Property for rent in The Pound, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15

Description

Property description

A detached village shop, currently used as a hair salon.LOCATIONThe property is situated in a semi-rural, village location on the edge of the village of Bromham, approximately four miles northwest of Devizes, four miles east of Melksham and four miles south-west of Calne, just off the A342 Devizes to Chippenham road. Bromham, with a local population of just under 2000 people, is a large village spread over a relatively wide area, made up of a number of settlements. The village is known for growing of vegetable crops and until recently was home to the famous brand of Mark Wilkinson Furniture.The historic market town of Devizes lies in the centre of Wiltshire, approximately 20 miles due South of Swindon and 24 miles due North of Salisbury. The nearest access to the M4 motorway is at Swindon (junctions 15 and 16) and Chippenham (junction 17). Nearby railway stations are at Chippenham, Melksham, Pewsey and Trowbridge. Devizes has an urban population of 11,715 people within the total population for Wiltshire of 650,745 people (2011 census).DESCRIPTIONThe property is currently used as a hairdressing salon and we understand this has been the case for many years. The detached building comprises solid walls under a mono-pitched, felted roof and benefits from UPVC double glazed windows. The solid floors are covered in laminate wood flood flooring.ACCOMMODATIONAll measurements are approximate and areas are given on a Net Internal basis, in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition. The measurements of the premises, recorded net to shop-fittings, are given below. Net internal areaReception Area/office18.60 sq m 200 sq ftMain salon27.78 sq m 299 sq ftKitchen3.24 sq m 35 sq ftToilet-Total NIA49.62 sq m 534 sq ftThe internal shop width is 9.73 metres and the shop depth is 5.24 metres.There are no external areas or parking spaces but roadside parking immediately the shop is not restricted.BUSINESS RATESAccording to the Valuation Office Agency website, the Rateable Value for 36 The Pound as given in the 2010 list at the time of writing was as follows:DescriptionAreaRVShop and Premises49.64 sq m NIA£3,550Please note that the Rateable Value is not the same as the Business Rates Payable. Further information may be obtained from www.voa.gov.uk/business_rates/LEASEThe premises are currently occupied under the terms of an internal repairing five year lease, outside the Landlord and Tenant Act, which expires 18th March 2015, after which the property will become vacant. The current rent passing is £6,600 per annum. The landlord seeks a new tenant under lease terms to be agreed.FREEHOLD SALEAlternatively, the landlord may consider selling the property. We are instructed to seek offers for the freehold interest with vacant possession. Price on application.PERMITTED USEWe understand that the current permitted legal use falls into Use Class A1 (retail) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987. VATWe understand the property is not currently subject to VAT. However, we recommend that the prospective tenants establish the VAT implications prior to entering into any agreement.LEASE CODEApplicants are recommended to refer to the RICS Code of Practice for Commercial Leases: www.leasingbusinesspremises.co.uk COSTSEach party is to bear its own legal costs in the transaction.SERVICESMains water, drainage and electricity are connected. None of the services or fittings within the building has been tested by the agent.EPCThe property was recently assessed to have an \"E\" rating with a score of 110. A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and associated Recommendation Report may be obtained from the agent. VIEWINGAvailable strictly through the sole agents, Martin Walker Chartered Surveyors by contacting Jonathan Shortt on 01380 721101 or 07878 397301 or email: jonathan@mwwilts.co.ukDISCLAIMERMartin Walker Estate Agents Ltd, on behalf of and for the Vendors or Lessors of this property whose agents they are, gives notice that:(1) these particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and lessors and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.(2) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details, are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers or lessors should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them(3) no person in the employment of Martin Walker Estate Agents Ltd has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.(4) unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT.Details prepared February 2015