The premises comprise two interconnecting shops of single storey construction with a large rear area.
Location
Situated in a prominent position only a few yards from the junction of station Road and Station Approach. The land at the rear adjoins the free shoppers car park accessed from Station Road alongside Tesco Express. Other businesses in the vicinity include Taylors Fish Bar, , whole foods, dry cleaning, nail bar, beauty and a Sainsburys which is in Station Road.
Accommodation
Righthand Unit
Shop
Internal width 20’6” (6.3m)
Shop depth 36’6” (11.1m)
748 sq ft (69.5 sq m)
Height to ceiling 10’9” (3.3m)
Strip lighting. Access to:
Rear store/kitchen/w.c
10’ x 12’9” 3.1m x 3.9m) 128 sq ft (11.9 sq m)
Connecting doorway to:
Lefthand Unit
Shop
Internal width 20’9” (6.3m)
Total shop depth 36’ (11.0m)
747 sq ft (69.4 sq m)
Separate door to Station Approach currently blocked off.
Within this area is a rear lobby leading to 2 former w.c.s. + a small store area.
Outside - To the rear of the property is an area of land, 51’ wide x 80’ from the rear of the building (15.5m x 24.4m) - 4,200 sq ft (390 sq m).
This adjoins the free shoppers car park at the rear.
Total Gross Internal Area 1,495 sq ft (138.9 sq m)
Terms
Development Potential - The current frontage of the building is 48’ (14.6m) but according to Title Plans the property frontage should be 51’ (15.6m) so there is apparently a strip of 3’ (0.9m) to the lefthand side of the building running towards the White Feather funeral directors at the rear of the property.
It is considered that the site lends itself to further development, either demolition of the existing retail premises with replacement with a larger store with possibly flats on 1st & 2nd floors. Alternatively a more comprehensive development could be with parking and further flat development/houses. Such development would be subject to planning consent.
PRICE - £295,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession upon completion.
Alternatively New 5 year lease on a normal full repairing & insuring basis without automatic rights of renewal at a rent of £20,000 pa exclusive of rates.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden SBR(26/27): 43.2p
Rateable value : £16,750
VAT - Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be chargeable on the price. It is recommended that a prospective purchaser should make their own enquiries to establish whether or not VAT is chargeable prior to entering into an agreement.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.
EPC - The Vendor has been advised that an new energy performance certificate may be required.