Unit 18 Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford, Kent, TN24 8DH
15,775 SQ FT OF WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE ACCOMMODATION ON PROMINENT LANDMARK IN CENTRAL LOCATION
TO LET 9,500 sq.ft. workshop/warehouse. 3,125 and 3,150 sq.ft. office space on ground & 1st floors.
Extensive hard standing/car parking. Potential trade counter Potential sub-division to 2 units Immediate availability.
Rent sought: £120,000 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.
C1606 Unit 18 Henwood Rev A Feb 2016
LOCATION Unit 18 Henwood Industrial Estate is situated in the ‘Y’ of the two prime estate roads in the centre of the estate and is extremely prominently located. The Henwood Industrial Estate itself is located a quarter of a mile north-east of Ashford town centre, mid-way between junctions 9 and 10 of the M20 motorway. Ashford currently has a population of approximately 64,000 inhabitants and is centrally located within the county of Kent. It is a designated growth centre and set to grow substantially in the next 20 years. The town benefits from a fine communications network via the A20/M20 and five mainline railways. Ashford International Passenger station gives direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar and London is some 38 minutes distant via HS-1. DESCRIPTION This site of approximately one and a quarter acres is predominantly laid to concrete hardstanding. It benefits from workshop/warehouse accommodation totalling 9,534 sq.ft. In addition there is a two storey office pod at the front having some 3,125 sq.ft. on the ground floor and 3,150 sq.ft. on the first floor. It has until recently been trading as the art campus of South Kent College and following lease expiry has potential for a variety of uses including a trade counter, motor trade, offices and light industrial/distribution subject to planning consent. The workshop accommodation benefits from roller shutter access at both ends and has an eaves height of 13ft and an apex of 20ft. The roller shutter doors are 9ft wide by 11ft high and 12ft wide x 13ft 6” high. ACCOMMODATION Workshop/Warehouse Ground Floor Offices First Floor Offices Total:
9,534 sq.ft. 3,125 sq.ft. 3,150 sq.ft. 15,809 sq.ft.
Depending on occupier it should be possible to sub-divide into 2 units or office and industrial space. SERVICES All mains services including a 3-phase electrical supply are connected to the premises.. BUSINESS RATES The premises are currently assessed at a rateable value of £83,000. The uniform business rate multiplier is 49.3p for the year 2015/16. TERMS The premises are available by way of a new FRI lease, the terms of which are negotiable, however a rent in the order of £120,000 per annum is being sought. The freehold interest may be available. LEGAL COSTS Both parties’ legal costs to be borne by the ingoing tenant. ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE The premises are assessed as having an energy efficiency rating of 88 (Band D). Full certificate and recommendation report available on request. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Taylor Riley Stafford. Tel: 01233 629281 CODE OF PRACTICE Applicants should be aware that the Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales strongly recommends you seek professional advice from a qualified Surveyor, Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer before agreeing or signing a Business Tenancy Agreement. The Code is available through professional institutions and trade associations or through the website www.commercialleasecodeew.co.uk