Brief Description
Ground and First Floor Offices in a central location close to the city centre but in a quiet position next to St Cuthberts Church. Totalling 2628 sqft over two floors, the premises are available for immediate occupation. Lease for assignment at passing rental of £19,812 per annum on internal repairing basis - equates to just over £7.50psf per annum. Our clients may consider subletting part - terms on application. INCENTIVES AVAILABLE
Full Description
LOCALITY
Wells is the smallest City in England and boasts an impressive Cathedral, Bishops Palace and a bustling town centre with traditional marketplace which remains a popular destination for residents and visitors. Wells has been the setting for numerous films and costume dramas in the recent past including Hot Fuzz, The Libertine and Pride & Prejudice.
There is a lively and sophisticated night scene with a wide range of hotels, bars and restaurants proving for a wide range of tastes.
Fine dining is available at Ston Easton Park, Glencot House and Charlton House.
There is also a wide range of recreational opportunities in the nearby Mendips including walking, riding, climbing, caving and cycling.
COMMUNICATIONS
Air - Bristol International Airport 12.4 miles
Rail - Castle Cary Station 9 miles, Bath Spa 16 miles, Bristol Templemeads 16 miles.
Coach - Bath Spa 16 miles
Road - property is located near to the A39 Bath Road which provides easy access to the motorway network M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater) 19 miles, M4 Junction 19 22 miles, and M32 18 miles.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Timber door from St Cuthberts Street opening to hallway. 3No. radiators. Timberframed window to side. Halogen light fittings. Carpet. Stairs to first floor, door to:
MEETING ROOM 6.35m(20'10'') x 8.49m(27'10'') max
44.75m2 (481sqft) 2No. Aluminium framed, obscure glazed windows to side. 3No. Radiators, 4No. eggcrate light fittings, carpet. Built in cupboard housing 2No. Gas fired Potterton* boilers. Door to rear office.
OFFICE
28.8m2 (310sqft) Corridor to side door (no legal access but personal arrangement with adjacent owner for maintenance purposes) Kitchenette with stainless steel sink unit with base unit. Cloakroom with low level close coupled WC. Carpet
SERVER ROOM 2.23m(7'4'') x 3.24m(10'8'')
7.23m2 (78sqft) Flourescent strip lighting. Carpet.
LANDING
Doors to front and rear sections of building. Leaded windows borrowing light from adjacent offices.
REAR OFFICE 6.37m(20'11'') (max) x 15.50m(50'10'') (max)
92m2 (990 sqft) Open plan office with 4No. windows to side and 3No. velux roof lights. Stainless steel sink unit and base unit below. Eggcrate light fittings, radiators, carpet.
WC'S
1No. cubicle with WC and wash hand basin. Carpet. Mechanical ventilation.
FRONT OFFICE 1 4.25m(13'11'') x 2.83m(9'3'')
12m2 (129sqft) Double glazed window to front. Eggcrate flourescent lighting, carpet, radiator.
FRONT OFFICE 2 2.36m(7'9'') x 3.61m(11'10'')
8.52m2 (92sqft) Double glazed window to front and mullioned window to side with views across adjacent churchyard. Eggcrate flourescent lighting, carpet, radiator.
OFFICE 3 4.19m(13'9'') x 4.78m(15'8'')
20m2 (215sqft) Door to Office 1. Eggcrate flourescent lighting, carpet, radiator. Door to Kitchenette.
KITCHENETTE 0.92m(3'0'') x 2.10m(6'11'')
Stainless steel sink unit, base and wall units. Carpet. Door to Office 2
OPEN PLAN AREA 6.20m(20'4'') x 5.40m(17'9'') max
31m2 (335m2) Double Glazed timber framed window to side. 4No. Egg crate light fittings, 2No. radiators, carpet.
Door to WCs
WC'S
2No. cubicles with WC and wash hand basin. Tiled shower cubicle with glass door and mira sport electric shower. Bulkhead light and carpet. Mechanical ventilation.
TERMS
Lease for assignment. Current lease for a term expiring on 28 February 2012 at a passing rental of £19,812 per annum without further review. Internal repairing lease. Landlord insures and recovers fair proportion from tenant.
* There are a pair of gas fired boilers that serve the offices and the ground floor shop premises and cost of gas is shared between the two occupiers.
PERMITTED USE
Offices
PLANNING
We are advised that the premises are not listed but are located in the Wells Conservation Area. Further information available from Mendip District Council Tel 01749 648999
LEASE CODE
A commercial lease is a significant and complex undertaking.
Before entering into any such agreement be sure to consult with a surveyor and/or solicitor or read either , Thinking of Renting a Business Property or ideally, A Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales.
Alternatively you may wish to visit: www.commercialleasecodeew.co.uk
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
An energy performance certificate exists for this property and is available for inspection upon request.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded unless mentioned in these particulars. No tests have been carried out on any appliances or services at the premises and neither the vendors or their agents give any warranty as to their condition. Prospective occupiers should make their own investigations. There is an existing, monitored, alarm system (Chubb) held on lease - further information available upon request.
LEGAL COSTS
Each Party to bear their own
VAT
Any reference to price, premium or rent is deemed to be exclusive of VAT unless expressly stated otherwise. Any offers receive will be assumed to be net of VAT unless stated otherwise.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
By appointment with the Sole Agents Tel 01749 676023 or sales@paul-knight.co.uk
Please note that nothing in these particulars constitute part or all of any contract, and no contract will exist, or be deemed to exist until formal documentation in writing has been completed by both parties and approved by our clients solicitor.
Prospective tenants must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any details given to them either verbally, or within this, or any other document provided; and neither the Owners, nor their Agents, shall be liable for any inaccuracies.
Viewing
Please contact our
PJK Chartered Surveyors Office on 01749 676023
if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property or require further information.
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