Unit B3, Brunel Drive, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

MAIN DESCRIPTION

This c.771, self-contained, ground floor retail unit forms part of the Goods Yard. It is located on the banks of the River Stort within 30m of the pedestrian access bridge providing one of the main routes to the station for commuters requiring the train station.

The tenants will be expected to add amenity facilities, and insert any wall and ceiling finishes, prior to fit out. There is no rear access servicing point into the unit. In the interest of good estate management the landlord will not be entertaining another convenience grocery store.

ACCOMMODATION A full measured survey of unit footprint is awaited. However preliminary measurements indicate a NIA of approximately 771 ft². The unit has an average depth of c5.4metres (17' 6") and a frontage (width) of c13.4 metres (44 ft). The current FFL to underside of the insulated ceiling is c3.35 metres (10'10" ft).


RATEABLE VALUE The shop has not yet been assessed. Notification of the Rateable Value is awaited. The unit falls within the East Hertfordshire District area. The business rates charge out level for 2022/23 is 51.2p in the £. All available units at Energy Rating A.

SERVICES All the main services (except for Gas) are available to the unit with capped connection points.

PERMITTED USES The unit has the benefit of a range of permitted uses within the current E class of the UCOs, including A1, A3, B1(c) and D1 (under the former use classes order). Due to the absence of chimneys and flues, the landlord will not allow any takeaways or facilities cooking food onsite.

PROPOSED LEASE TERMS Our client is seeking institutionally acceptable FRI lease terms with a minimum term certain of 10 years, 5 yearly rent reviews (based on compounded RPI annual 1%-4% collar and cap uplifts). The unit is not available to purchase. Rental proposals are invited.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party shall be responsible for all their own costs arising from the proposed transaction.
SERVICE CHARGE

The unit forms part of a larger development, benefitting from well landscaped (hard & soft) public realm. The unit(s) will be charged a fair and reasonable service charge, for the upkeep, maintenance and oversight of the Common Area.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A summary report specification, a measured survey, a copy
of the planning consent, and services reports are available on
request.

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