The Square, Braunton, Devon, EX33

LOCATION
Braunton is a popular place to live, work and visit, and as such has a lively atmosphere all year round. Though it has a distinct village atmosphere and strong community, its permanent population of around 8,000 helps support a variety of quality restaurants, pubs and shops. Braunton's own natural beauty and proximity to North Devon's beaches and countryside makes it popular with tourists too: Saunton (2 miles), Croyde (4 miles), Woolacombe (5 miles), Ilfracombe (7 miles) and Exmoor (7 miles) are nearby, as is North Devon's commercial centre of Barnstaple (5 miles), and all are reachable by bus. The current Local Plan allows for around 400 new dwellings in the area, along with serviced employment land, key community infrastructure and improved traffic management.

THE SITUATION
The property is prominently situated on The Square, being a highly visible crossroad in the centre of the Braunton. The area has assorted commercial operators in the immediate vicinity including retail, office and leisure operators.

THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION
The prominent premises, are former solicitors offices and overlook the village Square as well as having a double window frontage and two access doors to the front. At present the premises is configured as reception office with 4 further offices providing total floor space of 504 sq.ft (47 sq.m) as well as kitchenette and toilet. To the rear of the property is a car parking space as well as rear access.

THE PROPOSAL
Our clients are inviting offers for the Freehold interest (shared Freehold with the two first floor residential flats).

RATES
We are advised by the Local Rating Authority that the premises are currently assessed as follows:- Rateable Value (2023 Listing): £7,500 Rates Payable: £3,765 based on uniformed business rate of 50.2p in the pound. As from April 2017 properties with a rateable value of £12,000 or less will be eligible to apply for 100% business rates relief. Occupiers may qualify for reliefs and are advised to make their own enquiries of North Devon District Council.

VAT
If applicable, at the prevailing rate.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE
Please contact the agents for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and Recommendation Report.

THE ACCOMMODATION (comprises)

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION OFFICE
109 sq.ft (10 sq.m) Entrance door, window display, carpet, false ceiling, lighting, door to adjoining front office

REAR OFFICE
81 sq.ft (8 sq.m) Carpet, false ceiling, lighting

TOILET
Low level w.c., wash hand basin

SECOND FRONT OFFICE
152 sq.ft (14 sq.m) Entrance door, window display, carpet, false ceiling, lighting, door to adjoining front office

REAR OFFICE 2
79 sq.ft (7 sq.m) Carpet, false ceiling, lighting

REAR OFFICE 3
83 sq.ft (8 sq.m) Carpet, false ceiling, lighting

KITCHEN
Rear entrance door

OUTSIDE
Car parking space for 1 vehicle in rear service yard

Commercial Funding

Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector. Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike. Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds. Please call for more information.


IMPORTANT NOTICE
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of JD Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of JD Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1. All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact JD Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. We do our utmost to comply with this Act in full. However we are also trying to represent our clients' properties in their high possible light, as such we may use summer photographs to promote some properties.

VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
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