Former NatWest Bank 40 High Street Kent ME1 1LJ
178
Rochester
LOT
LOT 178
• Attractive Freehold Vacant Former Bank • Comprising a total of 414.5 sq m (4,462 sq ft) • Residential conversion and/or redevelopment potential (1) • Well located within town centre and close to Rochester Castle • No VAT applicable
Vacant On the Instructions of a Major UK Bank
Tenure Freehold.
Tenancy The property is to be offered VACANT.
Location The cathedral city of Rochester has a population of some 27,000 and forms part of the Medway Towns conurbation, which includes Chatham, Gillingham and Strood. The town is located on the River Medway some 33 miles east of Central London and 7 miles north of Maidstone. The city is served by the M2 Motorway, which provides easy access to London, the M25 Motorway and the Channel ports. The property is located on the west side of the High Street, within close proximity of Rochester Castle which lies some 150 metres to the south-west. Rochester Rail Station lies some 0.1 miles to the southeast, which provides regular rail services to London in less than 40 minutes. Occupiers close by include Lloyds Bank, Pizza Express and Costa Coffee, amongst many other local and national retailers.
Planning (1) Part or all of the property may be suitable for residential conversion and/or redevelopment, subject to obtaining all the necessary consents. All enquiries should be referred to Medway Council. Website: www.medway.gov.uk
Description The property is arranged on basement, ground and two upper floors to provide a former ground floor banking hall with basement storage and office accommodation above. Externally, the property benefits from parking for approximately 8 cars to the rear, accessed via Epaul Lane. The property provides the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor 153.5 sq m (1,652 sq ft) First Floor 107.0 sq m (1,152 sq ft) Second Floor 76.0 sq m (818 sq ft) Basement 78.0 sq m (840 sq ft) Total
414.5 sq m
VAT VAT is not applicable to this lot. Documents The legal pack will be available from the website www.allsop.co.uk Energy Performance Certificate For EPC Rating please see website.
Rochester Castle
Buyer’s Fee Please note the successful buyer will be required to pay the Auctioneers a buyer’s fee of £900 (inclusive of VAT) upon exchange of sale memoranda. Viewings There will be a block viewing held prior to the auction. If you would like to attend you must register with us in advance. Please email
[email protected] with the name and mobile number of each party wishing to attend, photographic ID will be required on the day. In the subject box of your email please enter Lot 178 Rochester.
(4,462 sq ft)
Prospective buyers are strongly advised to read the Auctioneers’ Notices Part One and Part Two and all applicable conditions of sale and addenda
Seller’s Solicitor J Kundi Esq, DLA Piper UK LLP. Tel: 0113 369 2407 e-mail:
[email protected] Joint Auctioneer Jessica Hawes, GVA. Tel: 0207 911 2409 e-mail:
[email protected] NB. The plan is for identification only.
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