DOUBLE FRONTED LOCK-UP SHOP TO LET 488 SQ FT

LOCATION

The property is situated in a corner position at the junction of Poole High Street and New Orchard, in the lower High Street area of Poole.  This area is a semi-pedestrianised location between Poole’s historic Old Town and quayside, and contains a mix of retail, office, residential  and restaurant/bar occupiers.  Nearby national occupiers include Sainsbury’s Local, Slug & Lettuce and Lush.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a self-contained double fronted ground floor unit, part of an attractive Listed Building.  In addition, there is a rear store, kitchen with WC facilities.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

Retail Area  488 sq ft  (45.29 sq M) approx. net internal

Kitchen/Store     26 sq ft  (2.37 sq M) approx. net internal

Store     45 sq ft  (4.14 sq M) approx. net internal

Cloakroom/WC

Maximum Internal Width    11.18 m (approx.)

Maximum Depth      4.76 m (approx.)

PLANNING 

The shop has previously been used as offices and a barbers, Class E – commercial.  Interested parties should check with the local planning authority BCP Council.

RATING 

The property is listed on the Valuation Office Agency website with a Rateable Value of  £11,250 described as “Barbers and premises”.  We recommend interested parties make enquiries of the local authority to verify business rates payable and to establish the position in respect of appeals, transitional and small business rates relief (if any).

EPC  

The building is currently assessed with an energy performance rating of Band C. The full Energy Performance Certificate and  recommendations report are available on request.

LEASE 

New full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed.

 

FINANCE ACT 1989

Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

IDENTIFICATION

Under Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed Tenant or Purchaser prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed tenant or purchaser once terms have been agreed.

Code for leasing business premises

Applicants looking to lease a business premises through James and Sons are advised of the existence of the RICS Code for leasing business premises. Furthermore, we recommend that all applicants obtain professional advice from an independent RICS member or other property professional.

IMPORTANT NOTE

These property particulars are intended as general guidance for prospective lessees or purchasers. They do not constitute all or any part of an offer or contract. James and Sons, either for themselves or as agents on behalf of the lessor or vendor give no warranty as to the accuracy of any of the information contained herein. All descriptions, measurements, references to condition and statements as to planning use and permissions or other matter contained in these particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as fact without independent verification. No person in the employment of James and Sons has any authority to make any representations or warranty (verbal or otherwise) in respect of this property and any intending lessee(s) or purchaser(s) should make their own independent enquiry and investigations and inspections to verify the accuracy or otherwise of any information. At no time has any structural or other survey been carried out and no services or appliances have been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the structural integrity of the property and the condition and working order of all services, appliances, fixtures and fittings.