 expiring 14 March 2011.
Specification
• Rarely available freehold buildings in West Street.
• Suitable for conversion of the upper parts to residential and further development in the substantial rear garden (subject to planning).
• Previously occupied by William Mullins, a Pilgrim Father, who sailed on the Mayflower to America in 1620