- Impressive historic Grade II listed building
- Overlooking Bideford Quayside and the River Torridge
- Re-built as a college circa 1758 on site of a free school
- Public car park to the rear
- Within level walking distance of the town centre
Impressive historic Grade II listed building
Overlooking Bideford Quayside and the River Torridge
Re-built as a college circa 1758 on site of a free school
Public car park to the rear
Within level walking distance of the town centre
LOCATION
In a prominent corner site fronting onto the Quay with the rear onto Allhalland Street, this prestigious property is in a convenient town centre location with a public car park to the rear and The Quay car park opposite. The site is easily accessible, commanding riverside views overlooking the River Torridge and the 14th Century Bideford Long Bridge connecting to East-the-Water. Bideford has a population of around 14,500 and is the main commercial town on the Torridge side; located some 10 miles away to the South West of Barnstaple and serving the nearby village of Appledore, Northam and Westward Ho! Bideford is a busy tourist and shopping centre with a host of local retailers and an out of town Shopping Mall at Affinity Village.
THE PROPERTY
There has been a building on this site since 1689. An historic Grade II listed building with accommodation on four floors with cellar below. Offering a choice of office suites to the front and rear, connected by an impressive staircase and lift. There is around 7,000 square feet of accommodation, benefiting from central heating and the building was re-furbished in 2012 by the owners at the time Torridge District Council to provide comfortable and modern offices. The council owned the site from 1974 up to January 2022 when the current owner acquired the property to create a community office hub. The premises have potential for a variety of uses.
TERMS
This large group of offices is now available to rent as single room or larger office suites at each floor, all connected by a communal lift. The asking rent is £11 per square feet per annum plus VAT details upon request with new leases available for a term of years to be agreed between parties. There will be a service charge for contribution towards maintenance and upkeep of the common parts as well as insurance. There will be a meeting room available for common use by reservation and at a reasonable extra fee. Each tenant will have to pay their own business rates.
THE PROPOSAL
This is an exciting new community business hub for the town centre. Webbers Commercial have been appointed as sole letting agents on behalf of the new owner who acquired this property in January 2022. All interested parties should provide rental offers in writing with trade and bank references for landlord's approval. All serious offers will be considered.
TENURE
Either whole floor or individual offices are available on new leases for a term of years to be agreed, at a commencing rental of £11 per square foot per annum. There is a service charge payable. An incoming tenant will need to provide the usual bank and trade references for Landlord's approval.
BUSINESS RATES
Offices will be re-evaluated for rateable values. Occupiers may qualify for small business rates
relief and are advised to make their own enquiries with Torridge District Council.
VAT
We understand that our client has opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
LEGAL ADVICE
We strongly recommend that a tenant takes independent legal advice and instructs solicitors to act on their behalf. Each party bears their own legal costs unless otherwise stated.
PLANNING
It is the responsibility of the proposed tenant to satisfy for themselves independently that their intended use complies with existing planning permission by contacting the local council planning department. The cost of any change of planning use is the tenant's responsibility.
LEASE TERMS
All leases are on full repair and insuring (FRI) terms unless otherwise stated.
SERVICES AND UTILITIES
We understand that mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are all connected to the property. There is gas-fired central heating system and an air handling system throughout the building. There is an internal lift to all floors. A full fire alarm/smoke detection system installed. We encourage you to check before viewing a property the potential broadband speeds and mobile signal coverage. You can do so by visiting https://checker.ofcom.org.uk
OUTSIDE There is a small yard housing the fire escape and air conditioning unit, with shared access on to Allhalland Street for fire escape purposes.
SERVICES We understand that mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are all connected to the property. There is gas-fired central heating system and an air handling system throughout the building. There is an internal lift to all floors. A full fire alarm/smoke detection system installed.
VAT We understand that our client has opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE Offices will be re-evaluated for rateable values. Occupiers may qualify for small business rates relief and are advised to make their own enquiries with Torridge District Council.
WEBBERS DO NOT JUST SELL HOUSES Established over 40 years ago our dedicated specialist Commercial Department deals in the sale and letting of all types of commercial property including Guest Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Holiday Complexes, General Businesses, Post Offices, Retail Businesses of all kinds, Shops, Offices, Investments and Industrial Premises. If this property does not suit visit our web site www.webberscommercial.co.uk or call our office on 01271 347888. For out of hours call our mobile number 07967 385228.
WANT TO KNOW MORE? We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. www.environment-agency.gov.uk www.landregistry.gov.uk www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures www.homeoffice.gov.uk www.ukradon.org www.fensa.org.uk www.nesltd.co.uk http://list.english-heritage.org.uk
From our Webbers office in Mill Street Bideford, proceed to the end of Bridgeland Street and turn left along The Quay. Bridge Buildings Offices can be found just before the roundabout on the right hand side.
Important information
This is not a Shared Ownership Property
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