Commercial property for sale in Huddlestones Wharf, Newark NG24

Location

The Wheelwrights Building is located in this attractive Riverside location of Navigation Yard, in the Millgate Conservation area. The property is situated on the west side of Millgate, within the historic part of the market town of Newark. This popular area is located just 500 yards to the south of Newark town centre, in a popular and vibrant waterfront location and amongst other historic buildings. Newark is a thriving town and has a good range of facilities and amenities including national and local retailers, supermarkets, banks, market place, restaurants, bars, cafes and the historic Newark Castle. The property is within easy walking distance of all of these. Newark has a population of approximately 29,748, in accordance with the 2021 census.

Transport Links

Newark lies reasonably centrally within the United Kingdom and is well placed for access to the A1 for commuting north Retford (14 miles), Worksop (20 miles) and Doncaster (30 miles) and south to Grantham (25 miles), Stamford (45 miles) and Peterborough (57 miles). The A46 for commuting to Nottingham (20 miles), Lincoln (12 miles) and Leicester (30 miles). There is good public transport links within the town, including direct rail services to London Kings Cross, from Newark Northgate Railway Station, with journey times of approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and to Leeds in approximately 50 minutes. Further East Midlands train services run from Newark Castle Railway Station to the cities of Lincoln and Nottingham. East Midlands Airport is located approximately 28 miles distant and Robin Hood Doncaster Airport is located approximately 29 miles distant. Regular bus services run locally through the villages and to the city of Nottingham.

Newark Lifestyle

Newark is an historic and vibrant market town which lies on the banks of the River Trent in the heart of the East Midlands. The town is well known locally for its historic Newark castle and gardens overlooking the river hosting a number of events and music concerts throughout the year, The town centre enjoys a beautiful Georgian market place and a mix of national and local retailers with many individual shops which define Newark as a unique shopping experience and not just another High Street. There is also a well developed cafe culture with many boasting river views. Recently opened in the town is the new National Civil War Centre which tells the story of Newark and its residents and to demonstrate the resilience of ordinary lives set against affairs of the nation and the world and to interpret the British Civil Wars and Newark's key role in them. The town has a strong association with antiques and collectables and is world renown for its International Antiques Fair held every other month at the Newark Showground. Also available in the town are river trips along the Newark Trent on the Newark Line during the summer and Bank Holidays, riverside walks, the Newark Beer Festival, the Newark Carnival and not forgetting the Newark museum.

The town also has an active showground which hosts a number of national events throughout the year including classic bike festivals, agricultural shows, toy fares and an Americana event. It is paramount for entertainment and leisure facilities. Newark enjoys a multi-screen cinema, a bowling alley, the Palace Theatre which hosts a range of productions and also the popular Leisure Centre. Newark is also home to one of the oldest bowls clubs in England, established in 1790 and enjoys a range of competitive sports clubs includng Newark Rugby, Hockey, Golf and Tennis.

The Wheelwrights Building

The property comprises a 19th Century former Wheelwrights building, believed to be a former stable block for the dray horses which would cart imported products from the Wharf side, up to the breweries, it was converted to a wheelwrights in the 1980's as part of the Millgate regeneration scheme. The building has been redeveloped in 2019, to an exceptional standard, which is also in keeping with the surrounding Millgate Conservation area. The building has been restored with a contemporary twist on historic material. The building has been extended to provide high quality office accommodation in the old stables and a newer wing constructed to provide modern open plan offices. They provide open space on the ground and first floor, both of which have open views of the River Trent. There is useful garaging/storage and car parking spaces with the building.

Office Accommodation

The offices provide a modern open plan working environment, which is light and airy, with air conditioning and climate control heating, with views over the River Trent from both the ground and first floors. The ground floor has the benefit of a full width balcony, which is large enough for some seating, overlooking the river.

The accommodation in more detail comprises as follows:

Reception/Waiting Area (3.36 x 4.10 (11'0" x 13'5"))

With Karndean flooring, underfloor heating and architect feature lighting.

Entrance Hall (1.59 x 5.23 (5'2" x 17'1"))

Located in the old stables, with feature windows, providng access to the kitchen and wc's.

Kitchen (2.42 x 2.37 (7'11" x 7'9"))

With a full range of modern units, incorporating built in fridge, double drainer sink unit, quartz work surfaces, spot lights, Karndean flooring with under floor heating.

Male Wc

With WC & wash hand basin

Female/Disabled Wc

With WC and wash hand basin, with full ground floor disable access

Ground Floor Open Plan Office (5.60 x 7.98 (18'4" x 26'2"))

A large open plan office or reception area, with Karndean floor and underfloor heating, air conditioning and climate control heating and spot lights. There are bifold glass doors, with spectacular river views, which lead to a large balcony area.

Balcony (5.60 x 1.30 (18'4" x 4'3"))

With access from the ground floor open plan office, decked with space for a small table and seating with views over the River Trent.

First Floor Open Plan Office (5.59 x 11.74 (18'4" x 38'6"))

A superb light and airy open plan space, with Karndean floor and underfloor heating, air conditioning and climate control heating, large double opening doors with views over the River Trent, with security glazing, four large electric sky lights and suspended lighting.

First Floor Meeting Room (7.67 x 5.88 (25'1" x 19'3"))

With Karndean flooring, with underfloor heating, dual aspect low height windows and 2 further electronic remote controlled sky lights and suspended lighting.

Integral Double Garage (7.4 x 6.13 (24'3" x 20'1"))

Providing further parking, with up and over electric double door and further electric door on the opposite side to provide drive through access to Navigation Yard. Concrete floor, spot lights and air conditioning extractor.

This space could also provide a useful storage area or convert to extra office space.

Car Parking

The office building is accessed via the brick paved courtyard area of Navigation yard. It has 3/4 external car parking spaces directly outside and access to the double integral garage/store, which has one through access to the other side of the building.

Floor Areas

Total Gross Internal Floor Areas: 2,626 sq.ft (243.96 m.sq)

Office Floor Area: 2,138 sq.ft (198.65 m.sq)
Garage/Store: 488 sq.ft (45.37 m.sq)

Planning

The established use of the property is Class E (Business Premises) under the Town & Country Planning (use classes) Order 2020.

The property is office use only, residential use is prohibited due to the lack of a flood escape.

Business Rates

The rateable value for the property as listed in the 2023 Rating List is £13,500

For 2023-2024, the multiplier is 51.20p in the pound or, for small businesses, 49.90p in the pound.

Services

The property has mains gas, water, three phase electricity and drainage are connected to the property. The property has air conditioning and climate control heating.

Tenure

The Property is Freehold.

Legal Fees

Each party is responsible for their own legal fees.

Viewing & Further Information

Strictly by appointment with the selling agent. For any further information, please contact Kirsty Keeton.