
Light Industrial For Sale
Former car rental site. Approx 0.38 acre (0.15 ha) site with workshop and store buildings of 1,155 sq ft (107 sq m).
Prominent corner position
Securely fenced and gated
Excellent trading potential
Location
The site is situated off one of the main spine roads serving Churchfields Industrial Estate, having extensive frontage to Brunel Road. Churchfields is situated just west of Salisbury City centre and is an important business hub popular with a great many trade counter occupiers, showroom users and motor vehicle dealership. Nearby occupiers include Travis Perkins, Toyota, Audi, Tool Station, Howdens, Euro Car Parts, Ford, Brandon Tool Hire, Mole Valley, ScrewFix and many others.
Description
The premises comprise a prominent corner site of approximately 0.38 acre (0.15 ha) which has most recently been occupied by Hertz as a car rental depot. The site is securely fenced with palisade type fencing to a height of approximately 2.5 metres and there are two gated entry points along Mitchell Road. In addition there are workshop and store buildings adjacent to the eastern boundary of the site as well as wash bay canopy. The yard area is surfaced mainly with tarmac.
Accommodation
Approximate Gross Internal Areas
m2 ft2
Workshop
(Including office and staff
areas) 63.1 678
Store/Workshop
(with inspection pit) 44.3 477
Wash Bay 43.8 461
Lease
The premises are available on a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term to be agreed.
Rent
£35,000 per annum
We are advised that VAT will not be applicable.
Sale
Although the client’s preference is to lease the premises, consideration may be given to a sale.
Business Rates
There are currently two assessments for the site:
Rateable Value (store and premises) £2,425.00.
Rateable Value (car rental site and premises) £9,500.00
The small business rate multiplier for the year 2020/2021 is 49.9p in the £. However, where the Rateable Value is £12,000 or less eligible rate payers will receive 100% small business rate relief and therefore no rates will be payable.
Services
We understand that mains electricity (including three phase), water and drainage are all available.
Caution
Woolley and Wallis Commercial have not tested the services mentioned in these particulars.
Planning
Under Planning Ref: S/2012/0740 planning permission was granted in 2012 for a Change of Use from B1 and/or B8 to a car rental facility including the erection of a portacabin, wash bay canopy and boundary fencing.
Legal Costs
Each party to pay their own legal fees.
Code of Practice
You should be aware that the Code of Practice on commercial leases in England and Wales recommends that you seek professional advice from a qualified Surveyor, Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer before agreeing or signing a business tenancy agreement. The code is available from professional institutions and trade associations or through the website www.commercialleasecode.co.uk.
References
Financial and accountancy references may be sought from any prospective tenant prior to agreement.
Energy Performance Certificate
EPC rating:
Viewing
Strictly by appointment only through Woolley & Wallis Commercial (01722 330333)
Tenure: Please confirm with Woolley & Wallis Commercial whether this property is freehold or leasehold