Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6

DESCRIPTION
The property is a highly visible shop / office unit last used as a funeral directors but is suitable for a variety of alternative uses subject to any necessary consents. The net floor space amounts to approximately 50.6m2/545ft2. The ground floor benefits from a main retail floor and additional retail/ office space, a kitchen, and WC to the rear. Externally, there is a small yard area providing approximately 3 off-street parking spaces to the side.

LOCATION
The property is situated on a prominent corner position on the southeastern side of Castleford Road, a major highway through Normanton providing access directly to Junction 31 of the M62 within 0.5 miles and nearby interchanges with the M1 and A1M. Normanton is a town within the Wakefield Metropolitan district located 5 miles north-east of Wakefield city centre. Normanton has become a growing commuter suburb for a number of the larger surrounding towns and cities. The railway station is also within a 1-mile radius and offers regular services to Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange.

BUSINESS RATES
The business rates for the commercial element of the building is £4,500 per annum. The small business multiplier for the year 2024/2025 is 49.1p in the pound (0.491). Individual occupiers may also benefit from small business rate relief and transitional relief. More information in respect of rates can be obtained from Kirklees or the Valuation Office Agency website,

VAT
We understand the property is not presently elected for VAT however the owner reserves the right to charge VAT should they choose to do so. All figures are quoted net of VAT.

TERMS
The property is available on a new lease for a term of 3 years or multiples thereof at an initial rental of £7,000 per annum plus VAT, exclusive of outgoings. The lease will be on an effective full repairing basis subject.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
The property Energy Efficiency Rating is currently being assessed.