Commercial property for sale in Kempshott Methodist Church, Kempshott Lane, Basingstoke RG22

Key Points

Description

A copy of an Ordnance Survey Extract Plan accompanying the particulars of sale shows the approximate boundaries of the property edged in red.

The property comprises of a turn of last century tin church (Use Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions)) with two 1960/70s built extensions to its front and rear on a relatively level plot of approximately 0.101 hectares (0.249 acres).

Internally, the property is planned to provide 3 no. Halls with high ceilings, together with vestry, kitchen, storage, WCs and ancillary accommodation.

The specification of the property includes a combination of gas fired central heating piped to hot water radiators and wall mounted electrical storage heaters, single and double glazed windows, plastered and painted walls, wooden, linoleum and carpeted flooring and electrical lighting.

The property has a Gross Internal Area of approximately 258.00 sq. M (2,777 sq. Ft).

The original church is of corrugated metal construction with a pitched metal roof, whilst the extensions are of cavity brick wall construction with flat felted roofs.

Externally, the front of the property benefits from a large tarmac surfaced car parking area fronting onto Kempshott Lane with space for approximately 14 no. Spaces and circulation space, whilst there is a small area of open grassed land at the rear which includes several fir trees at its boundary.

The property is largely contained by wooden fencing and is bordered by Kempshott Lane at its western boundary, two storey detached houses at its northern and southern boundaries and two storey detached houses and amenity land at its eastern boundary.

Vehicular access to the property is from Kempshott Lane, whilst pedestrian access is from Kempshott Lane and Windermere Avenue.

We would refer you to the photographs of the property accompanying these particulars of sale for further information.

Location

The property lies on the east side of Kempshott Lane, in a predominantly residential location within a popular south-western suburb of the large Hampshire town of Basingstoke.

The immediate vicinity provides for largely two storey detached houses.

Basingstoke town centre with its multiple facilities including the Festival Place Shopping Complex and Basingstoke Railway Station, which provides direct services to London Waterloo, lies approximately 3 miles to the north-east.

Junction 7 of the M3 Motorway lies approximately 2.5 miles to the south-west.

The historic city of Winchester and major Berkshire town of Reading lie approximately 15 miles to the south-west and 18 miles to the north-east respectively.

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Tenure

The property’s freehold interest is held under Registered Title No. HP720790. The property will be sold with full vacant possession given on completion.

Rating

We understand that there are currently no rates payable at the property.

Energy Performance Asset Rating

The property is assessed as Band E (125).

VAT

We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.

Services

We are advised that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage services are connected to the property. However, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own independent enquiries of the individual authorities to verify the capacity and availability of such services.

Disposal

The site is offered for sale by way of informal, non-binding tender with the vendor reserving the right not to accept the highest or any offer and also reserving the right to withdraw the site from sale or to vary the method of sale at any time without notice. In the event that a number of competitive offers are received, the vendor reserves the right to request 'best and final' offers from selected parties.

Offers are sought for the freehold interest on a conditional on planning or unconditional (Subject to Contract only) basis. All offers must be made in writing in sealed envelopes, for a fixed sum and received by the offer deadline.

Unconditional Offers

If an unconditional offer is accepted, completion is to take place within four weeks of exchange of contracts with 10% payable on exchange and the full balance of the purchase price payable immediately upon completion of the sale.

Conditional (Subject to Planning) Offers

All conditional offers must be made net of anticipated S106/cil costs and other anticipated abnormal costs associated with the development of the site. Any anticipated abnormal costs should be clearly quantified in the offer letters.

If a conditional offer is accepted, a 10% deposit will be payable upon exchange of contracts with completion to take place within eight weeks of the grant of planning permission with the full balance of the purchase price payable immediately upon completion of the sale.

All conditional offers should confirm:

Full details of the purchaser’s proposed development scheme including the number, type and mix of units, together with an indicative layout plan and floor areas.
The purchaser’s proposed timetable and strategy for achieving planning permission.
That all planning application and any appeal costs will be borne by the purchaser.

All offers should state whether they are submitted with or without Board approval and whether they are dependent on Bank or similar finance being available with confirmation or proof of funding.

To comply with Anti Money Laundering regulations, Haslams Surveyors LLP undertake id checks for all successful purchasers and tenants where legislation requires us to do so.

Written offers for the property are invited by 12 Noon Wednesday 10th April 2024

All offers should be marked “Kempshott Church, Basingstoke – Offer to Purchase” and addressed to:

Mr Will Morris, Haslams Surveyors LLP,

Guide Price

Offers in excess of £350,000

Viewing And All Other Enquiries

All enquiries should be directed to the vendor’s sole agent:

Haslams Surveyors LLP
Apex
Forbury Road
Reading
RG1 1AX

Telephone: Switchboard)

Or email: Or

Viewings of the property will be strictly by appointment only.

Block Viewings of the property will take place on the following days (No appointment necessary during these times):

Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 10.00am
Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 10.00am
Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 10.00am
Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 10.00am

Access onto the property for car parking during viewings will be available via its entrance from Kempshott Lane.

Please note that parties must not enter the property outside the block viewing times without our prior authority and any inspection of the site is at the prospective purchaser’s risk.