Commercial property for sale in Manchester Road, Northwich CW9

For Sale by public auction on Monday 3rd June 2024 at 6.30pm. The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ. Live online bidding available.
A mixed use property which would suit investors or owner occupiers alike. The property consists of a ground floor retail unit, rear workshop / retail, 2 bedroom first floor flat, which has been well maintained and benefits from double glazing, and gas central heating to the flat. There is a side area with potential parking for 3 vehicles.

Description

A spacious and well presented mixed use property which would suit owner occupiers or Investors. The property is located on a busy road and benefits from a front retail unit, rear store/workshop, two bedroom first floor flat and driveway to the side. The flat has been let for a number of years at £595 pcm but a figure of £725 pcm has been suggested as more realistic. The ground floor retail was previously let at £750 pcm and the workshop/ rear retail at £250 pcm, which could bring total income of £20,700 per annum. The Flat and retail unit are on separate meters with the workshop on a submeter connected to the ground floor retail supply.

Location

Manchester Road A559 runs from Northwich town centre and joins A556 leading to Knutsford Service station and J19 of M6. The road is a mixture of residential and commercial with a new housing estate being built at present. Local railway stations at Northwich and Lostock Gralam are within a few minutes drive, as are major retailers such as B&Q, Currys, Costa, Travelodge, local vets and convenience store.

Accommodation

Front retail : 467 sq ft (43.34 sq m)
Kitchen : 65 sq ft (6.07 sq m)
W.C

Rear retail / store : 189 sq ft (17.54 sq m) inc w.c.

First Floor Flat (not inspected)
Consists of open plan lounge/ kitchen, 2 bedrooms one with en-suite and a bathroom and roof terrace area.

Total (estimated) : 1,187 sq ft (110.29 sq m)

Services

All mains services are available subject to any reconnection which may be necessary.
The ground floor units benefit from electric supply to the front unit with a sub-meter to the rear unit. No gas is currently connected.
The flat benefits from its own electric supply and gas supply.

Planning

Bjb recommend that potential occupiers make their own enquiries to the local authority in order to satisfy themselves that their proposed use is authorised in planning terms.

Rating

The voa website advises the rateable value for the former Barbers known as 204 Manchester Road for 2023/24 is £5,600. The rateable value for the rear unit known as 204A Manchester Road for 2023/24 is £2,700. The standard non-domestic business rates multiplier is 51.2p. The small business multiplier is 49.9p up to a rateable value of £50,999. Small Business may benefit for upto100% on premises with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and a tapered relief for rateable values between £12,000 and £15,000.

Bjb recommends interested parties make their own enquiries into the business rate payable any further business rate relief which may be available.

The first floor flat will be applicable for council tax band A at £1,446.

Tenure - Freehold

Freehold with vacant possession.

The tenants in the first floor are interested in remaining if the option is available.

Vat

We have been advised Vat is applicable to this property.

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Common Auction Conditions

This property is sold subject to our Common Auction Conditions (a copy is available on request).

Buyers Administration Fee

A buyers administration fee of £1,000 plus VAT is applicable to this lot. The purchaser will pay the fee whether the property is bought before, at or following the auction date.

Legal Pack

Purchasing a property at auction is a firm commitment that carries the same legal implications as a signed contract by private treaty. It is important that you consult with your legal adviser before bidding and also your accountant regarding the impact of VAT, if applicable, on the sale price. The legal pack can be viewed online via our website . Legal packs can also be viewed at the selling office. These documents should be passed to your legal adviser as they will help you make an informed decision about the lot. If you need further legal information please contact the vendor's solicitor whose details will be in the auction catalogue. Remember that you buy subject to all documentation and terms of contract whether or not you have read them.

Auction Viewing

To view this lot, please contact the selling office.

Internet, Telephone & Proxy Bidding

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Reserve Price

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