Modern Heritable Office/Warehouse Investment with Minimum Rental Increase in 2022
Prominent location on Discovery Drive
Modern industrial building with two storey office built in 2012
Occupiers has been in occupation since construction
Total site area of 1.36 acres reflecting 20% site coverage
41 car parking spaces on site
Currently producing £209,311p.a.x with minimum uplifts to £236,815 p.a.x. in 2022 and £267,935 p.a.x. in 2027
Lot 28
Auction 21st July 2021
Rent £209,311 per Annum Exclusive
Status Withdrawn Post
Price
Sector Industrial, Warehouse
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
7.5 miles west of Aberdeen city centre
Roads
A944 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route
Rail
Aberdeen Railway Station (Mainline and ScotRail)
Air
Aberdeen Airport (5 miles to the north)
Situation
Westhill is a popular satellite town 7.5 miles west of Aberdeen city centre and 5 miles south of Aberdeen Airport. The area is globally recognised as a centre of excellence in the field of subsea engineering. Companies related to North Sea energy, exploration and production industry are represented at Westhill including Technip FMC UK, Schlumberger Oilfield UK, Subsea 7 and Total E&P UK. The location also benefits from easy access to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) via the Kingswells Junction, improving connectivity to the north and south of the city. A wide range of amenities can be found nearby which include Tesco, Costco, Aldi, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn, Hampton by Hilton and the Westhill Shopping Centre, anchored by Marks & Spencer's food store and Costa.
Tenure
Heritable.
Location
Miles
7.5 miles west of Aberdeen city centre
Roads
A944 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route
Rail
Aberdeen Railway Station (Mainline and ScotRail)
Air
Aberdeen Airport (5 miles to the north)
Situation
Westhill is a popular satellite town 7.5 miles west of Aberdeen city centre and 5 miles south of Aberdeen Airport. The area is globally recognised as a centre of excellence in the field of subsea engineering. Companies related to North Sea energy, exploration and production industry are represented at Westhill including Technip FMC UK, Schlumberger Oilfield UK, Subsea 7 and Total E&P UK. The location also benefits from easy access to the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) via the Kingswells Junction, improving connectivity to the north and south of the city. A wide range of amenities can be found nearby which include Tesco, Costco, Aldi, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn, Hampton by Hilton and the Westhill Shopping Centre, anchored by Marks & Spencer's food store and Costa.
Tenure
Heritable.
Description
Built in 2012, Ashtead House is an industrial property with integrated two storey offices with on site car parking for 41 cars and a concrete yard. The warehouse benefits from a 6 metre eaves height and roller shutter door. The tenant has installed a mezzanine floor within the industrial unit. The property benefits from an excellent EPC rating of B27.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Viewings
Please contact Mhairi Archibald (0771 8899341)
EPC
B27
Description
Built in 2012, Ashtead House is an industrial property with integrated two storey offices with on site car parking for 41 cars and a concrete yard. The warehouse benefits from a 6 metre eaves height and roller shutter door. The tenant has installed a mezzanine floor within the industrial unit. The property benefits from an excellent EPC rating of B27.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
Viewings
Please contact Mhairi Archibald (0771 8899341)
EPC
B27
Tenancy & Accommodation
Accommodation
Use
Floor Areas (Approx)
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x
Reviews (2)
Warehouse Office
Industrial/warehouse Offices
836.47 sq m 422.65 sq m
(9.004 sq ft) (4,549 sq ft)
ASHTEAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (1)
16 years from 27/06/2012 to 26/06/2028 (3)
£209,311.50 (2)
26/06/2022, 26/06/2027
Total
1,259.12 sq m
(13,553 sq ft)
£209,311.50
(1) Ashtead Technology limited was founded in 1985. With 9 regional hubs and 190 employees, the company has become a world-leading, independent subsea equipment solutions specialist providing rental and sale of survey and ROV equipment. Further information can be found at www.ashtead-technology.com. For the year to 31/12/2019, Ashtead Technology Limited reported a turnover of £22,446,000, a pre tax profit of £5,340,000 and a Net Worth of £33,884,000 (Source: NorthRow 08/04/2021) (2) There are five yearly upward only rent reviews to the greater of 2.5% per annum compounded or open market rental value. The minimum rent at the next rent review on 26/06/2022 is £236,815.61 per annum and on 26/06/2027 is £267,935.12 per annum. (3) The tenant has an option to extend the lease to 26/06/2033 at a rent of £303,144 per annum subject to providing the landlord with 9 months prior written notice.
If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.
