67 / 70 North Hill Colchester Essex CO1 1PX

  • 67 / 70 North Hill<br>Colchester<br>Essex<br>CO1 1PX

67 / 70 North Hill
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1PX

Substantial Freehold Opportunity with Asset Management and Mixed Use Development Potential

  • Entirely let to Post Office Limited (not in occupation)
  • Substantial building - approximate Gross Internal Area 1,262.98 sq m (13,595 sq ft) with rear loading/car parking area
  • Asset management opportunities including change of use to mixed use/leisure/offices/residential (subject to planning)
  • Potential for lease surrender and dilapidations settlement
  • Established leisure and retail destination with nearby operators including Odeon Cinema, Walkabout, Yates's, Nando's, Costa Coffee, Fenwick Department Store, Sports Direct and H&M
  • Important Essex commercial centre
  • Lot
    21
  • Auction
    11th December 2019
  • Rent
    £135,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold Prior
  • Price
     
  • Sector
    Development
  • Auction Venue
    The Montcalm Hotel
    2 Wallenberg Place
    London W1H 7TN
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Substantial Freehold Opportunity with Asset Management and Mixed Use Development Potential

  • Entirely let to Post Office Limited (not in occupation)
  • Substantial building - approximate Gross Internal Area 1,262.98 sq m (13,595 sq ft) with rear loading/car parking area
  • Asset management opportunities including change of use to mixed use/leisure/offices/residential (subject to planning)
  • Potential for lease surrender and dilapidations settlement
  • Established leisure and retail destination with nearby operators including Odeon Cinema, Walkabout, Yates's, Nando's, Costa Coffee, Fenwick Department Store, Sports Direct and H&M
  • Important Essex commercial centre
  • Lot 21
  • Auction 11th December 2019
  • Rent £135,000 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold Prior
  • Price  
  • Sector
    Development
  • Auction Venue
    The Montcalm Hotel
    2 Wallenberg Place
    London W1H 7TN

Property Information

Location
Miles
17 miles east of Braintree
60 miles north-east of Central London
Roads
A12, A120
Rail
Colchester
Air
London Southend
Situation

Colchester is an attractive and historic market town in Essex, some 60 miles north-east of Central London. The property is located in a prominent position on the western side of North Hill, opposite the western end of High Street. The property is a short walk from Culver Square Shopping Centre, where retailers including Costa Coffee, JD Sports, Superdry and Jojo Maman Bébé are represented. Other nearby leisure operators and retailers on North Hill and High Street include Odeon Cinema, Walkabout, Yates's, Nando's, Fenwick Department Store, Sports Direct and H&M. The area immediately to the north-west of the property is predominantly residential. To the south-west of the property is a designated cultural facility which includes The Mercury Theatre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
17 miles east of Braintree
60 miles north-east of Central London
Roads
A12, A120
Rail
Colchester
Air
London Southend
Situation

Colchester is an attractive and historic market town in Essex, some 60 miles north-east of Central London. The property is located in a prominent position on the western side of North Hill, opposite the western end of High Street. The property is a short walk from Culver Square Shopping Centre, where retailers including Costa Coffee, JD Sports, Superdry and Jojo Maman Bébé are represented. Other nearby leisure operators and retailers on North Hill and High Street include Odeon Cinema, Walkabout, Yates's, Nando's, Fenwick Department Store, Sports Direct and H&M. The area immediately to the north-west of the property is predominantly residential. To the south-west of the property is a designated cultural facility which includes The Mercury Theatre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a large and well configured triple-fronted shop with office/ancillary accommodation on the basement, first and second floors, which was fully refurbished in 2014. The property benefits from a single storey extension to the rear and self-contained upper parts, accessed from North Hill. The property benefits from a loading area and staff car parking at the rear. The property lends itself to multiple change of use opportunities, including leisure, office and residential use, subject to planning.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

Planning

For more information please contact Essex County Council T: 0345 603 7630.

EPC

Band D. See legal pack at acuitus.co.uk

Description

The property comprises a large and well configured triple-fronted shop with office/ancillary accommodation on the basement, first and second floors, which was fully refurbished in 2014. The property benefits from a single storey extension to the rear and self-contained upper parts, accessed from North Hill. The property benefits from a loading area and staff car parking at the rear. The property lends itself to multiple change of use opportunities, including leisure, office and residential use, subject to planning.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

Planning

For more information please contact Essex County Council T: 0345 603 7630.

EPC

Band D. See legal pack at acuitus.co.uk

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor Use Floor Areas (Approx) Tenant Term Rent p.a.x
Ground
Basement
First
Second
Retail/Ancillary
Ancillary
Office/Ancillary
Office/Ancillary
624.06 sq m
292.25 sq m
214.38 sq m
132.29 sq m
(6,717 sq ft)
(3,146 sq ft)
(2,308 sq ft)
(1,424 sq ft)
POST OFFICE LIMITED (1) 10 years from
25/12/2011 on a full
repairing and insuring
lease
£135,000 (uplift
from 2016 Rent
Review)
Total  
1,262.98 sq m
(13,595 sq ft)
    £135,000

(1) For the year ending 31st March 2018, Post Office Limited reported a turnover of £1,031,000,000, pre-tax profits of £8,000,000 and a total net worth of -£61,000,000. Please note the tenant is not currently in occupation and recent interest has been expressed by a national bar operator to take 3,500 sq ft at ground floor.

If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,250+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.

Property Documents

  • Catalogue Page
    Updated Date
    20.11.19
    File Size
    1 MB
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  • Site Plan
    Updated Date
    20.11.19
    File Size
    2 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
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Contacts

Acuitus
David MargolisDavid Margolis +44 (0)20 7034 4862 +44 (0)7930 484 440david.margolis@acuitus.co.uk
Associate Auctioneers
Fawcett Mead 37/38 Margaret Street
London
W1G 0JF
Graham Fawcett 02071 827 482graham@fawcettmead.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
Richard Pearlman & Co Patman House, 23 - 27 Electric Parade, George Lane, South Woodfrod
London
E18 2LS
Richard Pearlman 0207 739 6100rkp@rpandco.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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