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Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N

Guide Price
£650,000
RPRS, Covering London
PROPERTY TYPE

Office

SIZE

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Key features

  • Auction date: 14 May 2025
  • Commercial long leasehold
  • Ground floor and basement
  • For sale on behalf of Joint Administrators
  • Currently let as two residential ASTs
  • Ground floor courtyard
  • Prestigious address
  • Easy access into central London
  • Leasehold
  • Income producing: £38,400 per annum

Description

Overview

The property is a long leasehold interest situated on the ground floor and basement levels of an attractive building located in Bloomsbury, London.

We are advised the leasehold interest has consent for commercial usage as offices, however, the space is currently being used as two residential dwellings being let under assured shorthold tenancies in breach of the terms of the long leasehold.

The ground floor comprises a good sized one bedroom flat, with open plan kitchen / diner lounge, useful hallway and two bathrooms. The basement comprises a studio with open plan kitchen / diner bedroom, separate bathroom, additional vault and hallway. The two units have been fitted out to a good standard throughout.

Location

Situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, Old Gloucester Street offers a prime central London address with excellent transport links and a wealth of local amenities. Nestled between Russell Square and Holborn, this desirable location provides easy access to the West End, the City, and major universities. Residents enjoy the charm of historic Bloomsbury with its garden squares, cultural landmarks, and a vibrant selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Excellent connectivity via nearby Tube stations, bus routes, and mainline rail services makes this a highly sought-after area.

Accommodation & Tenancy Information

Ground floor - One bedroom apartment comprising an open plan reception area and kitchen, WC, bedroom and ensuite.

£1,600 per calendar month (£19,200 pax)

Term: 5 years from 28 October 2024

Rent payable annually in advance


Lower ground floor - A studio comprising an open plan reception room with kitchen, bathroom, living and sleeping area.

£1,600 per calendar month (£19,200 pax)

Term: 3 years from 10 August 2023

Rent payable quarterly in advance

Purchasers are advised to check the legal pack and AST Agreements.

Grade Listing Status

The building is Grade II listed. Interested parties should make their own investigations.

Council Tax

The ground floor is rated D by Camden Council. The lower ground floor is rated D by Camden Council. Interested parties should make their own investigations.

Tenure

Leasehold
Term: 999 Years from 5 October 2011
Ground rent: check legal pack
Interested parties should make their own investigations

Guide Price

£650,000+*

VAT

Interested parties should make their own investigations

Online Auction Details

Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
Bidding opens: 10.00am
Bidding closes: 13.00pm
Auction number: 108
Lot number: 114

Buyers Premium

1.5% (min, £3,000) plus VAT

Disclaimer

Purchasers must make their own investigations prior to bidding.

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Particulars

Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Holborn Station0.2 miles
  • Russell Square Station0.2 miles
  • Chancery Lane Station0.4 miles

About RPRS, Covering London

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