Property description
SITUATION
Situated within pedestrianised area of Folkestone town centre, only a few yards from the Bouverie Place Shopping Centre with excellent car parking facilities. A short distance from the junction of Sandgate Road, which is a prime retail area where multiple traders such as Debenhams, Waterstones and WH Smith are located. The harbour, the famous Leas Promenade and the seafront below only a short distance away. The high speed rail link to London’s St Pancras is easily accessible and the Channel Tunnel being only an 8 minute drive away. Paris is less than 2 hrs from Ashford by Eurostar.
DESCRIPTION
Total floor area approximately 80.70m2 (867 sq ft)
The unit has previously been used as a quality bathroom and kitchen shop/showroom and is still fitted out as such. The Landlord has confirmed that, if the rent is taken at the market guide price that at the Landlords expense the unit will have new wall surfaces and floor coverings. A rent free period can be negotiated for Landlord agreed Tenant refurbishment. The property is arranged on ground and lower ground floors to provide a ground floor shop with further sales and office accommodation at lower ground floor level. The building has been renovated and refurbished to a very high standard in 2006, extended at the rear and quality aluminium shop front installed. The retail premise has an L2 fire alarm system. Rear access and disabled access to the main High Street to the ground floor only.
Ground Floor
Modern ceiling mounted lighting units, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, stairs to the rear of the shop leading to rear entrance door and lower ground. Aluminium, double glazed security door and windows to the rear. Approximate Net Internal Area 40.40m2 (434 sq ft)
Lower Ground Floor Showroom
Flourescent lights, smoke detectors, emergency lighting. Modern double glazed window to rear. Steps to ground floor and rear exit. Approximate Net Internal Area 40.30m2 (433 sq ft)
Kitchen
Fitted kitchen with stainless steel sink unit and electric water heater, cupboards under work tops, wall cupboards, extractor fan, power points, cupboard containing 3phase electricity supply meter.
Toilet
Low level WC suite with wash basin and electric water heater. Extractor fan and cupboard containing water meter.
Outside
Paved patio area with seating for staff use.
Services All main services are connected.
Rateable Value
£4,500 per annum
43.3p in the £ for 2011/2012
Tenure
Offered on a minimum of a two year, full repairing and insuring lease, Held outside of the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act Rent: The rent will be £7,500 per Annum for year one payable monthly in advance. There is a Service Charge contribution to cover Building Insurance, Communal patio areas and fire alarm management and servicing payable per calendar monthly. Amount to be advised.
Legal Costs
Landlord’s reasonable legal costs will be met by incoming tenant to a maximum of £750 +vat. EPC available.
Property Features :
- town centre location
- recently refurbished
- retail space over two floors