Langley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15

Description

A semi-detached industrial property currently comprising of a two bay MOT station and vehicle repair workshop complete with ancillary office space and counter frontage, with staff amenities located on the ground floor and first floor mezzanine, there are two further storage/office rooms on the mezzanine floor above.

Accommodation

The property in all extends to 196.01m2 / 2110ft2

Situation

The property is permanently sited on Langley Road ‘B4069’, which is a main vehicle thoroughfare into Chippenham’s town centre. The property benefits from good transport links with the B4069 which provides near direct access to the M4 at Junction 17 being 4.5 mile distant and the A350 dual carriageway being 4.5 miles distant accessed via the junction roundabout. Within the immediate locality, is Hathaway Retail Park which offers ample amenities and trade options, with further services available close by. Public transport bus routes are available within the immediate locality and Chippenham Train Station is located less than half a mile away offering main line commuter links to London, Reading, Swindon, Bristol and Bath.

Outside

9 Langley Road benefits a forecourt / parking area extending in all to 2300ft2 suitable for approximately 10 vehicles, which is accessed via a dropped curb directly off Langley Road.

Rights of Way & Easements

The property is sold with any rights, easements or incidents of tenure which affect it.

Planning

It is our understanding that the property benefits Use Class B2 usage. Prospective parties are advised to make their own planning investigations. We are aware that an application referenced N/08/00847/FUL was submitted in 2008 for redevelopment of the site into 8 flats benefitting garaging below. We understand that the application albeit favourable with the local authority was refused under grounds of nonpayment CIL. Given the properties flexible layout comprising of workshop complete with a customer facing area and its prominent location close to existing retail and other public amenities, the subject property could be well suited to alternative uses subject to planning.

Tenure

Freehold available with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

Wiltshire Council

Services

The property benefits from independent connections for mains electricity (3-phase), water and drainage.

Business Rates

Rateable values are as follows: £14,000 (Present) £16,750 (1st April 2026

TERMS OF TENANCY (LETTING ONLY)

Guide Rent - £36,000 per annum - £3000 per annum The tenancy will be written under the statute of the Landlord and Tenant Act1954 excluding the renewal provisions contained within s24 to s28 of the same. Ideally for a minimum 5-year term, the Tenant will take on the lease under full repairing and insuring terms. A deposit of 3 calendar months will be requested from the Tenant prior to entry. This will be returned minus any appropriate deductions at the cessation of the Tenancy. The Tenant will take on all equipment and plant in and on the premises. The Tenant will thereon be responsible to maintain, insure and repair all equipment and or plant under their charge. The property benefits an active MOT licence which can be transferred to the Tenant.

EPC

Current EPC Rating: PENDING

Agents Notes

We have been made aware that the vendors equipment along with the ability to take over the MOT business and license through seamless transfer can be purchased by separate negotiation direct with the Vendor. Please contact the agent for more details. The quoted rent figure of £36,000 includes use and responsibility of equipment. We have been advised that the property is a former filling station and that the ground tanks have been decommissioned and removed in 2008.

VAT

9 Langley Road is not an ‘opted to tax’ property therefore VAT is not chargeable on the sale price or rent.

Interest and Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James – Tel