Office to let in Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh TQ11

Accommodation

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

Approached from the main entrance gates leading to the car park area located to the front of the building. A glazed entrance lobby provides access to each floor as follows: -

Second floor

Accessed from the Ground floor lobby, stairs and a lift lead up to the second floor landing with doors to ….

Office Suite 18.45m x 5.91m (60’6” x 19’4”) max
Arranged as an open plan suite with 2 cellular offices close to the entrance. Carpeted. Suspended ceiling with integrated lighting. Power and data. Windows to front and rear elevation.

Office 2.83m x 2.38m (9’3” x 7’10”) max
Glazed screen to the main office with glazed door. Window to rear. Carpeted. Suspended ceiling with fitted lighting. Power and data.

Kitchen 2.43m x 1.64m (7’11” x 5’5”) max
Range of wall and base units under worktop with inset sink and single drainer with space for fridge under. Tiled splashbacks. Power as fitted.

Toilet
Low level WC suite and wash hand basin. Hand dryer.
Accessible Toilet
Low level WC suite with wash hand basin. Window. Hand dryer.

Externally

To the front of the building are a number of Car Parking areas with ample parking for the suite. There is also free range for tenants to use and enjoy the grounds of the abbey and utilise the Café / Restaurant and the Conference complex and Hotel.

Rent

A rent of £11,950 pax is sought for this well-presented office suite, payable quarterly in advance. The landlords will require a 3 months rent deposit to be held for the duration of the term. We understand that VAT is not payable on the rents or service charge in this instance.

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 if required with 6 months prior written notice at the end of the third year. The leases will be contracted outside of the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act.

The landlord will be responsible for the external repairs and decorations with the tenant responsible for internal repairs and decorations. The tenants will be required to reimburse the landlords for the Buildings Insurance premium.

Service charge

A service charge will be payable as a contribution towards the landscaping and shared services. This will be capped at £500 per annum for the first 3 years.

Services

We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are available to the suites. The heating is provided by a shared boiler with individual metering for each suite so each tenant is only responsible for the heat they use. Electricity is metered with check meters.

Rates

Rateable Value £ 7,100 (2023 valuation)
We understand that a reduction of up to 100% could be available under the small business rates relief scheme. To see if you or the premises qualify for this relief, please contact Teignbridge District Council Business Rates Department .

Energy performance certificate

An EPC has been obtained for the building, a summary is included below with the full version available to download from the web site. The rating is: B 46

Legal costs

A contribution of £395 plus VAT is required towards the landlords legal costs, including abortive costs, for preparing the lease.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment only with the vendors sole agents, fao Tony Noon of Noon Roberts Ref (0778)