An extensive two storey retail premises comprising an open plan ground floor sales area together with ancillary offices, welfare and storage accommodation at first floor with a rear goods entrance with roller shutter access. Thought to have originally constructed as a Woolworths store during the 1970’s the property is concrete framed with extensive glazed frontages and flat roof coverings. There is a goods lift towards the rear of the sales area which provides direct access to the storage area above. There are two entrances to the ground floor sales area making the splitting of the building a relatively straight forward exercise to accommodate smaller requirements.
Location
The property is prominently located in the town centre and has an extensive frontage to Market Street of approx. 80 feet and a return frontage of approx. 180 feet to part of the pedestrianised section of Longton Exchange Shopping Centre which is home to 47 both local and national retailers see: https://www.longtonexchange.co.uk/ There is also a 240 space public carpark adjoining the development.
Accommodation
Ground floor Sales area: 13,000 sq ft (1,208 sq m) First floor 6 x offices, toilets, kitchen and staffroom: 3,465 sq ft (322 sq m) Warehouse (inc 2 x offices): 10,488 sq ft (974 sq m) Total GIA: 26,953 sq ft (2,504 sq m)
Terms
Available freehold, subject to contract and with vacant possession upon completion.
Specification
BUSINESS RATES
Rateable Value: £24,500 Rates Payable: £12,225.50 pa (24/25) Note: If you qualify for Small Business Rates Relief you should be entitled to a 100% rates payable exemption.
VAT
The sale price is not subject to VAT.
EPC
TBC
SERVICES
Mains power, water and drainage connected. No services have been tested by the agents.
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.