1-13 Union Street & 68-72 Week Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1RJ

  • 1-13 Union Street & 68-72 Week Street<br>Maidstone<br>Kent<br>ME14 1RJ

1-13 Union Street & 68-72 Week Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1RJ

Substantial Freehold Retail Investment

  • Let to William Hill Organization Ltd & Soft Furnishings Ltd
  • Prominent retail position in pedestrianised town centre location
  • Situated opposite the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Marks & Spencer, W H Smith, Savers and Halifax
  • 6 Week Completion Period Available
  • Rent is subject to Note 4
  • Lot
    38
  • Auction
    26th May 2011
  • Rent
    £114,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold
  • Price
    £1,150,000
  • Auction Venue
    Millennium Hotel
    39-44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On instructions from Stockland
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Substantial Freehold Retail Investment

  • Let to William Hill Organization Ltd & Soft Furnishings Ltd
  • Prominent retail position in pedestrianised town centre location
  • Situated opposite the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre
  • Nearby occupiers include Primark, Marks & Spencer, W H Smith, Savers and Halifax
  • 6 Week Completion Period Available
  • Rent is subject to Note 4
  • Lot 38
  • Auction 26th May 2011
  • Rent £114,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold
  • Price £1,150,000
  • Sector
    High Street Retail
  • Auction Venue
    Millennium Hotel
    39-44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On instructions from Stockland

Property Information

Location
Miles
9.3 miles south of Gillingham, 37 miles south-east of London
Roads
A229, A249, M20 (Junction 6)
Rail
Maidstone East Railway Station
Air
London City Airport, London Gatwick
Situation

The property is situated in a prominent corner position on the western side of Week Street, Maidstone's prime pedestrianised retail thoroughfare, at its junction with Union Street. The property benefits from its proximity to the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre, and to nearby occupiers including Primark, Marks & Spencer, W H Smith, Savers and Halifax.Description
The property comprises substantial retail accommodation, which has been subdivided to create 2 self-contained retail units with additional office and storage areas. The property benefits from a service yard to the rear accessed via Union Street.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
9.3 miles south of Gillingham, 37 miles south-east of London
Roads
A229, A249, M20 (Junction 6)
Rail
Maidstone East Railway Station
Air
London City Airport, London Gatwick
Situation

The property is situated in a prominent corner position on the western side of Week Street, Maidstone's prime pedestrianised retail thoroughfare, at its junction with Union Street. The property benefits from its proximity to the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre, and to nearby occupiers including Primark, Marks & Spencer, W H Smith, Savers and Halifax.Description
The property comprises substantial retail accommodation, which has been subdivided to create 2 self-contained retail units with additional office and storage areas. The property benefits from a service yard to the rear accessed via Union Street.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description
VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

EPC

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

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 Reviews
70 Week Street –
Ground

Retail


42.36 sq m


(456 sq ft)

WILLIAM HILL
ORGANIZATION LIMITED (1)

15 years from 13/02/2008

£60,000 (2)

25/12/2010 and
7 yearly
68-70 Week Street –
Basement
Ground
First
Second

Retail/Ancillary
Retail
Retail
Retail/Office/Ancillary

338.91 sq m
241.83 sq m
321.63 sq m
354.60 sq m

(3,648 sq ft)
(2,603 sq ft)
(3,462 sq ft)
(3,817 sq ft)

SOFT FURNISHINGS
LIMITED

2 years from 19/04/2011 (3)

£54,000 (4)
 
Totals

1,299.33 sq m

(13,986 sq ft)
£114,000

(1) William Hill is the UK's leading bookmaker. They have been listed on the London Stock Exchange (WMH.L) since 2002 and employ over 16,900 people. (Source: www.williamhillplc.com)
(2) The tenant is currently paying a rent of £56,000 p.a. until 12th August 2013. The rent is subject to a fixed increase to £60,000 from 13th August 2013. The seller has agreed to adjust the completion monies so that the property will effectively produce £60,000 per annum exclusive from completion of the sale.
(3) There is a mutual rolling option to determine, on providing no less than 1 month's written notice. The tenant is not permitted to action their break option in the first 3 months of the lease.
(4) The tenant is currently paying a rent of £42,000 p.a. (inclusive of insurance and service charge) until 1st October 2011 when the rent will be increased to £54,000 p.a until 31st December 2011. From the 1st January 2012 until 30th September 2012, the tenant will pay the concessionary rent of £42,000 p.a. which will then increase on 1st October 2012 to £54,000 p.a. until 31st December 2012. From the 1st January 2013 until the expiry of the term, the tenant will pay £42,000 p.a. The seller has agreed to adjust the completion monies so that the property will effectively produce £54,000 per annum exclusive from completion of the sale.

Contacts

Acuitus
Richard AuteracRichard Auterac +44 (0)20 7034 4851 +44 (0)7836 742 833richard.auterac@acuitus.co.uk

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

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