LOCATION
This prominent property is in the main commercial hub of Beccles, an affluent and thriving market town and popular boating centre situated in North Suffolk approximately 18 miles south-east of Norwich and 9 miles west of Lowestoft. The town has an immediate population of approximately 11,000 with a large catchment area. CACI and Acorn have produced a report based on a 16 minute drive time which demonstrates a catchment of 37,604 of which 30,618 are either "wealthy achievers" or "comfortably off". Beccles' retail influence extends to West Lowestoft, Bungay and Halesworth. The latter two do not have a major supermarket, whilst Beccles has Morrisons, Lidl, B&M and Tesco.
DESCRIPTION
Formerly part of the Ingate Ironworks this substantial and highly distinctive commercial property occupies a prominent corner position on Gosford Road, offering excellent roadside visibility and significant redevelopment or refurbishment potential.
The building extends to provide an impressive range of interconnected accommodation beneath a series of pitched roofs, with an attractive industrial façade featuring decorative arched windows and traditional brick elevations.
The property combines original architectural character with practical commercial space, making it suitable for a variety of occupiers (subject to the necessary consents).
The front elevation benefits from extensive glazed frontage and pedestrian access, while the building's generous footprint offers flexible internal layouts capable of accommodating showroom, office, retail, leisure, creative workspace, storage, or light industrial uses.
Externally, the property enjoys a prominent street presence within an established commercial area, with excellent accessibility and close proximity to local amenities and transport links.
The building is not Listed, but is in a conservation area, and lends itself to substantial redevelopment principally for commercial use to include retail to compliment the other occupiers close by.
The total floor area is approximately 22,000sqft (2,045sqm)
PRICE
The vendor is seeing offers in the region of £550,000 for their freehold interest.
