THE OLD BAKERY
THE OLD BAKERY 3 Station Road, Wheathampstead Hertfordshire, AL4 8BU
GRADE II LISTED 2,709 sq ft (251.6 sq m) Development potential
Popular village location Retail use Unused first floor flat Period features External areas for parking Large area at rear for further parking Freehold
FOR SALE W: www.brownandlee.com
T: 01438 316655
Location
Planning and Development
The property is located in the village of Wheathampstead, a popular village approximately 4 miles from Harpenden and 5 miles from Welwyn Garden City. The village has most facilities for day to day needs, with further retail offers available in Harpenden, where the closest railway station is located.
We understand the ground floor area is being used as a retail premises under the A1 planning designation with residential use to part first floor. Alternative uses might be possible with appropriate consents and approvals.
The property is located at the northern end of the village on the western side of Station Road. There are other retail premises located near by as well as residential properties.
Tenure
Description
The property is available freehold with vacant possession.
The property is Grade II Listed and is currently used for the sale of carpets at ground floor with ancillary storage at the rear. The older part of the property to the front is two storey with retail use at ground floor and reduced head height in places, and the upper parts set out as a two bedroom flat. Attached to the property at the rear is a single storey later addition providing storage accommodation with loading doors. External areas include parking adjacent to the rear loading area and further parking beyond this accessed via a drive providing parking for at least eight vehicles (see attached plan).
Accommodation The ground floor provides for individual rooms and some open plan areas, most of which are inter-connected, beyond this at the rear there is a large store area with wc. At first floor the accommodation is split into mezzanine storage to the retail area and a number of rooms including kitchen and bathroom with three further rooms to the main first floor area. The approximate gross internal areas are as follows: Ground Floor Retail area Rear store
Conversion of the whole to residential may be possible subject to obtaining the necessary consents and approvals. The local planning authority is St Albans City and District Council 01727 866100.
Terms Guide price of £650,000.
Rates We understand from the Valuation Office Agency website (www.voa.gov.uk) that the rateable value is £19,750. The UBR for 2017/18 is 47.9p in the £. Rates payable may be subject to transitional arrangements and/or small business relief, which should be verified with the Charging Authority. Assessments may be subject to appeal. The residential accommodation has a band ‘D’ rating. The amount for Wheathampstead band D is £1,640.44.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) The property is Grade II Listed and there is no requirement to provide an EPC.
Legal Costs Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.
VAT 1,169 sq ft 635 sq ft
sq m sq m
667 sq ft 238 sq ft
sq m sq m
2,709 sq ft
sq m
Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax. Any intending lessees or purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.
First Floor Rooms (Residential) Mezzanine store Total Total gross internal area
For further information, please contact: Daniel Musgrove T: 01438 794586 M: 07966 144131
E: [email protected] W: www.brownandlee.com
Brown & Lee Commercial Surveyors LLP 15 Meadway Court, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF |Ref: 10500 In association with: Brown & Lee Aylesbury, Milton Keynes & Bedford Every effort has been made to ensure that these particulars are correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All prices and rentals are quoted exclusive of VAT | Regulated by RICS
GRADE II LISTED 2,709 sq ft (251.6 sq m) Development potential
Popular village location Retail use Unused first floor flat Period features External areas for parking Large area at rear for further parking Freehold
FOR SALE W: www.brownandlee.com
T: 01438 316655
Location
Planning and Development
The property is located in the village of Wheathampstead, a popular village approximately 4 miles from Harpenden and 5 miles from Welwyn Garden City. The village has most facilities for day to day needs, with further retail offers available in Harpenden, where the closest railway station is located.
We understand the ground floor area is being used as a retail premises under the A1 planning designation with residential use to part first floor. Alternative uses might be possible with appropriate consents and approvals.
The property is located at the northern end of the village on the western side of Station Road. There are other retail premises located near by as well as residential properties.
Tenure
Description
The property is available freehold with vacant possession.
The property is Grade II Listed and is currently used for the sale of carpets at ground floor with ancillary storage at the rear. The older part of the property to the front is two storey with retail use at ground floor and reduced head height in places, and the upper parts set out as a two bedroom flat. Attached to the property at the rear is a single storey later addition providing storage accommodation with loading doors. External areas include parking adjacent to the rear loading area and further parking beyond this accessed via a drive providing parking for at least eight vehicles (see attached plan).
Accommodation The ground floor provides for individual rooms and some open plan areas, most of which are inter-connected, beyond this at the rear there is a large store area with wc. At first floor the accommodation is split into mezzanine storage to the retail area and a number of rooms including kitchen and bathroom with three further rooms to the main first floor area. The approximate gross internal areas are as follows: Ground Floor Retail area Rear store
Conversion of the whole to residential may be possible subject to obtaining the necessary consents and approvals. The local planning authority is St Albans City and District Council 01727 866100.
Terms Guide price of £650,000.
Rates We understand from the Valuation Office Agency website (www.voa.gov.uk) that the rateable value is £19,750. The UBR for 2017/18 is 47.9p in the £. Rates payable may be subject to transitional arrangements and/or small business relief, which should be verified with the Charging Authority. Assessments may be subject to appeal. The residential accommodation has a band ‘D’ rating. The amount for Wheathampstead band D is £1,640.44.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) The property is Grade II Listed and there is no requirement to provide an EPC.
Legal Costs Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.
VAT 1,169 sq ft 635 sq ft
sq m sq m
667 sq ft 238 sq ft
sq m sq m
2,709 sq ft
sq m
Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax. Any intending lessees or purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.
First Floor Rooms (Residential) Mezzanine store Total Total gross internal area
For further information, please contact: Daniel Musgrove T: 01438 794586 M: 07966 144131
E: [email protected] W: www.brownandlee.com
Brown & Lee Commercial Surveyors LLP 15 Meadway Court, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF |Ref: 10500 In association with: Brown & Lee Aylesbury, Milton Keynes & Bedford Every effort has been made to ensure that these particulars are correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. All prices and rentals are quoted exclusive of VAT | Regulated by RICS
