Former Public Conveniences, Ambrose Street, Cheltenham Gloucestershire, GL50

Overview:

A former single storey public convenience situated on a plot of c.50m² in a prominent location on the corner of Ambrose Street and High Street, suitable for refurbishment or redevelopment for a range of commercial uses within Use Class E and related high quality uses.

The property is located within the heart of Cheltenham, approximately 100m away from the Brewery Quarter and less than 400m from the Jessop Avenue Office district and the town's primary retail area.

The building is of brick construction with an overhanging flat roof. The building is understood to have access to mains water, drainage and electricity, although prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies.

Cheltenham Borough Council will grant a 150 year ground lease at a peppercorn ground rent in return for payment of a single premium.

The building contains elements of asbestos and was last surveyed in 2018. A copy of this asbestos survey is available upon request, although for guidance only; prospective purchasers should not rely on the information contained and should seek their own specialist advice.

The surrounding land, including a gated strip to the rear, forms part of the adopted footpath. Removal of this land from the adoption may be possible. Likewise, it may also be possible to use the airspace over the public highway to extend the floor space.

Enquiries in this regard should be made to Gloucestershire County Council's highways department.

Planning and use restrictions:

The location is considered suitable for a range of commercial uses within Use Class E (retail and associated traditional 'shop front' uses) and offices (formerly Use Classes A1, A2 and A3) and other uses complementary to the area.

Occupying a highly prominent location, the council is keen to see proposals involving high quality and innovative design. Surrounding buildings along this part of High Street and Ambrose Street are typically 2 to 3 storey in height and vary in terms of architecture and historical interest.

The prospective purchaser is responsible for obtaining any necessary planning permissions which may be required in connection with their proposed use of the premises. For further information contact Cheltenham Borough Council's planning department.

Further information and viewings:

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact Fiona Heubeck in the council's property and asset management team Closing Date, Sunday 17th March 11.59pm Best and final offers. Contact for further information on the best and final offer process.

Please note:

These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending tenants and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract.

All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

The council is not obliged to accept the highest or indeed any offer for the property and reserves the right to withdraw the site from the market at any time. All proposals are made at the prospective purchaser's own cost.

Any consent given by the Cheltenham Borough Council in respect of these details and the marketing of the property is given as land owner only and does not imply any additional consents required for statutory purposes, i.e. planning or licencing.