Town centre retail investment with potential for conversion of the upper floors into two selfcontained apartments subject to PP
The property comprises a period building probably erected a considerable number of years ago, with accommodation arranged on basement, ground and two upper floors.
The ground floor and basement accommodation consist of a sales shop let to a local retailer, whereas the first and second floors which are approached from a separate side entrance, were originally occupied for offices and ancillary uses. These are now vacant.
This element of the property is suitable for conversion into 2 self-contained apartments. We believe that this would be allowed under the existing Permitted Development Rights.
The upper floor accommodation is in satisfactory condition.
Location
Leek is located in the Staffordshire Moorlands area, 12 miles north of Stoke on Trent, 13 miles west of Congleton and 14 miles south-west of Macclesfield. It is an established and attractive market town serving the needs of the surrounding rural community.
Major employers are Ornua Food (formerly Adams Foods) who are the UK’s biggest supplier of hard packed cheeses, Co-operative Financial Services and Capita.
The main shopping facilities for Leek are centered upon Derby Street, Market Place, Sheep Street and Stanley Street. Derby Street and Market Place are the prime retailing areas.
The subject property is situated on the northern side of Derby Street, close to the Market Place in the pedestrianised area and is considered to be in a prime retailing location.
Nearby occupiers include Specsavers, The Works, Corals, Costa Coffee and The Yorkshire Trading Company.
Accommodation
The accommodation of the premises is as follows:
Ground Floor Sales - 51.09 sq m (550 sq ft)
Basement - 45.52 sq m (490 sq ft)
First Floor Offices - 53.69 sq m (578 sq ft)
Second Floor Offices - 50.74 sq m (546 sq ft)
Total - 201.04 sq m (2,164 sq ft)
Terms
Lease - The ground floor and basement is let to Mr and Mrs P Yates for a term of years expiring on 24th June 2024 at a rent of £XXX per annum. The tenant has been in occupation for 8 years. Under the terms of the lease, the tenant is responsible for internal repairs and decorations, the upkeep and maintenance of the shop front and reimbursement of the insurance premium. The landlord is responsible for the main structure, foundations and roof.
Tenure - Freehold
VAT - The property is elected for VAT. The sale will be as a TOGC.
Rental Value - Our devaluation of the rent, using £XXX on the basement accommodation, shows a Zone A figure of about £XXX The general tone of values around the market place is circa £XXX Zone A, whereas for those on Derby Street it is more in the region of £XXX Zone A. We consider a more realistic rental value of the subject premises to be £XXX per annum.
Development - There is a good demand for residential apartments in the centre of Leek. Further details concerning potential rental values are available upon request.
Tenant’s Covenant - The tenant is of local covenant and therefore no Credit Risk Assessment is available. We understand that the rent is paid regularly on time. Price Offers are invited at a figure of: £XXX (One Hundred and Ninety Five Thousand Pounds) for the freehold interest of the above property, subject to the existing occupational lease and with vacant possession of the upper floor accommodation and the potential to carry out a residential development and to re-let the apartments. Development There is a good demand for residential apartments in the centre of Leek. Further details concerning potential rental values are available upon request.
Rateable Value - The premises are assessed as: Shop and Premises Rateable Value: £XXX
EPC - The EPC rating is F – 126 / 150 – 132.
Documents - Copy lease, copy plans and EPC are all available upon request.
Price - Offers are invited at a figure of: £XXX (One Hundred and Ninety Five Thousand Pounds) for the freehold interest of the above property, subject to the existing occupational lease and with vacant possession of the upper floor accommodation and the potential to carry out a residential development and to re-let the apartments.
Specification
- 100% trading position on the north side of the Market Place in a pedestrianised zone.
- Let to well-established local card retailer.
- Lease expiry June 2024.
- Current rent £XXX per annum.
- Small lot size. Reversionary rent.
- Price based upon a net yield of 9% on the existing income.
- Offers invited at £XXX