22 High Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8TD
RETAIL/OFFICE BUILDING IN TOWN CENTRE
TO LET *INCENTIVES AVAILABLE*
Suitable restaurant or other uses subject to planning consents 3,788 ft2 (351 m2) on three floors Ground floor 1,916 ft2 (178 m2)
Rent: £35,000.00 Per Annum TAYLOR RILEY STAFFORD 30 North Street, Ashford, Kent TN24 8JR Tel: (01233 629281) Fax: (01233 665345)
www.taylorriley.co.uk These property particulars are believed to be a fair description of the property, but are provided as a guide only and are not intended to form part of a contract. All measurements and dimensions are approximate. Any reference to service installations or appliances is intended to be descriptive only and no tests have been carried out by us.
C1281/05082015/22 High Street, Ashford/Rev.A
LOCATION The property is located on the northern side of the lower High Street in the centre of Ashford. Other occupiers nearby include national Westminster Bank, McDonalds, KFC, Halifax estate agents and HSBC bank. Ashford currently has a population approaching 60,000 inhabitants and is programmed to double in size over the next 30 years. It is centrally located in the County and is served by the M20 motorway and Ashford International Passenger Station. This gives direct access to Continental Europe and at the end of this year will provide a high speed rail service to central London taking about 37 minutes. The town has recently benefitted from the expansion of the County Square shopping centre which now includes such names as Debenhams, New Look, Next etc. DESCRIPTION This is a three storey modern building providing good floor space on three floors and in particular having clear accommodation on the ground floor offering scope for a variety of uses, subject to planning consent. The first floor is currently divided into several office areas, but could be opened out to provide a largely clear space. ACCOMMODATION Ground floor First floor Second floor
2,000 ft2 1,199 ft2 664 ft2
178.0 m2 111.4 m2 61.7 m2
@ 12 = 22,992 @ 10 = 12,000 @ 5 = 3,320 _____ £38,312, say £35,000
SERVICES It is understood that all mains services are connected. The property benefits from a gas fired central heating system feeding wet radiators. There are male and female toilet facilities on the first floor with a sink unit and tea point location on the ground floor rear. BUSINESS RATES The premises are assessed with the Rateable Value of £29,000. The current uniform business rate multiplier for the year 2015/2016 is 49.3p. TERMS The premises are available by way of a new FRI lease at a commencing rent of £35,000 per annum exclusive for a term by negotiation. Incentives may be available for early occupation. The ingoing tenant is to be responsible for both parties’ reasonable legal costs. VIEWING By appointment through Taylor Riley Stafford on 01233 629281.
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