Office to let in Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey TQ13

Situation and description

These unique premises are located fronting the main recreation ground at Bovey Tracey and have until recently been used by the Bovey Tracey Football Club as their club house and social club. The premises are now vacant and in need of refurbishment. The Landlords are proposing to the premises including external redecoration, replacement of the windows and doors plus other works that may be required by an incoming tenant, subject to the deal agreed. The tenants will be required to complete their internal fit out which will include redecoration and flooring, rewiring and installation of a heating system, installation of new toilet and kitchen facilities. Full details of any fit out proposed will be required at the tender stage together with confirmation of funding, to allow the Landlords to consider and benchmark the range of offers received.

Bovey Tracey is the gateway to Dartmoor being located just over 3 miles from the A38 Devon Expressway and approximately 15 miles from Exeter and the start of the M5 motorway network. The recreation ground is a major asset for the Town and finding a viable and suitable use for this building is an important consideration. The hopes are that this use will have a community element which will not conflict with the existing recreation ground uses of exercise and recreation.

Accommodation

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

Accessed from Ashburton Road via a gate and pathway by the children’s play park area. ………

Main Area 14.78m x 9.51m (48’6” x 31’2”) max
Approached from the Playing field by either a part glazed door or a pair of glazed doors at the front with a further door to the side. Large windows to the side and front. To the side and rear of this area are currently constructed the following……

Ladies Toilet
W/C cubicle and wash hand basin.

Gents Toilet
WC cubicle and 2 Urinals with wash hand basin.

Preparation Area
Stainless steel sink with single drainer. Door leading to ….

Cellar Area 7.27m x 1.54m (23’10” x 5’0”) max
An extension to the rear of the building and previously used as a store and beer cellar.

Accessed externally, and not inspected, are 3 further areas to the rear of the building used as changing facilities for the football club.

Externally

To the front of the building is a concrete apron that will be included in any letting, an additional area could also be included by negotiation, details should be included in any tender.

Planning

We understand that the premises currently have a Sui Generis consent which is as Football Club changing rooms and social club. However the premises are suitable for a wide variety of potential uses which will hopefully also include an element of community use. However, interested parties will be required to obtain any necessary planning and building regulation consents if their offer is successful.

Rent and tenure

Offers are invited in excess of £6,500 per annum for a new 6 or 10 year lease with a mid-term upwards only rent review. The Landlords will be responsible for the external repair and decoration of the premises, with the tenants responsible for the internal repair and decoration. The Landlords are prepared to grant a rent free period at the outset of the lease to assist whilst the tenants are completing their fit out works. The lease will be contracted outside of he Landlord and Tenant Act.

Tender process

Offers for the Informal Tender process are to be received in writing to the offices of Noon Roberts in a sealed envelopes by 2.00pm on Friday the 22nd September 2023. If you wish to submit a tender, please contact the Landlords sole agents who will provide you with the necessary tender instruction letter.

Prospective tenants will be required to confirm details of their proposals including the rent offered and the fit out works they intend to complete in the premises, together with what they intend to use the premises for.

If they are currently trading a short bio of what they have done so far together with a basic business plan for the new venture would also be helpful. They will be required to confirm that funding is available to complete the works if their offer is accepted and it would be helpful to advise of any discussions they have had with Teignbridge District Council Planning Department.

Services

We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are available to the premises. (No services have been tested)

VAT

The landlords currently do not charge VAT on the rent, but will reserve the right to charge VAT in the future should they elect to tax the premises.

Rates

Rateable Value: - To be re-assessed

We understand that qualifying business may benefit from a rate reduction of up to 100% under the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme. To see if you or the premises qualify for this discount, please contact Teignbridge District Council legal costs
Each party are to be responsible for their own legal costs.

Energy performance certificate

The tenants will be required to provide an EPC once their fit out works have been completed.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment only with the sole agent, for the attention of Tony Noon . A range of 3 open viewing hours have been arranged, full details are contained in the tender letter available on request. Ref (0762)