Lowestoft - Waveney Chambers, 3-7 Waveney Road NR32 1BT ...
Lowestoft - Waveney Chambers, 3-7 Waveney Road NR32 1BT SUBSTANTIAL FREEHOLD PREMISES FOR SALE • Opportunity for residential conversion (subject to planning)
• Central location with car parking • Views across Outer Harbour • Part income producing
Waveney Chambers
Location
Waveney Chambers is located on Waveney Road which abuts the Outer Harbour. Lowestoft is a busy coastal resort with major employers in maritime & port, offshore energy, food processing, heavy engineering, education, local government, call centres, retail and service sectors. The town is located approximately 25 miles south east of Norwich and 45 miles north west of Ipswich. In close proximity to the property are a number of recognised businesses including McDonalds, HSBC, Wetherspoons (Joseph Conrad) and Lowestoft train station.
Description
The property was originally built as a hotel and was enlarged in 1960’s by Small & Co Shipping as their offices. The property fronts directly onto Waveney Road with parking to the rear for approximately 10 cars. The premises are of standard brick construction below a part slate/part flat roof. Internally the property provides a number of separate office suites around a central core which has male and female WC’s along with a platform lift. The central core also has kitchen facilities on two floors and a top floor plant/boiler room; there are other toilets and kitchens in some of the office suites.
You should be aware that the Code of Practice on 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 or through the website www.commercialleasecodeew.co.uk Disclaimer: these particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or any part thereof. The agents do not make or give either in these particulars or during negotiations or otherwise any warranty or representations whatsoever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising there from. All statements are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or there vendors or lessors, and no responsibility is taken for any omission, error or mis-statement. All intending purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to any matter concerning the premises, by inspection, independent advice, or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless confirmed otherwise. The cover aerial photograph is a computer enhanced image of the property. July 2016
Accommodation
Tenancy
The property has been measured in accordance with the IPMS 3 measuring standards and the areas of accommodation are:
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Total
sq ft 3,042 (inc reception) 2,387 2,026 7,455
sq m 282.6 221.8 188.2 692.6
Planning
The property is presently used for offices and therefore has a B1 use. There is potential to convert the upper floors to residential uses, subject to suitable approvals. The ground floor could be used for retail or continued office use. Interested parties should make their own enquired of Waveney District Council Planning Department on 01502 562111.
The property is sold freehold subject to a lease of part of the second floor to Pearsons. The lease is for a term until 30/9/2019 at £8,000 per annum. Suffolk Chamber are interested in a tenancy of the ground floor offices they presently occupy upon terms to be agreed
Terms
The property is offered for sale at a price of £350,000 plus VAT if applicable.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the joint selling agents:
Rates
The property has a number of separate rating assessments with the total rateable value of the premises being £33,600. Full details of the various assessments are available from the VOA website.
Contact: Sam Kingston Tel: 01603 756333 [email protected]
Services
All main services are connected to the property. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the relevant statutory providers.
Contact: Richard Perkins Tel: 01502 514738 [email protected] www.richard-perkins.co.uk
• Central location with car parking • Views across Outer Harbour • Part income producing
Waveney Chambers
Location
Waveney Chambers is located on Waveney Road which abuts the Outer Harbour. Lowestoft is a busy coastal resort with major employers in maritime & port, offshore energy, food processing, heavy engineering, education, local government, call centres, retail and service sectors. The town is located approximately 25 miles south east of Norwich and 45 miles north west of Ipswich. In close proximity to the property are a number of recognised businesses including McDonalds, HSBC, Wetherspoons (Joseph Conrad) and Lowestoft train station.
Description
The property was originally built as a hotel and was enlarged in 1960’s by Small & Co Shipping as their offices. The property fronts directly onto Waveney Road with parking to the rear for approximately 10 cars. The premises are of standard brick construction below a part slate/part flat roof. Internally the property provides a number of separate office suites around a central core which has male and female WC’s along with a platform lift. The central core also has kitchen facilities on two floors and a top floor plant/boiler room; there are other toilets and kitchens in some of the office suites.
You should be aware that the Code of Practice on 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 or through the website www.commercialleasecodeew.co.uk Disclaimer: these particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or any part thereof. The agents do not make or give either in these particulars or during negotiations or otherwise any warranty or representations whatsoever in relation to this property. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising there from. All statements are made without responsibility on the part of the agents or there vendors or lessors, and no responsibility is taken for any omission, error or mis-statement. All intending purchasers or tenants must satisfy themselves as to any matter concerning the premises, by inspection, independent advice, or otherwise. All rentals and prices are quoted exclusive of VAT unless confirmed otherwise. The cover aerial photograph is a computer enhanced image of the property. July 2016
Accommodation
Tenancy
The property has been measured in accordance with the IPMS 3 measuring standards and the areas of accommodation are:
Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Total
sq ft 3,042 (inc reception) 2,387 2,026 7,455
sq m 282.6 221.8 188.2 692.6
Planning
The property is presently used for offices and therefore has a B1 use. There is potential to convert the upper floors to residential uses, subject to suitable approvals. The ground floor could be used for retail or continued office use. Interested parties should make their own enquired of Waveney District Council Planning Department on 01502 562111.
The property is sold freehold subject to a lease of part of the second floor to Pearsons. The lease is for a term until 30/9/2019 at £8,000 per annum. Suffolk Chamber are interested in a tenancy of the ground floor offices they presently occupy upon terms to be agreed
Terms
The property is offered for sale at a price of £350,000 plus VAT if applicable.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the joint selling agents:
Rates
The property has a number of separate rating assessments with the total rateable value of the premises being £33,600. Full details of the various assessments are available from the VOA website.
Contact: Sam Kingston Tel: 01603 756333 [email protected]
Services
All main services are connected to the property. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the relevant statutory providers.
Contact: Richard Perkins Tel: 01502 514738 [email protected] www.richard-perkins.co.uk
