The subject property comprises an end of terrace three storey building providing self-contained ground floor and basement retail premises, with a separate self-contained maisonette to the first and second floors. The retail accommodation provides an open plan retail area to the front, with ancillary storage and kitchenette facilities to the rear. There is an integral basement store, which is accessed via a staircase from the retail area. The shop unit has a small area of yard to the rear and forecourt to the front of the property. The maisonette is accessed via a door on Pondcroft Road.
There is a small hall at ground floor with stairs loading to the first floor. On the first floor there is a separate living room to the front of the property and the kitchen and separate bathroom to the rear. A further set of stairs then leads to the two bedrooms on the second floor.
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Location
Knebworth is a large village located approximately halfway between junction 6 and 7 of the A1(M), both junctions approximately 3 miles distance. The M25 is within 20 minutes driving time and the village is served by mainline railway station on the London King’s Cross to Edinburgh line. The property is situated to the south side of Station Road, located on a prominent corner position on the roundabout junction with Pondcroft Road and Kerr Close, being relatively central within the village
Accommodation
Ground Floor Retail sales area 315 sq ft (29.26 sq m)
Ancillary Stores 141 sq ft (13.09 sq m )
Internal Basement 115 sq ft (10.66 sq m )
External Basement 84 sq ft (7.85 sq m )
First and Second Floor Total net useable area 813 sq ft (75.43 sq m)
Total net internal area 1,468 sq ft (136.29 sq m)
Terms
Tenancies 1 Station Road – Vacant ERV £8,000 per annum. 1a Station Road – AST from 17th March 2018 £9,000 per annum.
Proposal The freehold of this property is available at £380,000.
Business Rates We understand from the Valuation Office Agency website (www.voa.gov.uk) that the rateable value is £7,400. The UBR for 2019/20 is XXX in the £. Rates payable may be subject to transitional arrangements and/or small business relief, which should be verified with the Charging Authority. Assessments may be subject to appeal.
Council Tax The residential maisonette has been assessed as falling within Council Tax Band B with the amount payable during the year from 1 st April 2018/19 of £1,385.49.
Energy Performance Certificate The Non Domestic Energy performance certificate asset rating is E109. Reference number 9235-3010-0780-0590-6421. The Domestic Energy Performance Certificate has an asset rating of E(40).
Important The services, fixtures, fittings, appliances and other items of equipment referred to have not been tested by this firm and therefore no warranty can be given in respect of their condition. Prospective tenants/purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition.
VAT Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax. Any intending lessees or purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.