* Opportunity to purchase a fully let, mixed use premises in the heart of Reigate.
* Flexible ground floor space, currently let to a school uniform retailer, benefitting from six parking spaces to the rear.
* Includes a first / second floor, two - bedroom maisonette accessed from Church Street or via a rear staircase.
* Currently producing a combined income of £40, 300 per annum with set increases agreed in the first 5 years.
* The maisonette has a net internal area of 775 sq. ft (72. 00 sq. m).
* Freehold interest available for £695, 000.
Location
The property is located in the heart of Reigate, an affluent town, which
benefits from a wide range of independent and national retails, cafes,
restaurants as well a variety of other amenities. The subject property is
located on Reigate’s main commercial thoroughfare.
Reigate benefits from good road and rail connections, with junction 8 of the
M25 being approximately 2. 2 miles distant to the north and the premises being
located on the A25. Reigate train station provides regular services to London,
Croydon and Gatwick via Redhill.
Gatwick Airport is approximately 7. 6 miles to the south.
Description & Accommodation
The retail unit is accessed via Church Street and is arranged over ground
floor and basement. The ground floor currently operates as a school uniform
retailer, whilst the basement is used to store stock. The retail unit benefits
from suspended ceiling, solid floor tiles, ceiling mounted air conditioning,
down lighting and a single glazed metal frontage. There is parking for up to
six vehicles to the rear.
The maisonette is accessed via a staircase on Church Street and is arranged
over first and second floor. The first - floor benefits from entrance hall,
kitchen and living/dining room, whilst the second - floor benefits from two
bedrooms and a bathroom.
The premises have the following net internal floor areas:
Ground floor 854 sq. ft 79. 34 sq. m
Basement 910 sq. ft 84. 94 sq. m
Total: 1, 764 sq. ft 164. 28 sq. m
1st and 2nd Floor maisonette 775 sq. ft 72. 00 sq. m
Tenancies
The commercial element of the property is currently let to swots Ltd. Terms
have been agreed for a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a
term of five - years, at an initial rent of £29, 000 per annum exclusive. The
rent is set to increase in years two, three and four by £1, 000 per annum, and
then £500 in year five. There is a mutual break clause at the end of year
three and the tenant does not have security of tenure. This lease is to be
completed prior to completion of the sale.
The maisonette is currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement at a
rent of £900 per calendar month.
Terms
The freehold interest is available to purchase for £695, 000.
Subject to Contract
**VAT**
We understand that VAT is not applicable to the sale price.
Costs
Each party are to pay their own fees in relation to the transaction.
**EPC**
Retail Unit: C (59)
Maisonette: D (67)
Business Rates
The Valuation Office Agency describes the premises as ‘Shop and premises’ with
a 2017 rateable value of £17, 250, the current ubr is 49. 9 pence in the £.
Further information relating to the Rateable Values can be found on the
Valuation Office Agency Website.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council’s website shows the maisonette being in
Council Tax Band C, paying £1, 923. 93 in 2022/23.
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