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26a, 26b & 27 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JQ

Guide Price
£1,950,000
Austin Gray, Auction House Sussex
PROPERTY TYPE

Commercial Property

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Description

**For Sale By Auction on Thursday 24 April 2025**

*Guide Price £1,950,000

Freehold Investment Let To Three Large National Covenants Producing £237,700 PA

Description
The property comprises a high yielding retail investment opportunity let to three national covenants, including Vodafone Ltd , Telefonica Uk Ltd and National Westminster Bank plc . The entire first and second floor offices included in Natwests lease..

*Please note - the Auctioneers have not been able to inspect the property internally - and therefore are unable to confirm the condition or layout of the property*

Situation
The property occupies a prominent prime position in Taunton town centre. Nearby are other large commercial users including Lloyds Bank, Costa Coffee and Barclays Bank.

NB WE DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS IN THE LEGAL PACK, REFERRING TO OTHER CHARGES IN ADDITION TO THE PURCHASE PRICE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS THOROUGHLY

Tenure
Freehold

Rent

26 Fore Street is let to Vodafone Limited on a new term commencing 27 March 2024, until 23 March 2029 with a current rent of £42,700 pa. There is a tenants break clause on 23 March 2027. Prior to this lease Vodafone had a 15 year lease from 2009.

26a Fore Street is let to Telefonica UK Limited (operating under the brand name O2) on a term commencing 25 June 2020, expiring 24 June 2025 with a current rent of £40,000 pa. No break clauses.

27 Fore Street is let to National Westminster Bank PLC (operating under the brand name Natwest) on a 10 year term from 19 April 2016 with a current rent of £155,000 pa subject to review every 5 years.

All leases are let on effective FRI terms. Copy leases in Legal Pack.

Accommodation
26a Fore Street (02)
Floor Area - 128 sq.m.

26 Fore Street (Vodaphone)
Floor Area - 158 sq.m.

27 Fore Street (Natwest)
Floor Area - 1,410 sq.m.

Total Floor Area - 1,696 sq.m.
All measurements have been taken from the Rating Assessments - interested parties to make their own enquiries to verify.

Rateable Value
26a Fore Street (02) - £46,000
26 Fore Street (Vodaphone) - £55,000
27 Fore Street (Natwest) - £111,000

EPC Rating
26a Fore Street (02) - D
26 Fore Street (Vodaphone) - D
27 Fore Street (Natwest) - C

Brochures

Legal Documents

26a, 26b & 27 Fore Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JQ

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Taunton Station0.5 miles
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About Austin Gray, Auction House Sussex

Austin Gray LLP, 37 Vernon Terrace, Brighton, BN1 3JH
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Auction House Sussex & Hampshire is one of the largest property auctioneers in the South of England. Operated by Estate Agency Austin Gray, we have more than 40 years' experience selling properties at auction.

Through our extensive market knowledge and proactive marketing, we are highly regarded for selling residential investment properties locally.

Each year we hold in excess of seven live stream and multiple online auctions. Our team sell a significant number of lots in the Brighton & Hove area where our offices are located. These include residential & commercial property, development sites, land & garages.

In 2023 we have expanded our South East coverage to include Hampshire. Our auction services are now available across the whole of Sussex and Hampshire. These areas include Chichester, Rye, Horsham, Crawley, Basingstoke & Dean, Petersfield, Gosport and The New Forest.

If you need any advice or assistance, please call our team who would be delighted to help you.

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