The property comprises a former Fiat dealership with front forecourt, showroom, workshops, ancillary offices and extensive parking. The site has an area of approximately 0.241 of a hectare (0.5 acres). It has superb frontage onto Middleton Road. The existing buildings extend to approx 6,365 Sq Ft (592 Sq M) and comprise of an excellently presented front showroom with tiled flooring, suspended ceiling with LED spotlighting, air conditioning (not tested), ample electrical sockets, burglar alarm and a 40ft window frontage. To the rear of the showroom are a series of interconnecting light industrial workshops which have been utilised for both car servicing, repairs and MOT purposes. Access for vehicles is via a 16'5" x 9'5" roller shutter door. The workshops benefit from three phase electricity. Externally there is a separate office building which currently provides office accommodation for 4 people with access to further space which for many years has been used as storage. The offices require some modernisation. Externally there is a large 16,000 Sq Ft of forecourt / parking area which is level throughout and provides direct access onto Middleton Road. Although not currently used the site does have access at the rear from Sundale Road.
Location
This extensive former car dealership site is located on the B1232 Middleton Road which links the villages of Yapton, Elmer and also onto Middleton on Sea with other West Sussex coastal towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Bognor Regis (3 miles west). The B2132 is a busy thoroughfare with regular bus services passing through. Bognor Regis is a popular seaside town with a population in excess of 25,000. Other occupiers within the local vicinity include a fish & chip shop, estate agents, hair salon, newsagents and a florist.
Accommodation
Main Showroom - 1,755 sq ft (163 sq m)
Showroom Office - 74 sq ft (7 sq m)
Welfare Facilities - 43 sq ft (4 sq m)
Parts Storage - 514 sq ft (48 sq m)
Workshop - 3,136 sq ft (292 sq m)
Office One - 162 sq ft (15 sq m)
Office Two - 181 sq ft (17 sq m)
Store - 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
Yard - 16,000 sq ft (1,486 sq m)
Total - 22,365 sq ft (2,078 sq m)
Terms
Terms - We are seeking offers in excess of £1,050,000 for our clients freehold interest. Offers will ideally be unconditional, however we will consider offers made subject to planning. Leasehold offers may be considered depending on covenant strength.
Planning - The property is in an area administered by Arun District Council and we are informed that the property currently has Sui Generis use. Interested parties are to make their own planning enquiries with the local authority on 01903 737756 / planning@arun.gov.uk
Business Rates - According to the VOA (Valuation Office Agency) the property has a Rateable Value of £58,500. Parties are asked to verify this information with the local planning authority (Arun District Council).
Legal Costs - Each party to pay their own legal costs.
Specification
- Rare Freehold Opportunity
- Situated on B2132 in Popular Middleton-On-Sea, Sussex
- Comprising of a Car Sales Forecourt, Showroom with Workshops & Separate Office Building on a Plot of 0.5 Acres
- Suit Variety of Commercial Uses (stpc). Potential Re-Development to Residential
- Full Vacant Possession From October 2024
- Superb Transport Links to A259, A27 & A29 Roads
- Unconditional Offers Invited