15/16 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PJ

  • 15/16 High Street<br>Taunton<br>Somerset<br>TA1 3PJ

15/16 High Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3PJ

Freehold Geared Ground Rent Retail/Leisure Investment

  • Let to Eldridge Pope & Co plc on assignment from Tesco Stores Limited and Primark Stores Limited, until 2070
  • Benefits from Privity of Contract
  • Substantial accommodation comprising approximately 2,095.29 sq m (22,554 sq ft)
  • Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Iceland, Body Shop and Burger King
  • Six Week Completion Available
  • Lot
    19
  • Auction
    10th July 2012
  • Rent
    £115,200 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold
  • Price
    £1,700,000
  • Sector
    Ground Rent
  • Auction Venue
    Millennium Hotel
    39-44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On Behalf of a Major Fund
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Freehold Geared Ground Rent Retail/Leisure Investment

  • Let to Eldridge Pope & Co plc on assignment from Tesco Stores Limited and Primark Stores Limited, until 2070
  • Benefits from Privity of Contract
  • Substantial accommodation comprising approximately 2,095.29 sq m (22,554 sq ft)
  • Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Iceland, Body Shop and Burger King
  • Six Week Completion Available
  • Lot 19
  • Auction 10th July 2012
  • Rent £115,200 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold
  • Price £1,700,000
  • Sector
    Ground Rent
  • Auction Venue
    Millennium Hotel
    39-44 Grosvenor Square
    London W1K 2HP
  • On Behalf of a Major Fund

Property Information

Location
Miles
31 north-east of Exeter, 43 miles south of Bristol
Roads
A38, A3027, M5 (Junction 25)
Rail
Taunton Railway Station
Air
Exeter International Airport
Situation

The property in a prominent pedestrianised location on the eastern side of High Street, at its junction with Pig Market Lane which provides access to Orchard Shopping Centre, housing retailers such as New Look, Greggs, Optical Express and Holland & Barrett. Other nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Iceland, Body Shop and Burger King.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
31 north-east of Exeter, 43 miles south of Bristol
Roads
A38, A3027, M5 (Junction 25)
Rail
Taunton Railway Station
Air
Exeter International Airport
Situation

The property in a prominent pedestrianised location on the eastern side of High Street, at its junction with Pig Market Lane which provides access to Orchard Shopping Centre, housing retailers such as New Look, Greggs, Optical Express and Holland & Barrett. Other nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Iceland, Body Shop and Burger King.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property, a former Tesco Supermarket, has most recently been used as a public house.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Viewings

There will be block viewings for this property.
Interested parties must register their details with the Auctioneers and provide identification on site. Please contact Gwen Thomas. Tel: +44 (0)20 7034 4857.

EPC

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

Description

The property, a former Tesco Supermarket, has most recently been used as a public house.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

Viewings

There will be block viewings for this property.
Interested parties must register their details with the Auctioneers and provide identification on site. Please contact Gwen Thomas. Tel: +44 (0)20 7034 4857.

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
Ground
First
Second
Reception/Bar/Kitchen
Bar/Kitchen
Storage
712.13 sq m
678.26 sq m
704.89 sq m
(7,665 sq ft)
(7,301 sq ft)
(7,587 sq ft)
ELDRIDGE POPE & CO PLCon assignment from TescoStores Limited and PrimarkStores Limited (1) (2) (3) (4) 99 years from 26/02/1971
until 25/02/2070
£115,200
26/02/2013 and
14 yearly thereafter
(5)
Totals  
2,095.29 sq m
(22,553 sq ft)
    £115,200

(1) Eldridge Pope & Co Limited are a subsidiary of Marstons plc. For the year ending 1st October 2011, Marstons plc reported a turnover of £682,200,000, pre-tax profits of £80,800,000 and a total net worth of £568,800,000. (Source: www.riskdisk.com 13/06/2012)
(2) The lease is pre– 1996 and therefore Tesco Stores Limited remains liable as original tenant due to privity of contract. Primark Stores Limited is also liable under privity until the end of the term
(3) For the year ending 26th February 2011, Tesco Stores Ltd reported a turnover of £40,149,000, pre-tax profits of £2,243,000,000 and a net worth of £6,954,000,000. For the year ending 18th September 2010, Primark Stores Limited reported a turnover of £1,985,735,000, pre-tax profits of £191,905,000 and a net worth of £220,531,000. (Source: www.riskdisk.com 15/06/2012)
(4) The tenant is not currently in occupation.
(5) The rent is reviewed to the higher of passing rent or 72% of the open market rent.

Property Documents

  • Site Plan
    Updated Date
    23.09.15
    File Size
    91 KB
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  • Catalogue Page
    Updated Date
    23.09.15
    File Size
    315 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
Olswang LLP 90 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6XX
Alan Karsberg 0207 067 3607alan.karsberg@olswang.com  Tamsin Bernard 0207 067 3745tamsin.bernard@olswang.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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