Let to Bestway National Chemists Limited t/a Well Pharmacy
10 year lease renewal from March 2024 (subject to option)
Located directly opposite Billinge Medical Clinic
Pharmacy in occupation for at least 30 years
VAT free investment
Lot 32
Auction 10th July 2025
Rent £14,000 per Annum Exclusive
Status Sold
Price £205,000
Sector High Street Retail, Pharmacy, Medical Centre/Doctors
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
4 miles south west of Wigan, 12 miles north east of Liverpool, 18 miles west of Manchester
Roads
M6, A580, A571
Rail
St Helens Central Railway Station
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the south side of Rainford Road at its junction with Birchley Road, in the main retailing hub of Billinge. The property benefits from being located directly opposite the Billinge Medical Clinic. The immediate vicinity provides a mix of local and independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and residential.
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
4 miles south west of Wigan, 12 miles north east of Liverpool, 18 miles west of Manchester
Roads
M6, A580, A571
Rail
St Helens Central Railway Station
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Situation
The property is prominently situated on the south side of Rainford Road at its junction with Birchley Road, in the main retailing hub of Billinge. The property benefits from being located directly opposite the Billinge Medical Clinic. The immediate vicinity provides a mix of local and independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and residential.
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a pharmacy arranged on the ground and first floors.
VAT
VAT is not applicable to this lot.
EPC
The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.
Description
The property comprises a pharmacy arranged on the ground and first floors.
VAT
VAT is not 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 sq m (3)
Floor Areas Approx sq ft (3)
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x.
Rent Review
Ground First
Pharmacy Ancillary
117.80 41.20
(1,268) (443)
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LIMITED t/a Well Pharmacy (1)
10 years from 14/03/2024 (2)
£14,000
14/03/2029
Total
159.00
(1,711)
£14,000
(1) Well Pharmacy operate over 760 pharmacies across the UK (www.well.co.uk) and are part of Bestway Group. Well Pharmacy are the second largest pharmacy chain in the UK and the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler employing over 7,000 individuals in the UK. In 2014 after a competitive bidding process against private equity firms, Bestway Group purchased The Co-operative Group's pharmacy business. (www.bestwaygroup.co.uk). (2) The lease provides a tenant option to determine on 14/03/2029. (3) The floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).
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.