Let to WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited on a 5 year lease renewal
Tenant in occupation since at least 2010
Re-based rent
Prime pedestrianised retailing thoroughfare
Nearby occupiers include Poundland, Superdrug, Peacocks, Greggs and Costa
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Lot 16
Auction 19th May 2016
Rent £30,500 per Annum Exclusive
Status Sold
Price £430,000
Sector High Street Retail
Auction Venue The Radisson Blu Portman Hotel 22 Portman Square London W1H 7BG
On behalf of CBRE Receivers
Property Information
Location
Miles
13 miles north of Bury St Edmunds, 35 miles south-west Norwich, 35 miles north-west of Ipswich
Roads
A1066, A11, A134
Rail
Thetford
Air
Stansted Airport
Situation
The property is situated on the southern side of the prime pesestrianised retail pitch. Nearby occupiers include Poundland, Superdrug, Peacocks, Greggs and Costa. There is a car park to the rear of the property for approximately 58 car spaces.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
13 miles north of Bury St Edmunds, 35 miles south-west Norwich, 35 miles north-west of Ipswich
Roads
A1066, A11, A134
Rail
Thetford
Air
Stansted Airport
Situation
The property is situated on the southern side of the prime pesestrianised retail pitch. Nearby occupiers include Poundland, Superdrug, Peacocks, Greggs and Costa. There is a car park to the rear of the property for approximately 58 car spaces.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a three storey building with retail accommodation at ground floor level and additional storage and staff areas on the first and second floors. The property benefits from a small service yard area to the rear.
Six Week Completion
Note
This property is being marketed for sale on behalf of Fixed Charge Receivers and therefore no warranties or guarantees in any respect, including VAT, can be given. The information in these particulars has been provided by the Fixed Charge Receivers to the best of their knowledge but the purchaser must rely solely upon their own enquiries. The Fixed Charge Receivers are not bound to accept the highest or any offer and are acting in respect of this sale without personal liability.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a three storey building with retail accommodation at ground floor level and additional storage and staff areas on the first and second floors. The property benefits from a small service yard area to the rear.
Six Week Completion
Note
This property is being marketed for sale on behalf of Fixed Charge Receivers and therefore no warranties or guarantees in any respect, including VAT, can be given. The information in these particulars has been provided by the Fixed Charge Receivers to the best of their knowledge but the purchaser must rely solely upon their own enquiries. The Fixed Charge Receivers are not bound to accept the highest or any offer and are acting in respect of this sale without personal liability.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Tenancy & Accommodation
Floor
Use
Floor Areas (Approx)
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x
Reversion
Ground First Second
Retail/Ancillary Ancillary Ancillary
225.66 sq m 18.77 sq m 27.03 sq m
(2,429 sq ft) (202 sq ft) (291 sq ft)
WH SMITH RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED (1)
5 years from 2016 on a full repairing and insuring lease (2)
£30,500 (2)
2021
Totals
271.46 sq m
(2,922 sq ft)
£30,500 (2)
(1) For the year ending 31st August 2014, WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited reported a turnover of £164,447,000, pre-tax profits of £105,938,000 and a total net worth of 466,645,000 (Source: Experian Group 20/04/2016). (2) The property is currently let to WH Smith Retail Holdings Limited on a 5 year lease from 26/08/2010 at a rent of £34,500 p.a.x. Terms for a new five year lease have been agreed and are currently in solicitors hands due to complete imminently.
