Newbegin, Hornsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU18

Hornsea's Coastal Appeal:
Hornsea is a picturesque seaside town with a growing population attracting both tourists and locals. The growing vibrancy of the town makes it an attractive location for businesses.

Accessibility:
Via the A1035, Hornsea is well connected to surrounding towns and cities, including Hull, Bridlington and Beverley, making it a convenient location for regional businesses.

Local Attractions:
The property is within walking distance of the towns main retail core, anchored by The Original Factory Shop, Banking Hub and other nationals, amongst a number of local independent retailers.
Hornsea is located on the East Coast of England with a permeant population in the region of 8,500 persons (2011 Census), which increases significantly thanks to tourism in the summer months. The civil parish of Hornsea is located on the Holderness coast approximately 16 miles (25 km) north-east of Hull.
More specifically, the property is located on one of Hornsea's main thoroughfares, connecting the town centre with the sea front and promenade, where the councils 'Hornsea Hub' is located. The location benefits from high visibility and excellent foot traffic, immediately next door to Hornsea Town Hall, making it ideal for various commercial uses. Various public car park's are available nearby.

Historic Charm:
The building retains historic character, offering a charming blend of traditional architecture with modern potential. This adds to its appeal, whether that be for commercial or alternative uses. Prior to use by the local authority, the property operated as a Police Station.

Potential for Redevelopment:
With it's central location, the property offers potential for redevelopment, subject to any required planning consents. Possible uses include Office, Retail or Residential Conversion.
75 Newbegin is believed to date back to the nineteenth century, constructed of red brick beneath a slate roof. The property presents with a smart, symmetrical appearance appropriate for it's time, incorporating five windows at first floor level to Newbegin with round-headed openings, with matching detail to four windows and the access door at ground floor level.
Internally, the property is arranged to provide a main reception/public access area through the front pedestrian doors, leading through to a series of offices, stores, staff kitchen and accessible toilet facilities at ground floor level.
At first floor level, the property provides an additional four offices of various sizes, with an additional toilet facility.
Windows are in part timber single glazed 'sash' style providing plentiful light into the premises. The property benefits from gas central heating. Various floor coverings are present throughout including carpeting and floor tiles. Lighting is provided by a combination of ceiling mounted strip lighting units and integrated Cat-2 Lighting.
The property benefits from ramped, accessible entry/egress from Newbegin, complete with an enclosed rear yard to Hall Garth Park. Five store rooms are accessible from the rear yard.

Total site Area: Approximately 0.04 Hectares (0.1 Acres).

Tenure: Freehold

Services:
Connections to mains utilities including electricity, gas, mains water and drainage are available at the property, but have not been tested. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to confirm the suitability of connections.

Car Parking: No car parking is included with this property.

Planning:
Due to the most recent use as a Customer Service Centre by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, we understand that the property has consent for use as an Office, within Use Class 'E' of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) Regulations 2020.
The property may be suitable for alternative uses, subject to any required planning consents.
Interested parties should carry out their own checks to verify whether their intended use is permitted.

Conservation Area:
The subject property is located within the Hornsea Conservation Area.

Business Rates:
The property is described as 'offices and premises' with a Rateable Value of £5,500. The local billing authority is 'East Riding of Yorkshire' under billing reference number HOR N
Eligible parties may benefit from 100% Small Business Rates Relief, subject to eligibly. Buyers should make their own enquiries.
The above figure is provided for reference only. For confirmation of rates payable please contact East Riding of Yorkshire Council Business Rates (See particulars for contact details).

Conditions of Sale:
The freehold property is available for sale with vacant possession by informal tender, with a closing date of 12 noon, Wednesday, 18th December 2024.
Interested parties are invited to submit their best bid to purchase the property. The council does not provide a guide price and interested parties should seek independent valuation advice if required.
The council reserves the right to seek further information for a bidder if required, before making a decision. If close competing bids are received, the council may choose to request 'best and final' sealed bids before making a decision.
Unconditional and Conditional offers will be considered on their own merits. The vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or any bids submitted but has a duty to seek 'best consideration' when disposing of surplus land and property. When considering offers, the council will look to maximise the potential capital receipt that can be achieved.

Costs:
In addition to the purchase price the purchaser will be required to make a contribution of £1,500 (ONE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS) towards the council's selling costs, payable on exchange of contracts.
Thereafter, each party will be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred, with the purchaser responsible for any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that may be payable.

VAT: We understand that the property is not elected for VAT purposes.

Warranty:
No warranty is given or implied as to the condition or suitability of the property for the purchasers intended use.

Submission of Bids
Offers to purchase the property should be made in writing using the prescribed council form as 'sealed bids, incorporating the following:
1. The precise identity of the purchaser (individual(s) or company name - inc. company number), plus the (registered) address.
2. Contact number and email address
3. The level of offer (numerically and in writing,) with detail on how the purchase will be funded, alongside proof of funds.
4. An outline of proposals for the property.
5. An outline of any conditions that are attached. (E.g unconditional or conditional bid, planning etc). With indications of timescale.

The closing date for bids is 12 noon Wednesday, 18th December 2024, all offers must be received by this date.
To ensure confidentiality with all parties during the initial marketing period, offers should only be posted using the return label at the rear of the particulars.
For a copy of the full Tender Pack, additional copies, and viewings, please contact Nicholas Coultish or Tilly Tyson (see particulars for contact details).