66, Bootham, York YO30 7BZ

LOCATION
The subject property is located at the junction of St Marys and Bootham, one of the most sought-after locations in York. The surrounding area includes a number of high value residential properties as well as Bootham and St Peters School, the two leading independent schools in York. The City Centre is just a short walk along Bootham and York Train Station is 0.5 miles from the property. York Train Station provides regular trains services to London Kings Cross taking in the region of 1 hour 45 minutes.

DESCRIPTION
66 Bootham was built between 1851-52 and sits on the site of the Old Cockpit House. As the name suggests, it was a popular venue for cockfighting in the 18th century. The architect of the property is not known, but some features might suggest the partnership of JB & W Atkinson. Its first owner William Hargrove was a newspaper proprietor who came to the city in 1813 to take over the York Herald. The property extends over basement, ground, first, second and third floors with south facing garden and double garage at the end of the garden on the Southwest boundary. 66 Bootham boasts many original features including a stunning spiral staircase from the top to the bottom of the building, atrium roof and Grecian-style porch. The property is currently leased by a serviced office occupier and hence at present provides a number of self-contained offices.

SIZE
Basement - 778 sq ft
Ground - 813 sq ft
First - 828 sq ft
Second - 780 sq ft
Third - 763 sq ft
Garages - 547 sq ft

Total - 4509 sq ft

OCCUPATIONAL LEASE
The property is subject to an occupational lease excluded from the security provisions contained within L&T 1954. The passing rent is £20,000 per annum and the lease expires in November 2027.

MARKET RENT
We estimate the market rent for the subject property to be £68,000 per annum (£20 psf).

BUSINESS RATES
The property has been spit into small separate offices suites with Rateable Values ranging from £1,475 - £6,500. We understand this means all suites fall below the small business rates threshold. Interested parties are to liaise with the local authority to verify all Business Rates information.

PLANNING
The property may suit conversion to residential (STP). Any interested parties are to make their own enquiries with YCC Planning in this regard.

EPC
The property is ‘D’ rated for EPC purposes.

PRICE
Offers in excess of £1.3m are invited for our clients Freehold interest. The property is not elected for VAT.