Market Street, Pocklington, York, YO42

An exciting, mixed use investment opportunity within a central, high street location in this popular market town (business not affected).

This is a freehold, mixed use investment opportunity incorporating ground floor commercial premises (business not affected) and two apartments above, each having two bedrooms. Located within a prominent, central and convenient high street position. With about 2488 SQFT in total, this represents a rare opportunity to purchase a freehold investment opportunity within this growing, and popular market town which has a thriving high street.

The total rental income is about £30,000 per annum and provides robust asset management potential. The current rateable value is £9,300. The commercial premises have an EPC rating of B. Each apartment has an EPC rating of E.

The commercial premises total about 1221sqft, and the residential apartments about 681sqft and 586sqft Both apartments have a council tax band of A.

Joint Selling Agent – Mawsons, Waverley House, 14 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AQ. mawsons-surveyors.co.uk

Location.
Pocklington is a historic and traditional market town with a wonderful variety of high-quality independent retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, butchers, bakers, gift shops and home /interior design shops. The town has strong state and independent schooling with a choice of nurseries, primary and secondary education. There are national supermarkets and quick access onto the A1079 to head east and west. A rich variety of sporting, recreational, educational, and cultural activities are available. Francis Scaife Sports Centre has a swimming pool, gym, squash courts, a variety of fitness classes, sports clubs, and sports hall. Burnby Hall Gardens located within Pocklington is “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and home to a national collection of water lilies, the gardens host an annual tulip festival, Sunday brass band concerts and has a well-regarded tearoom. The Pocklington Arts Centre is a popular and wellknown asset in the town and is home to cinema, music, comedy, and theatre productions.

The Wolds and Vale of York is an unspoilt part of Yorkshire, offering phenomenal walking and cycling opportunities with the high rolling Wolds being classic David Hockney countryside renowned for its big views and its vast, rolling arable countryside. The coast can be reached with beautiful beaches at Fraisthorpe, Filey and Skipsea. Numerous golf courses are within easy reach.

The historic city of York, Hull (awarded City of Culture in 2017) and Leeds are all within reach and commuting distance. York offers an excellent range of independent and national retailers, sporting, cultural and recreational facilities expected from such a well-regarded city, together with its famous racecourse. The mainline railway station in York provides services to all parts of the UK and a fast train to London Kings Cross in under 2 hours.