Retail property (high street) for sale

A rare opportunity to purchase a freehold property comprising ground floor retail unit offering approx. 511 Sq .Ft. along with a very well presented first floor apartment, approx. 496 Sq. Ft. situated on the incredibly popular North View, Westbury Park.

The sellers have operated a successful architectural and structural design practice from the property since 2002 and the office is well respected by the local community. It would be ideal for various professional services or it would suit a variety of other uses including conversion into either two apartments or a period family house (subject to the necessary building consents).

GROUND FLOOR - Approx. 511 Sq. Ft.
Ground floor retail unit, offering versatile space, ideally configured as an open plan area to the front, perfect for showcasing products or creating an inviting customer environment. The rear is divided into two separate spaces currently used as offices, along with a separate tea room/store and surprisingly large cloakroom. The offices are fitted out with Cat5e data network for 7 work stations. The front office also includes a wall mounted sync box with discrete high level tv point for mounting tv flush to wall with discrete arial cable to the rear. E use class, subject to consent.
EPC RATING - D

FIRST FLOOR - Approx. 496 Sq. Ft.
Well-presented one bedroom apartment that has been recently redecorated, has new carpets and modern white blinds fitted to the windows. The accommodation comprises of your own front door leading upstairs to the apartment. Lounge room to the front of the property with dual aspect windows. To the rear of the apartment is the well-appointed kitchen, family bathroom and the double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The property also benefits from a drop down ladder giving access to the loft space which is boarded which does provide for great storage.
EPC RATING - D

Outside is a rear courtyard garden with rear access via a gate and a rear lane that has a security gate to Berkeley Road with a shared street key. On street parking is available directly outside and in the nearby residential streets.

At the time of writing, the apartment is being marketed for let at £1200 pcm. Please enquire for current status.

Use Class E - Suitable for shops, offices, financial and professional services, and food and drink where mostly consumed on the premises.

LOCATION
The property is situated in a highly sought after location in Westbury Park within easy reach of Durdham Downs and Waitrose supermarket. North View comprises a mix of shops and amenities including a veterinary practice, dentist, chiropractor, sports shop and charity shop amongst others. The current business owner has been operating an Architectural practice from the premises since 2002 and may be interested in leasing.

BUSINESS RATES
The rateable value with effect from April 2023 is £4,600. We therefore would expect those eligible for small business relief to benefit from 100% exemption at this time. However, we advise all interested parties to confirm directly with the local authority.

FLOOR PLAN
The floor plan is provided for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon.

VAT
All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

CONTROL OF ASBESTOS REGULATIONS
As per the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the owner or tenant of the property, or anyone else who has control over it and/or responsibility for maintaining it, must comply with the regulations which may include the detection of and/or management of any asbestos or asbestos related compounds contained at the property. Goodchild has not tested or inspected for asbestos and therefore recommend all interested parties to make their own enquiries.