Suites 1 & 8, Wharfside House, Prentice Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RD

LOCATION:

Stowmarket is a busy market town located within central Suffolk, on the A14 between Ipswich (11 miles to the south east) and Bury St Edmunds (15 miles to the north west). There is a direct train service to London (Liverpool Street).

The property is located off Prentice Road within a short walking distance to the train station.

DESCRIPTION:

Wharfside House is a four-storey mixed use property, predominantly comprising office accommodation.

Suite 1, located on the first floor, comprises an open plan office with an integrated tea point. Ancillary accommodation includes a disabled WC and an entrance lobby. The suite also benefits from a balcony.

Suite 8, situated on the second floor, offers a similar open plan office layout with integrated tea point, along with a disabled WC and entrance lobby.

Both suites are of similar specification, including suspended ceilings with integrated fluorescent lighting and air-conditioning, perimeter trunking with power & data points, and wood effect laminate floor coverings.

Access is via shared internal stairwells and lift facilities, with communal parking available on-site.

ACCOMMODATION [Approximate Net Internal Floor Areas]

Suite 1
Office 952 sq ft [ 88.41 sq m]
Entrance Lobby & Disabled WD -- --
Total Net Internal Floor Area 952 sq ft [ 88.41 sq m]

Suite 8
Office 678 sq ft [ 63.03 sq m]
Entrance Lobby & Disabled WD -- --
Total Net Internal Floor Area 678 sq ft [ 63.03 sq m]

BUSINESS RATES:

According to the Valuation Office Agency website, the suites have the following Rateable Values:

Unit 1 Rateable Value: £9,800 | Rates Payable (2024/25): £4,890.20
Unit 8 Rateable Value: £8,300 | Rates Payable (2024/25): £4,141.70

The rates payable are based upon the current UBR for 2024/25 of £0.499. Small business rate relief may be available providing up to 100% exemption subject to eligibility. All interested parties should make their own enquires with the local rating authority in order to verify their rates liability.

SERVICES:

it is understood that the premises is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage.

We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all those serving the property including IT and telecommunications.

PLANNING:

We understand that the premises has permission for Use Class E-offices. All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX. Tel:

TERMS:

The suites are available to let on a new business leases upon the following rents:

Suite 1 - £11,100 per annum exclusive| Suite 8 - £10,800 per annum exclusive

A service charge is payable in relation to the maintenance of the common areas of the estate and upkeep of the exterior. The rent and service charge are plus VAT.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES:

Suite 1: B Rating | Suite 8: B Rating

LEGAL COSTS:

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs.