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Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20
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Features and description
- Investment opportunity in the heart of Yeovil
- Two storey commercial premises
- For Sale by Auction
An investment opportunity in the heart of Yeovil. The property comprises a two storey commercial premises with the ground floor currently let and first floor vacant.
Location
5 Central road is located within the town centre of Yeovil in South Somerset. The property is situated in an excellent position within the town opposite Yeovil Bus Station, Wetherspoons and the multi storey car park with road frontage onto Central Road. Yeovil benefits from good road links being located just 6 miles to the south east of the A303. other nearby towns include Sherborne approximately 6 miles to the east and Dorchester approximately 20 miles to the south.
Directions
From the Yeovil hospital roundabout, take the exit towards Park Road and follow the road around to the left until the mini roundabout. Take the first exit and follow the road, then take the 2nd exit towards Central Road. The property will be indicated with the agents for sale boards.
Tenure and Other Information
The ground floor is let, subject to a Landlord and Tenant Act Tenancy 1954 dated 30th January 2003. We understand that the lease was not contracted out. The initial lease had a passing rent of £7,800 with monthly instalments of £650 per month. Since the commencement of the lease and owing to a personal arrangement between parties, it was agreed between the landlord and tenant that the rent would be reduced to a passing rent of £2,880 per annum payable in monthly instalments of £240 in advance. Further details on the tenancy agreement is available in the auction pack. The first floor benefits from full vacant possession.
Health and Safety
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. We advise that children under the age of 14 do not attend viewings due to the hazardous nature of the building.
Description
5 Central Road comprises a two storey commercial premises with forecourt extending in total to approximately 0.04 acres. The building is of art brick, part rendered block construction under a flat, felt roof. It is arranged over ground and first floor with the first floor requiring efurbishment. Each floor is further described as follows:
Ground Floor
The ground floor comprises a showroom, office, workshop, WC and mezzanine storage loft.. The building is irregular in shape and we have elied upon the measurements as given within the attached floor plan. Using aximum measurements, the Internal Floor Area extends to pproximately 135.94m2 excluding the mezzanine and 170.94m2 ncluding the mezzanine. Adjoining the ground floor is the forecourt omprising a tarmac area.
First Floor
The first floor comprises a number of rooms divided into offices varying in size with two separate WC’s . There is a door to the rear, leading o the flat roof above the Ground Floor. The First Floor is in need of repair works, specifically the ceiling. It is accessed via an external taircase only. The building is irregular in shape and we have relied upon the measurements as given within the attached floor plan. Using aximum measurements, the Internal Floor Area extends to approximately 52.62m2
The property has not been completely cleared prior to marketing therefore will be sold as seen with the purchaser responsible for clearing the site.
Business Rates
The ground floor has a current rateable value of £6,300. The first floor has a rateable value of £2,950
EPC
THe building has an EPC rating of C. A copy of this is availible upon request.
Services
We understand there is mains water, mains electricity supply and mains drainage to the Ground Floor. We understand the First Floor used to benefit from mains water, mains electricity, mains gas and mains drainage however these have been disconnected and therefore there are no services to the First Floor. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations in relation to the services to the property.
Viewing
Viewing strictly by appointment with sole agents -
Jamie Batt—[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]
Town and Country Planning
We are not aware of any planning consents on the property. The ground floor has been used as a showroom/shop and workshop area. The first floor has previously been used as commercial office space however is currently vacant. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations into the current planning status of the property together with any future intended use. Other than the above, The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.
Rights of Way, Easements Etc
We are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
Location
5 Central road is located within the town centre of Yeovil in South Somerset. The property is situated in an excellent position within the town opposite Yeovil Bus Station, Wetherspoons and the multi storey car park with road frontage onto Central Road. Yeovil benefits from good road links being located just 6 miles to the south east of the A303. other nearby towns include Sherborne approximately 6 miles to the east and Dorchester approximately 20 miles to the south.
Directions
From the Yeovil hospital roundabout, take the exit towards Park Road and follow the road around to the left until the mini roundabout. Take the first exit and follow the road, then take the 2nd exit towards Central Road. The property will be indicated with the agents for sale boards.
Tenure and Other Information
The ground floor is let, subject to a Landlord and Tenant Act Tenancy 1954 dated 30th January 2003. We understand that the lease was not contracted out. The initial lease had a passing rent of £7,800 with monthly instalments of £650 per month. Since the commencement of the lease and owing to a personal arrangement between parties, it was agreed between the landlord and tenant that the rent would be reduced to a passing rent of £2,880 per annum payable in monthly instalments of £240 in advance. Further details on the tenancy agreement is available in the auction pack. The first floor benefits from full vacant possession.
Health and Safety
All persons wishing to view the property do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the Vendors or their Agents will be held liable for any damage or injury that may occur when interested parties are visiting the property. We advise that children under the age of 14 do not attend viewings due to the hazardous nature of the building.
Description
5 Central Road comprises a two storey commercial premises with forecourt extending in total to approximately 0.04 acres. The building is of art brick, part rendered block construction under a flat, felt roof. It is arranged over ground and first floor with the first floor requiring efurbishment. Each floor is further described as follows:
Ground Floor
The ground floor comprises a showroom, office, workshop, WC and mezzanine storage loft.. The building is irregular in shape and we have elied upon the measurements as given within the attached floor plan. Using aximum measurements, the Internal Floor Area extends to pproximately 135.94m2 excluding the mezzanine and 170.94m2 ncluding the mezzanine. Adjoining the ground floor is the forecourt omprising a tarmac area.
First Floor
The first floor comprises a number of rooms divided into offices varying in size with two separate WC’s . There is a door to the rear, leading o the flat roof above the Ground Floor. The First Floor is in need of repair works, specifically the ceiling. It is accessed via an external taircase only. The building is irregular in shape and we have relied upon the measurements as given within the attached floor plan. Using aximum measurements, the Internal Floor Area extends to approximately 52.62m2
The property has not been completely cleared prior to marketing therefore will be sold as seen with the purchaser responsible for clearing the site.
Business Rates
The ground floor has a current rateable value of £6,300. The first floor has a rateable value of £2,950
EPC
THe building has an EPC rating of C. A copy of this is availible upon request.
Services
We understand there is mains water, mains electricity supply and mains drainage to the Ground Floor. We understand the First Floor used to benefit from mains water, mains electricity, mains gas and mains drainage however these have been disconnected and therefore there are no services to the First Floor. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations in relation to the services to the property.
Viewing
Viewing strictly by appointment with sole agents -
Jamie Batt—[use Contact Agent Button] [use Contact Agent Button]
Town and Country Planning
We are not aware of any planning consents on the property. The ground floor has been used as a showroom/shop and workshop area. The first floor has previously been used as commercial office space however is currently vacant. Prospective purchasers are to make their own investigations into the current planning status of the property together with any future intended use. Other than the above, The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars is sold subject to any Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be or which may come to be in force, and also subject to any statutory provision of byelaws without any obligation on the part of the Vendors to specify them and the Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of and to satisfy themselves about the provisions of any such matter affecting the property.
Rights of Way, Easements Etc
We are not aware of any rights of way over the land and the property is sold as far as required by the vendor and will be conveyed subject to all rights of way, easements and way leaves of telegraphs poles, drains and wires, electric pylons and cables, water and gas pipes at present erected on and passing over or under the property and subject to the agreements affecting the same (if any).
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Greenslade Taylor Hunt is one of the largest and longest established firms of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Property Specialists and Letting Agents in the
South West, with over 170 years experience – and still independently owned to this day. GTH has a comprehensive regional network of offices and is
supported by the Mayfair office in London which represents us in the capital. Our extensive expertise covers every aspect of property including: • Residential
Sales and Lettings • Commercial Property Agency • Property Surveys and Valuation Services • Development Land, Building Plots, Planning and ... Show more
South West, with over 170 years experience – and still independently owned to this day. GTH has a comprehensive regional network of offices and is
supported by the Mayfair office in London which represents us in the capital. Our extensive expertise covers every aspect of property including: • Residential
Sales and Lettings • Commercial Property Agency • Property Surveys and Valuation Services • Development Land, Building Plots, Planning and ... Show more