23 - 25 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PL

  • 23 - 25 Midland Road<br>Bedford<br>Bedfordshire<br>MK40 1PL

23 - 25 Midland Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 1PL

Prime Freehold Retail Investment

  • Entirely let to G.R. and M.M. Blackledge Plc t/a Bodycare on a lease renewal
  • Rent re-based from £125,000 p.a.x
  • Tenant in occupation since 1990
  • Prime pedestrianised retailing position opposite the entrance to The Harpur Shopping Centre
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Topshop/Topman, Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, Boots the Chemist, BHS and New Look
  • For the Seller's Legal Pack, please click the Property Documents tab below
  • Lot
    45
  • Auction
    23rd March 2016
  • Rent
    £82,500 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold
  • Price
    £950,000
  • Sector
    High Street Retail
  • Auction Venue
    The Millennium Hotel
    44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On behalf of Receivers CBRE
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Prime Freehold Retail Investment

  • Entirely let to G.R. and M.M. Blackledge Plc t/a Bodycare on a lease renewal
  • Rent re-based from £125,000 p.a.x
  • Tenant in occupation since 1990
  • Prime pedestrianised retailing position opposite the entrance to The Harpur Shopping Centre
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Topshop/Topman, Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, Boots the Chemist, BHS and New Look
  • For the Seller's Legal Pack, please click the Property Documents tab below
  • Lot 45
  • Auction 23rd March 2016
  • Rent £82,500 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold
  • Price £950,000
  • Sector
    High Street Retail
  • Auction Venue
    The Millennium Hotel
    44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On behalf of Receivers CBRE

Property Information

Location
Miles
17 miles north-east of Milton Keynes, 28 miles south-west of Cambridge
Roads
A6, A421, A428, M1
Rail
Bedford Railway Station, Bedford St Johns Railway Station
Air
London Luton Airport
Situation

The property is situated in a prime position on the northern side of the pedestrianised Midland Road, in the heart of the town centre. The property is opposite the entrance to the The Harpur Shopping Centre, which houses occupiers including Primark, Argos, Topshop/Topman, WH Smith and Boots the Chemist. Other nearby occupiers include Marks & Spencer, Tesco Metro, New Look, Bonmarché, BHS, Poundworld and Savers.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
17 miles north-east of Milton Keynes, 28 miles south-west of Cambridge
Roads
A6, A421, A428, M1
Rail
Bedford Railway Station, Bedford St Johns Railway Station
Air
London Luton Airport
Situation

The property is situated in a prime position on the northern side of the pedestrianised Midland Road, in the heart of the town centre. The property is opposite the entrance to the The Harpur Shopping Centre, which houses occupiers including Primark, Argos, Topshop/Topman, WH Smith and Boots the Chemist. Other nearby occupiers include Marks & Spencer, Tesco Metro, New Look, Bonmarché, BHS, Poundworld and Savers.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a well configured ground floor retail unit with ancillary accommodation to the rear. The first floor is not currently accessible. The property benefits from rear access via Allhallows.

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 well configured ground floor retail unit with ancillary accommodation to the rear. The first floor is not currently accessible. The property benefits from rear access via Allhallows.

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
Retail/Ancillary
294.22 sq m
Not Measured
(3,167 sq ft)
G.R. AND M.M.
BLACKLEDGE PLC (1)
(t/a Bodycare)
5 years from 25/12/2015
on a full repairing and
insuring lease
£82,500 24/12/2020
Total Commercial Area
317.00 sq m
(3,412 sq ft)
    £82,500

1) For the year ending 31/12/2014, G.R. and M.M. Blackledge Plc reported a turnover of £132,083,249, pre-tax profits of £3,182,616 and a total net worth of £20,981,7017. (Source: Experian Group 25/02/2016)

Property Documents

  • Catalogue Page
    Updated Date
    14.11.19
    File Size
    692 KB
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  • Site Plan
    Updated Date
    14.11.19
    File Size
    99 KB
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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

Seller's Solicitors
DLA Piper LLP Princes Exchange, Princes Square
Leeds
LS1 4BY
Ruth Kennedy 0113 369 2053ruth.kennedy@dlapiper.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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