This refurbished oast building has been transformed into modern office accommodation of the highest standard. Each individual Suite benefits from LED lighting, category 2 networking, a good level of natural daylight and a high standard of decorative finish. The Business Park has well maintained grounds and CCTV cameras to provide a high level of security. Landscape gardening works are now well established. The development benefits from separate post receiving facilities and car parking.
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Location
The Thorne Business Park on Forge Hill is located in the north-east edge of Bethersden, a popular village of some 1,500 inhabitants, located on the A28 approximately 6 miles south west of Ashford and a similar distance north east of Tenterden. Pluckley railway station is approximately 2 miles north, being on the Ashford to Charing Cross main line. Ashford, one of Kent’s designated growth centres, currently has a population of approximately 75,000 inhabitants and is set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town is centrally located within the county, benefitting from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station gives direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1 (subject to availability
Accommodation
Suites from 311 sq.ft. to 465 sq.ft.
Terms
SERVICES All mains services are connected.
BUSINESS RATES The uniform business rate multiplier is 49.9p for the year 2024/25. Government small business rate relief of 100% is available, subject to conditions.
TERMS Suites will be occupied by way of new Fully Repairing and Insuring leases for a term of 6 years to be granted outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Part II. In addition to the rent tenants will be liable for payment of the building reinstatement insurance and an estate service charge as detailed above. The service charge covers cleaning, heating, maintenance and repair of common parts, CCTV, security guard, electricity, gas, water, drainage, exterior and common lighting.
VAT is payable on all rents, insurances and service charges.
LEGAL COSTS Both parties’ legal costs to be borne by the ingoing tenant.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The premises have been assessed as Band B, scoring 43 on the scale devised by HMG
Specification
• New Leases potentially available
• Broadband Connectivity via fibre
• Landscaped Grounds
• Shared kitchen & WC facilities