The Engineering Faculty, University College London 66 - 72 (even numbers) Gower Street London WC1H 8AP

  • The Engineering Faculty, University College London<br>66 - 72  (even numbers) Gower Street<br>London<br>WC1H 8AP

The Engineering Faculty, University College London
66 - 72 (even numbers) Gower Street
London
WC1H 8AP

Highly Reversionary Leasehold Investment in London’s Bloomsbury

  • Entirely let to University College London - a world renowned University
  • Significant Rent Review in June 2022 - Current rent equates to c.£25 psf (agreed in 2008)
  • Asset Management Opportunities
  • Substantial office building comprising approximately 19,887 sq ft
  • Central London location close to The British Museum and The Institute for Fiscal Studies
  • Lot
    16
  • Auction
    13th July 2017
  • Rent
    Gross: £513,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold
  • Price
    £4,675,000
  • Sector
    Office
  • Auction Venue
    The Radisson Blu Portman Hotel
    22 Portman Square
    London W1H 7BG
  • On the Instructions of LaSalle Investment Management
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Highly Reversionary Leasehold Investment in London’s Bloomsbury

  • Entirely let to University College London - a world renowned University
  • Significant Rent Review in June 2022 - Current rent equates to c.£25 psf (agreed in 2008)
  • Asset Management Opportunities
  • Substantial office building comprising approximately 19,887 sq ft
  • Central London location close to The British Museum and The Institute for Fiscal Studies
  • Lot 16
  • Auction 13th July 2017
  • Rent Gross: £513,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold
  • Price £4,675,000
  • Sector
    Office
  • Auction Venue
    The Radisson Blu Portman Hotel
    22 Portman Square
    London W1H 7BG
  • On the Instructions of LaSalle Investment Management

Property Information

Location
Miles
0.4 miles to Russell Square, 0.8 miles to Regent’s Park
Roads
A400 (Gower Street), A501 (Euston Road)
Rail
500m from Euston Square Underground Station
Situation

The property, located in Bloomsbury, is situated on the eastern side of Gower Street, close to Torrrington Street, adjacent to the Royal Academy of Art, with the central University of London campus to the rear. The property is located in a sought after central London location, a short walk from Goodge Street, Great Russell Street and Tottenham Court Road. Nearby occupiers include University College Hospital, The London School of Business & Management, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, The University of Law and Bloomsbury Publishing. A number of hotels are located opposite the property and Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street and Goodge Street Underground Stations are located close by.

Tenure

Leasehold. Held leasehold for a term of approximately 80 years from 29th September 1947 until 17th June 2028 at a fixed rent of £325 per annum. The freeholder is The University of London.

Location
Miles
0.4 miles to Russell Square, 0.8 miles to Regent’s Park
Roads
A400 (Gower Street), A501 (Euston Road)
Rail
500m from Euston Square Underground Station
Situation

The property, located in Bloomsbury, is situated on the eastern side of Gower Street, close to Torrrington Street, adjacent to the Royal Academy of Art, with the central University of London campus to the rear. The property is located in a sought after central London location, a short walk from Goodge Street, Great Russell Street and Tottenham Court Road. Nearby occupiers include University College Hospital, The London School of Business & Management, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, The University of Law and Bloomsbury Publishing. A number of hotels are located opposite the property and Euston, Euston Square, Warren Street and Goodge Street Underground Stations are located close by.

Tenure

Leasehold. Held leasehold for a term of approximately 80 years from 29th September 1947 until 17th June 2028 at a fixed rent of £325 per annum. The freeholder is The University of London.

Description

The property houses the Engineering Faculty of University College London and is arranged over ground, lower ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Completion Period

Six Week Completion

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Description

The property houses the Engineering Faculty of University College London and is arranged over ground, lower ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Completion Period

Six Week Completion

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 Review
Ground
Lower Ground
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Education
Education
Education
Education
Education
Education
Education
271.93 sq m
228.45 sq m
274.06 sq m
274.06 sq m
273.60 sq m
271.83 sq m
253.63 sq m
(2,927 sq ft)
(2,459 sq ft)
(2,950 sq ft)
(2,950 sq ft)
(2,945 sq ft)
(2,926 sq ft)
(2,730 sq ft)
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
LONDON (1)
Approximately 62 years
from 29/06/1966 until
16/06/2028 on a full
repairing and insuring
lease
£513,000
(equates to
c.£25 psf)
29/06/2022
Totals
1,847.56 sq m
(19,887 sq ft)
    £513,000  

(1) Founded in the heart of London in 1826, UCL is one of the world's leading universities and is known as London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 11,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150 different countries (Source: www.ucl.ac.uk 14/06/2017).

Property Documents

  • Catalogue Page
    Updated Date
    11.11.19
    File Size
    2 MB
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  • Site Plan
    Updated Date
    11.11.19
    File Size
    1 MB
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  • Common Auction conditions
    Updated Date
    10.06.21
    File Size
    168 KB
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  • Memorandum of Sale
    Updated Date
    27.03.17
    File Size
    27 KB
    View PDF

Contacts

Acuitus
David MargolisDavid Margolis +44 (0)20 7034 4862 +44 (0)7930 484 440david.margolis@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A 2FG
Jessica Hickson 0207 296 2000jessica.hickson@hoganlovells.com

Useful Links

Acuitus Finance
Stuart BuchananStuart Buchanan +44 (0)20 7034 4850 +44 (0)7879 432868stuart.buchanan@acuitus.co.uk

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