Property description
A unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented Grade II listed fully refurbished freehold shop currently trading as an art gallery over four floors, just off Poole Quay, in the heart of the Old Town. Packed with original features including roof beams and barrel fronted bay window, with harbour views from the top floor.
Location
The premises occupy a good trading location with Poole's 'Old Town' being located within the characterful non-pedestrianised lower High Street a short distance from The Quay.
The area benefits from a strong tourist trade and enjoys a vibrant restaurant scene in the evenings leading to good 'window shopping' opportunities for retailers.
Limited wait roadside parking is provided within this section of the High Street with numerous pay and display car parks also available to shoppers and tourists within close proximity. The property falls within
a conservation area.
DESCRIPTION
The premises form part of this attractive Grade II listed former warehouse within was redeveloped some years ago to form a number of shops, each with upper parts.
The premises comprise a single fronted shop on the ground floor together with additional gallery space at first floor level plus office/ kitchen at second floor and storage / further office at third floor level. A WC is provided at first floor level and a shower room with WC at third floor.
The property was comprehensively refurbished in 2012 at which time they were reroofed, rewired, & replumbed with new WC and shower facilities installed. They were also redecorated with the shop featuring a Kahrs real
wood, maple floor covering. New ceilings were also installed these incorporating recessed spotlighting.
The property is heated via electric night storage heating.
A quality kitchen was also installed at second floor level within what our clients use as office/ workshop space.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation with approximate areas and dimensions is as follows:
Single Fronted Shop
Internal Width: 10'5'' (3.17m)
Shop Depth: 23'3'' (7.08m)
Ground Floor Sales Area: 211 sq ft (19.60 sq m)
Understairs Cupboard:
1st Floor Gallery: 221 sq ft (20.53sq ft)
Incorporating cloakroom with WC and pedestal wash basin.
2nd Floor Office/ Kitchen: 230 sq ft (21.37 sq m)
With quality wall and floor mounted kitchen units incorporating refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer (mostly Bosch appliances)
plus tiled splash back.
3rd Floor: 128 sq ft (11.90 sq m) plus
Walk in storage cupboard: 15 sq ft (1.40 sq m)
Shower Room / WC: Shower cubicle with glazed screen, & Mira electric shower unit. WC & wash basin plus heated towel rail.
Total Net Useable Area: approx 820 sq ft (76 sq m)
TENURE
Freehold with full vacant possession upon completion.
PRICE: Reduced to £189,500 for quick sale.
RATES
According to the VOA website the assessment for this property is stated as: Shop and Premises, Rateable Value: £5,100.
The Small Business Rate multiplier is 48.0p in the £ (Year ending 31st March 2016)
The Government has doubled Small Business Rate Relief during the period ending 31st March 2016.
Eligible occupiers may benefit from having a significantly reduced liability for Uniform Business
Rates during this period (up to 100% relief where properties have a rateable value of £6,000 or less).
Applicants must check their eligibility and entitlement to any related benefits with the relevant Local Authority.
For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/introduction-to-business-rates
Property Features :
- Comprehensively refurbished in 2012
- New roof, rewiring, replumbing, new WC and shower
- Wood flooring including maple to ground floor
- LED downlighters
- Original features including exposed brickwork, beams, barrel fronted bay window