The premises are arranged on basement, ground and 1st floors together with rear garages and car parking area accessed from Hempstead Road.
Refurbishment Works - he Landlords are prepared to discuss with a tenant what works are required to the building and is prepared to consider replacing the suspended ceiling in the ground floor, redecoration, new carpets + checking of plumbing, wiring and air conditioning units. Alternatively an extended rent free would be considered.
Location
Situated in a very prominent position at the junction of Church Street and Hempstead Road with the High Street being next to The Grill takeaway and opposite Vince Taylor Tofts estate agents as well as the traffic lights with pedestrian crossing. There is a variety of businesses in the immediate vicinity including retail, offices and restaurants/takeaways.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - Internal width 48’3” (14.7m); Depth to stairwell 24’3” (7.4m); 1,170 sq ft (108.7 sq m) -
Within this area is a small meeting room/directors office 9’3” x 8’9”. with full height glazed partition to main area.
Area behind plinth adjacent to stairwell - 19’3” x 9’9” (5.9m x 3.0m); 188 sq ft (17.5 sq m)
Rear office 1 - 12’9” x 14’9”(3.9m x 4.5m); 188 sq ft (17.5 sq m) - Carpeted, suspended ceiling + door to rear courtyard.
From main retail area, passageway leading to:
Rear office 2/store - 6’9” x 14’3” (2.1m x 4.3m); 96 sq ft (8.9 sq m)
From main retail area access to:
Rear lobby - with access to goods lift & leading to:
Rear hallway - Leading to:
Former safe/store - Slightly L-shaped, maximum dimensions 20’ x 15’6” (6.1m x 4.7m); 277 sq ft (25.7 sq m)
Overall Ground Floor Area - 1,823 sq ft (169.4 sq m)
1st Floor
Large landing - 13’6” x 9’3” (4.1m x 2.8m); 125 sq ft (11.6 sq m) Access to goods lift & fire escape. Doors to:
Front office 1 - 27’6” x 13’6” (8.4m x 4.1m) + alcove 5’3” x 9’ (1.6m x 2.7m); 418 sq ft (38.8 sq m)
Rear office - 11’9” x 7’3” (3.6m x 2.2m) + 4’ x 1’9” (1.2m x 0.5m); 92 sq ft (8.5 sq m)
Wide L-shaped corridor with cupboards & shelving, leading to:
Kitchenette - 6’3” x 6’9” (1.9m x 2.1m); 42 sq ft (3.9 sq m)
Ladies cloakroom - with 3 basins + 3 low level w.c.s.
Gents cloakroom - with 3 basins, 2 urinals + 2 low level w.c.s.
Front office 2 / staff room - 19’6” x 13’9” (5.9m x 4.2m); 273 sq ft (25.4 sq m) - Sink & kitchen facility.
Overall 1st Floor Area excluding hallways/landings - 825 sq ft (76.6 sq m)
Basement
L-shaped safe - 11’6” x 14’9” (3.5m x 4.5m) + 7’3” x 13’ (2.2m x 4.0m); 259 sq ft (25.1 sq m) - Access to goods lift
Small room - 3’9” x 9’6” (1.1m x 2.9m); 41 sq ft (3.8 sq m)
Total Overall Basement Area - 301 sq ft (28.0 sq m)
Outside
At the rear of the property are 2 courtyards, one of which is accessed from the ground floor rear office with steps up leading to 2 garages.
Garage 1 - Internal width 13’6” (4.1m), Depth 15’9” (4.8m)
Garage 2 - Internal width 14’9” (4.5m), Depth 15’9” (4.8m)
These garages open out into a secure tarmac area with parking for a further 6/7 cars. There are gates that lead into Hempstead Road. There is also access to the self-contained flat over the property from Hempstead Road.
The second courtyard has 2 doorways, one leading to the driveway to Hempstead Road and the other into the rear car park.
Summary of Accommodation
Overall Ground Floor Area - 1,823 sq ft (169.4 sq m)
Overall 1st Floor Area - 825 sq ft (76.6 sq m)
Total Overall Basement Area - 301 sq ft (28.0 sq m)
Total Overall Area - 2,949 sq ft (274.0 sq m)
Terms
New 10 year lease with a review after 5 years on an internal repairing and insuring basis.
RENT - £20,000 per annum exclusive of rates.
RATES - Local Authority: Wealden. SBR (23/24): 49.9p. Rateable value : £32,500.00
SERVICE CHARGE - There will be a service charge levied for external maintenance to be shared with the occupier of the 2nd floor flat. This will be based on a 7-:30 split.
VAT - Under the Finance Act 1989 VAT may be chargeable on the rental. It is recommended that a prospective tenant should make their own enquiries to establish whether or not VAT is chargeable prior to entering into an agreement.
SERVICES - The mention of any appliances and/or services in these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order.