401 Bradford Road comprises the ground and first floor of a Grade II Listed four storey stone built property. The premises were occupied for many decades by Batley Barles prior to their recent vacating and provide a series of showroom areas, stores and ancillary accommodation.
Externally the premises do benefit from a small car parking area immediately off Bradford Road.
Location
401 Bradford Road is situated with a highly prominent dual frontage to the exceptionally busy A652 Bradford Road as well as Hick Lane, which leads to Batley town centre. The A652 Bradford Road connects Dewsbury town centre with Birstall, and includes ‘Batley’s Golden Mile’ including various bars/pubs, former Batley Variety Club – now JD Gyms – and also the successful Redbrick mill retail Complex.
As well as being only a short distance from Batley town centre, 401 Bradford Road is immediately opposite The Mill retail complex and only a short distance from Grange Road, which includes various significant industrial occupiers including HSL, Oxfam and Howdens.
The property is easily accessible to various junctions of the M62 (junctions 27 & 28) and junction 40 of the M1 motorway.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - 131.95m² (1,420 sq. ft)
With access off Bradford Road along with stores and ancillary accommodation.
First Floor - 111.05m² (1,195 sq. ft)
Comprising showroom, stores and ancillary space.
Gross Internal Floor Area 243m² (2,615 sq. ft)
Terms
Services - We understand 401 Bradford Road benefits from mains water, electricity and sewer drainage, in addition to individual appliances including lighting. However no tests have been carried out on any of the aforementioned services or appliances and therefore we are unable to comment as to their condition or capacity.
Rating - We are advised by the VOA website the premises are assessed for rating purposes as:-
Showroom & Premises RV £11,500
The National Uniform Business Rate for 2024/25 for assessments below £51,000 is 49.9p in the £.
Planning - 401 Bradford Road has most recently been occupied for an extended period as a fireplace showroom and could be suitable for a variety of showroom, commercial, quasi retail uses, subject to any requisite planning.
Prospective tenants should satisfy themselves with regard to all rating and planning matters direct with the Local Authority, Kirklees MBC Tel: 01484 221000.
EPC - Due to the buildings Grade II listing we are advised an EPC is not required.
Lease Terms - The premises are offered by way of a new tenants full repairing and insuring lease for a period of years to be agreed, incorporating 3 yearly rent reviews.
Rent - £19,750 per annum exclusive.
The rent is payable quarterly in advance by direct debit/standing order.
VAT - All rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.
AML - In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations evidence of identity and a source of funding will be required from the successful offeree prior to instructing solicitors
Legal Costs - The ingoing tenant to be responsible for the landlord’s reasonable legal costs incurred in the preparation of the lease and its counterpart.
Specification
- Former renowned fireplace showroom suitable for a variety of showroom/quasi retail and commercial uses (STP)
- Strategically located with high profile to the exceptionally busy A652 Bradford Road and Hick Lane (leading to Batley town centre)
- Accessible to the M62 benefitting from small car park on Bradford Road with occupation immediately available