DETACHED RETAIL UNIT AND LONG LEASEHOLD FLAT

LOCATION

The property enjoys a busy main road location on the B3068 Blandford Road close to the junction with Tuckers Lane, approximately 1.5 miles from Poole town centre.  Blandford Road provides the access route from Poole town centre to the junction of the A350 at Upton.

DESCRIPTION

The property comprises a substantial retail unit of some 879 square feet (81.6 square metres) plus kitchenette and WC.  The unit has a fitted suspended ceiling and dual immersion hot water tank.  To the rear of the main building is a concrete forecourt and a detached store (328 square feet (30.4 square metres)).

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation, with a brief description and approximate dimensions, is as follows:

Gross Frontage           6.56 metres

Net Frontage               4.5 metres

Internal width             4.89 metres widening to 5.74 metres

Maximum depth         16.93 metres

Single WC

Kitchenette

OUTSIDE

Concrete courtyard leading to concrete frame store –

6.24 metres x 4.87 metres.

PLANNING

The property has previously been used for retail (Class E) and the first floor as residential.  Interested parties are advised to check with BCP Council as to their proposed use.

RATING

170 Blandford Road is listed on the Valuation Office Agency website with a Rateable Value of £12,500 (April 2023).  170A Blandford Road is assessed at Council Tax Band B.

Interested parties should make enquiries of the local authority to verify the business rates payable.

EPC

170 Blandford Road:  Band B

170A Blandford Road:  Band E

TENANCIES

170 Blandford Road – Vacant Possession.

170A Blandford Road – Subject to a long lease, 99 years from 27th September 1987, approx 63 years remaining. Ground Rent currently £10 p.a., increasing to £20 p.a.

FINANCE ACT 1989

Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

IDENTIFICATION

Under Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed Tenant or Purchaser prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed tenant or purchaser once terms have been agreed.

Code for leasing business premises

Applicants looking to lease a business premises through James and Sons are advised of the existence of the RICS Code for leasing business premises. Furthermore, we recommend that all applicants obtain professional advice from an independent RICS member or other property professional.

IMPORTANT NOTE

These property particulars are intended as general guidance for prospective lessees or purchasers. They do not constitute all or any part of an offer or contract. James and Sons, either for themselves or as agents on behalf of the lessor or vendor give no warranty as to the accuracy of any of the information contained herein. All descriptions, measurements, references to condition and statements as to planning use and permissions or other matter contained in these particulars are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon as fact without independent verification. No person in the employment of James and Sons has any authority to make any representations or warranty (verbal or otherwise) in respect of this property and any intending lessee(s) or purchaser(s) should make their own independent enquiry and investigations and inspections to verify the accuracy or otherwise of any information. At no time has any structural or other survey been carried out and no services or appliances have been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the structural integrity of the property and the condition and working order of all services, appliances, fixtures and fittings.