Albert House, Russell Gardens, Wickford, Essex, SS11

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS INVITED BY 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 25TH APRIL 2024.

The property comprises a detached purpose built industrial/warehouse of steel portal frame construction with part insulated brick blockwork walls and part insulated profile metal cladding. A steel frame mezzanine has been erected spanning the entire unit. The mezzanine is currently used for storage and benefits from LED lighting and a fire sprinkler system. The ground floor offers 2.75m headroom to the underside of the mezzanine and a minimum height of 3.10m rising to 5.00m on top of the mezzanine. If the mezzanine was removed the property would have a minimum eaves height 6.50m rising to 8.50m to the underside of the roof pitches. Access to the property is via two roller shutter access doors which are protected by an external canopy. The roller shutters measure 6.60m wide and 5.10m high. One of the roller shutters height is currently restricted by the mezzanine. Office accommodation, WC's and kitchenette facilities are provided on the ground floor. Externally there is a large concrete yard which is secured with palisade fencing and has two entry points.

Location
Wickford is situated in south-west Essex approximately 4 miles to the North East of Basildon. The A127 and A130/A13 are less than 3.5 miles distant which provides convenient access to the national motorway network via Junction 29 of the M25 approximately 13 miles to the west.

Wickford train station is approximately 1 mile away and can be walked within 20 minutes or reached by car within 7 minutes. Trains run frequently with the fastest journey time being 36 minutes.

The property is located on a prominent roadside position off Russell Gardens within an established industrial estate. Nearby occupiers include KSS Hire and Motex Automotive.

Accommodation
Ground Floor
Warehouse 23,066 sq. ft. (2,142.95 sq. m.)
Offices 659 sq. ft. (61.22 sq. m.)
Mezzanine
Storage 23,208 sq. ft. (2,156.11 sq. m.)
Total: 46,933 sq. ft. (4,360.28 sq. m.)

Services
We understand the property is connected to mains water, drainage, and electricity. There is a gas pipe coming into the property, however the meter has been removed and no supply is currently connected. We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility company in connection with the availability and capacity of all of those serving the including IT and telecommunication links.

Business Rates
Rateable Value - £146,000
Rates Payable (2023/24) - £74,752 per annum approx.

Energy Rating
We have been advised the property falls within Band D (92) of the energy performance assessment scale. A full copy of the EPC assessment and recommendation report is available upon request.

Planning
We understand the property has a longstanding B2/B8 Use. We advise all interested parties to contact the Local Authority for further information.

Local Authority
Basildon District Council
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Title
The property is held freehold under title number: EX192590

Guide Price
The property is available for sale with vacant possession and offers are invited in excess of £2.25m.

VAT
We understand VAT will not be applicable.

Legal Costs
Each party to bear their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents:
Fenn Wright
20 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HL

fennwright.co.uk
Contact:
John Logan
James Wright