Unit 2 Akenham Hall Business Centre, Henley Road, Akenham, Suffolk, IP6 0HL

LOCATION:

Akenham Hall Business Centre is situated just outside Ipswich, approximately 2.5 miles north of the town centre off Henley Road. The A14 dual carriageway is within 3 miles to the east which provides excellent links with Felixstowe, Cambridge and London via the A12.

DESCRIPTION:

The business centre comprises a variety of business units arranged on a surfaced site. The subject property is positioned at the front of the site and consists of a refurbished industrial unit of steel portal frame construction with brick lower elevations, clad in insulated profile sheet cladding to the full elevations, and a pitched roof incorporating translucent panels.

The ground floor comprises a large warehouse together with ancillary accommodation including an office, kitchen and WC. A mezzanine is fitted providing additional storage accommodation.

The unit is fitted with LED lighting and is accessed via an electric roller shutter door, leading to a forecourt loading area.

ACCOMMODATION:
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]

Warehouse: 1,697 sq ft [ 157.69 sq m]
Anc. Accommodation (Office, KC & WC): 386 sq ft [ 35.88 sq m]
Mezzanine: 1,414 sq ft [ 131.22 sq m]
Total Gross Internal Floor Area: 3,497 sq ft [ 324.89 sq m]

Apex Height: 5.49 m | Eaves Height: 3.95 m | U/S Mezzanine: 2.53 m

Roller Shutter Door
Width: 4.06 m | Height: 3.75 m

BUSINESS RATES:

According to the Valuation Office Agency website, the property has a Rateable Value of £7,900. Based on the current Uniform Business Rate (UBR) of £0.499 for 2024/25, the rates payable are approximately £3,942.10 per annum.

Small Business Rates Relief may be available, potentially providing up to 100% relief, subject to eligibility and confirmation from the local authority. 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 B8 (Storage & Distribution).

All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to establish whether planning permission is required for their intended use.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

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

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TERMS:

The property is available on a new full repairing and insuring business lease upon terms to be agreed at an initial rent of £15,750 per annum exclusive.

The rent is subject to VAT.

LEGAL COSTS:

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