A period retail/office premises with ancillary office and storage above, suitable for residential conversion or commercial usage, together with enclosed rear yard and outbuilding. The property briefly comprises a part refurbished ground floor sales area with exit to rear yard and separate storage building. On the first floor are two large offices, a storeroom and WC. On the second floor are three well-proportioned rooms and storeroom. The separate building to the rear could provide separate accommodation with some additional investment. The property offers a great deal of scope and potential to accommodate a range of commercial uses and occupies an elevation position facing the High Street and is next door to J.D Wetherspoons.
Location
The property occupies a very prominent position in the centre of Congleton opposite where the market takes place every Tuesday and Saturday. The property overlooks Bridge Street and High Street where retailers such as Greggs, Boots and Nationwide Building Society are located.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Sales 478 sq ft
First Floor
Office - 238 sq ft
Office - 150 sq ft
Staff toilet - 88 sq ft
Store - 10 sq ft
Second Floor
Office - 199 sq ft
Office - 57 sq ft
Office - 159 sq ft
Office - 135 sq ft
Terms
SERVICES - Mains electric, water and drainage are connected. No services have been tested by the agents.
VAT - The sale price is not subject to VAT.
TENURE - Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.
BUSINESS RATES:
Rateable Value: £9,900 (effective 1st April 2023)
Rates Payable: £4,940.10pa (23/24)
Note: if you qualify for Small Business rates Relief you will be entitled to a 100% rate exemption.
Note: If you qualify for Small Business Rates Relief you should be entitled to a 100% rates payable exemption.
EPC - TBC
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations, two forms of identification will be required (e.g. photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.
AUCTION DETAILS
Auction starts 9am, Thursday 21st November 2024 with
‘SDL Property Auctions’.
https://www.sdlauctions.co.uk/property/45235/commercial-property-for-auction-congleton/
Specification
- Ground floor retail premises with potential for conversion on the upper floors
- Very prominent location in town centre overlooking High Street
- Total NIA: 1,514 sq ft with 478 sq ft of sales
- Would suit a wide range of businesses to include retail, café or financial services
- Rare town centre freehold opportunity
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Auction starts 9am, Thursday 21st November 2024 with
‘SDL Property Auctions’.
https://www.sdlauctions.co.uk/property/45235/commercial-property-for-auction-congleton/