Office to let in Woodmanton Farm, Woodbury, Exeter EX5

Situation and description

The premises are located on the edge of the sought after village of Woodbury, within 10 minutes drive from Junction 30 of the M5 Motorway, and with easy access to either Exeter City Centre or Exmouth Town Centre. The village of Woodbury is within walking distance of the premises, and has a range of local shops, pubs and a primary school. Vehicular access is excellent with easy access to all of the region’s main Trunk Roads including the M5, A30, A38 and A380. Exeter City Centre is within 15 – 20 minutes drive with its comprehensive range of amenities and facilities.

This modern and contemporary office suite is arranged on the Ground and First floors and set within a period range of barns converted to a high standard and offering all of the requirements of a modern business. Externally the landscaped grounds provide ample car parking. The office is available on a new flexible lease and would suit a variety of potential occupiers requiring a quality but economical office on flexible terms in a convenient but attractive setting close to the main arterial routes through the County.

Accommodation

Brief details of the accommodation with approximate maximum internal dimensions are as follows: -

Entrance Lobby
Accessed from the car parking area via the shared lobby with a door to the ground floor Office and stairs rising up to the first floor office as follows …..

Office No 1 11.94m x 4.99m (39’2” x 16’4”) max
A light and airy room with windows to the front and rear elevations. Suspended ceiling with integral strip lighting. Perimeter trunking with ample power and data points as fitted. Electric wall heaters. To the far end is a …..

Kitchen Area
Range of wall and base units with stainless steel sink unit and single drainer inset into ample worktops, space for fridge below and dishwasher. Tiled splash back. Access to an inner lobby with door to …

Toilet
Low level W/C suite and wash hand basins. Urinal. Full Disabled access facilities.
Landing
Access from the shared ground floor lobby with stairs to the first floor shared landing and door to …….

Office No 2 6.71m x 3.76m (22’0” x 12’4”) max
Windows to 2 elevations making this a light and airy room Suspended ceiling with integrated strip lighting. Dado trunking to one wall. Glazed door leading to ……..

Office No 3 5.34m x 5.22m (17’6” x 17’2”) max
4 windows to 2 walls with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Electric wall heater. Dado trunking to 2 walls. Strip lighting and power as fitted.

Storage Area A 3.64m x 2.98m (11’11” x 9’9”) max
Useful storage area located remotely to the Office Suite in an adjoining building. Benefitting from power and light as fitted. High level window. Concrete floor. Ideal for dead file storage or for specialist equipment / tools etc.

Externally

To the front of the premises is a large gravelled courtyard area with up to 5 car parking spaces available.

Rent

A rent of £13,950 per annum is sought for this high quality Ground and First floor office suite in a convenient and accessible location. An additional rent of £750 per annum is required for the storage area if required.

Service charge

A service charge applies to the suite to cover a fair proportion of the costs of water charges, the lighting, heating and cleaning of common parts and the external maintenance of the site including the landscaped areas. It also includes the Fire Alarm maintenance and testing, electrical certification, water and drainage and window cleaning. This has been calculated as a percentage of the whole based on square footage occupies, and equates to £535.50 per quarter. (2023)

The tenants will also be required to reimburse the landlords for their proportion of the Buildings Insurance which is £408 per annum for the current year. The landlords will also require a rent deposit equivalent to 3 months rent, to be held for the duration of the term.

Lease

A new 6 year lease is available with an upwards only rent review at the end of the third year. A tenant only break clause can also be incorporated at the 3rd anniversary if required with 6 months prior written notice.

The Landlord will be responsible for the external repairs and decoration of the premises with the tenants responsible for the internal repairs and decorations. The lease will be contracted outside of the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Rates

Rateable Value Office: - £ 9,300 (2023 Valuation List)
Rateable Value Store: - £ 850 (2023 valuation list)

We understand that a Rate reduction of up to 100% may be available to qualifying business under the Small Business Rate Relief scheme. To see if you or the premises qualify for this discount please contact East Devon District Council for further information.

Services

We understand that mains electricity and water are available to the office suite, with drainage via a private drainage system. The electricity for the suite is separately metered. We are advised that Ultrafast fibre broadband is available to the property by Jurassic Fibre; there is also a dedicated uncontested fibre line supplied by Openreach available if required.

Legal costs

A contribution of £395 plus VAT is required towards the landlord’s legal and administration costs in setting up the new lease, to include abortive costs.

VAT

We understand that VAT is not currently payable on the rent on this suite.

Energy performance certificate

An Energy Performance Certificate has been obtained, a full copy of which is available to download from the web site. The rating is D 100.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment only with the sole agent for the attention of Tony Noon Ref (0748)