Unique Landmark Opportunity!
Highpoint is strategically positioned on Bursledon Road, one of Southampton's key arterial routes. The location is highly prominent with close to 22,000 cars per day passing the building and providing excellent connectivity to the wider South Coast region. The property benefits from close proximity to Junction 8 of the M27, offering seamless access to Portsmouth to the east and the M3 corridor towards London. Southampton city centre is just a 10-minute drive away, offering a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and leisure options.
The location boasts a strong catchment area, with residential communities and established commercial occupiers nearby, including major retail parks and amenities such as hotels and supermarkets. Public transport links are well-served, with frequent bus routes connecting the site to central Southampton and surrounding areas. This highly accessible and well-connected location makes Highpoint an attractive choice for occupiers seeking a strategic base in a thriving regional hub.
The unique property comprises 35,995 sq.ft situated over 3 floors, benefiting from sustainable features such as solar panels and energy-efficient systems already installed. The ground floor offers two reception areas, currently separated for NHS access and general building use. There are administration offices with a large commercial kitchen, cafe and bar area as well as a community area.
The first floor is currently let to Hampshire & IOW NHS Trust with a lease expiring September 2025 also boasts well from open plan office space and meeting rooms, which provide excellent natural lighting.
On the second floor there is a purpose built conference centre with multiple meeting rooms with movable internal walls to accommodate 10 to 600 people. Each room is fully equipped with sound systems, visual projectors and WiFi.
This opportunity is fully accessible and also benefits from air conditioning, WCs, shower facilities, cycle stores and significant on-site parking (total site area est 1.52 acres): 150 car spaces (approx 1:250 sq ft parking ratio) with side and rear access points.
Accommodation
Ground Floor - 8,181 sq.ft (760 sq.m)
First Floor - 13,885 sq.ft (1,290 sq.m)
Second Floor - 13,929 sq.ft (1,294 sq.m)
Total Net Internal Area - 35,995 sq.ft (3,343 sq.m)
Rating
Rateable Value - to be assessed
Source The 2024/2025 standard multiplier is 0.546 (54.6p payable per £1). This determines what business rates are payable. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries for confirmation. *If you qualify as a 'small business' you may be eligible for substantial relief in connection with business rates payable. We advise all parties speak to the local authority in the first instance for confirmation.
Terms
Price and rent available on request. The vendor will consider offers for their freehold interest or on a FRI Leasehold basis, subject to covenant and terms.
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Viewing / Further Information
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Planning
Under the new planning regulations, we believe the current permitted use to be use class 'E' which includes uses such as retail, professional services, café, health clinics, indoor recreation/sport and office. All parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the local authority for confirmation.
EPC Text
Asset Rating - To be assessed
Anti Money Laundering
Please note all prospective purchasers will need to be verified for 'Anti Money Laundering' purposes prior to issuing memorandum of agreed terms of sale.
