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£825,000

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Bettesworths, Devon
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Commercial property for sale

Key features

  • Opportunity to Purchase a Fully Occupied Small Business Estate
  • Arranged as 4 Units (Let to 3 Established Tenants)
  • Gross Rental Income £82,300 Per Annum (9.97% Initial Yield)
  • Overall Accommodation Areas of Approx. 2,200m2 (23,680 sq ft) on a Site of 0.9 Acres (0.34 Hectares)
  • Family Sale - Available for the First Time in Three Generations

Description

Opportunity to Purchase a Fully Occupied Small Business Estate. Arranged as 4 Units (Let to 3 Established Tenants).

Longpark is a well-known landmark location, situated off the old Newton Road in Torquay, adjacent to Lidl Supermarket. The investment comprises three attached warehouse, storage/commercial units on a private site, with ample private parking in a convenient, accessible and well transport linked location.  

Part of the property incorporates Brunel's 1847 Atmospheric Railway Engine House, with campanile chimney. The property has a Grade II Listing.   

Longpark is situated on Newton Road adjacent to the A3022 Riviera Way, connecting with the A380 (South Devon Expressway) which gives continuous Dual Carriageway access to Newton Abbot, Exeter and the motorway network beyond.   

This section of Newton Road is a well-known and established commercial ribbon, featuring occupiers such as Lidl Supermarket, Torbay Hospital, various car dealerships and Torquay Fire Station. The retail parks of Wren Park, Lowes Bridge and The Willows are close by.

UNIT 1

Gross Internal Area: 1,330m2 (14,311 sq ft).

A large warehouse and distribution/food preparation unit, long term occupied by Frank H Mann, Fruit & Vegetable Wholesalers. The unit has a loading dock and 3 roller shutter doors.

UNIT 2

Gross Internal Area: 210m2 (2,250 sq ft).

A self-contained storage and distribution unit with roller shutter access to the front.

UNIT 3 & 4

Ground Floor Area: 236m2 (2,544 sq ft).
First Floor Area: 191m2 (2,062 sq ft).
Second Floor Area: 234m2 (2,526 sq ft).

The property is a mix of showroom, storage, packing and distribution space.

TENANCIES

Unit 1
• Tenant - Frank H. Mann (Torquay) Ltd.
• Lease Date - 13th January 2025 (Renewal).
• Lease Length - 5 years from January 2025.
• Rent Review - Third Anniversary.
• Repairs - Effective FRI by Service Chargeback.
• Rent - £49,000 per annum.

Unit 2
• Tenant - TQ Direct Ltd (Richard Abbots).
• Lease Date - September 2024 (Renewal).
• Lease Length - 3 years.
• Rent Review - N/A.
• Repairs - Effective FRI by Service Chargeback.
• Rent - £10,800 per annum.

Unit 3
• Tenant - Refresh Ecommerce Ltd.
• Lease Date - November 2022 (Renewal).
• Lease Length - November 2027.
• Rent Review - Passed (2 years).
• Repairs - Effective FRI by Service Chargeback.
• Rent - £15,960 per annum.

Unit 4
• Tenant - Refresh Ecommerce Ltd.
• Lease Date - October 2022.
• Lease Length - October 2027.
• Rent Review - Passed (2 years).
• Repairs - Effective FRI by Service Chargeback.
• Rent £6,540 per annum.

Total Rents Reserved: £82,300 per annum.

TENURE

The property is being sold Freehold, as a Going Concern Investment, subject to the Occupational Leases.

VAT

The property is not elected for VAT and therefore VAT isn't chargeable on sale price.

UTILITIES

We are informed that each unit has its own separate power and water supplies.

LEGAL COSTS

Each party are to be responsible for their own legal incurred in any transaction.

EPC RATINGS

Unit 1 - C. (Expiring September 2034)
Unit 2 - C. (Expiring August 2034).
Unit 3 -4 - D. (Expiring September 2032).

Note: Grade II Listed Buildings have certain EPC compliance exemptions.

VIEWING

Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Agents, Bettesworths. Tel. .

Interested parties are requested to be respectful and not to disturb the tenants' ongoing businesses.

Energy Performance Certificates

Energy Performance Certificate

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NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Torre Station0.9 miles
  • Torquay Station1.7 miles
  • Paignton Station3.5 miles

About Bettesworths, Devon

Fleet Street, Torquay, TQ1 1BB

Bettesworths is an independent family business, owned and run by the third generation Chartered Surveyor Directors, Matt & Paul.

We have an experienced team, highly skilled and expert in delivering a broad range of services to clients looking for the very best results.

Our breadth of experience across all property sectors, the depth of our day to day involvement and our technical knowledge gives Bettesworths an unrivalled platform from which to provide advice to meet our clients’ needs.

Our clients range from private individual property owners and occupiers to PLC institutions. We ensure each and every one is best supported with a service with which to meet the challenges and changes in the market and their own circumstances.

We offer free initial consultations without obligation, so please contact a member of our team to discuss your requirements.

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