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The Crescent, Wisbech

Guide Price
£125,000

£67.31 per sq ft

Business rates & charges may apply

Maxey Grounds - Commercial, Wisbech
SIZE AVAILABLE

1,857 sq ft

173 sq m

SECTOR

Office for sale

Description

LOCATION
The property is located in the Georgian Market Town of Wisbech in North East Cambridgeshire. Wisbech is famed for its Georgian architecture with one of the longest unaltered Georgian frontages in the country which, together with The Crescent itself, have featured in films. The property occupies a prominent position within The Crescent close to the junction with Museum Square.

DESCRIPTION
The property provides a rare opportunity to acquire premises in the historic quarter of Wisbech, one of a limited number of locations in the country to offer perfect residential crescents. Located within the Conservation Area, this Grade II Listed mid terrace building is considered suitable for a range of commercial or residential uses, subject to obtaining the necessary Planning and Listed Building consents.

ACCOMMODATION
Basement
Store 3.4m (max) x 1.2m
Store 4.0m (max) x 3.8m (max)
Store 3.9m (max) x 3.9m
Store 6.1m (max) x 4.9m
WCs

Ground Floor
Entrance Foyer
Office 4.0m (max) x 3.1m (max)
Reception 3.6m (max) x 3.4m (max)
Office 3.5m (max) x 2.5m (max)
Meeting Room 3.6m x 2.0m
Office 4.4m (max) x 3.5m (max)

First Floor
Office 3.1m (max) x 2.1m (max)
Office 3.8m (max) x 4.0m (max)
Office 4.0m (max) x 3.6m (max)

Second Floor
Office 3.7m (max) x 2.0m (max)
Office 4.1m (max) x 4.0m (max)
Store 3.4m (max) x 3.0m (max)

AMENITIES
Enclosed rear garden area.

SERVICES
Mains drainage, electricity (3-phase) and water are understood to be connected. Electric heating. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the relevant drainage authority and utility companies.

TERMS
The property is offered For Sale in as seen condition by Public Auction at a Guide Price of £125,000. The Auction will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 and will be held on our online auction system. Bidding will commence at 12:00 and finishes at 19:00. The Auction Information and Legal Pack are available for inspection on the online system at sales/ At the fall of the hammer, contracts will unconditionally exchange with completion on 19th November 2026 or earlier by arrangement. The successful Buyer will be required to pay 10% of the purchase price at the fall of the hammer, which constitutes a binding contract, with the balance payable upon completion. The Buyer will also be required to reimburse the Seller for the cost of the searches in the amount of £910.20 inclusive of VAT, legal fees in the amount of £1,380.00 inclusive of VAT, together with an administration fee of £600.00 inclusive of VAT. There are no further fees payable to the Auctioneer by the Buyer. Prior registration and lodging of deposit is required utilising our online auction system. Vacant Possession upon Completion of the purchase.

OUTGOINGS
Rateable Value (2023 List): £11,500
Small Business Multiplier 2025/26 49.9p in the £

NB Due to Transitional Relief and Small Business Rates Relief the actual rates payable in respect of the property may have no relation to the figure quoted.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Rating Authority as to the current rates liability. Although this property is covered by Fenland District Council all enquiries should be directed to Anglia Revenues Partnership, Breckland House, St Nicholas Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1BT

VAT
It is understood that the property has not been opted to tax and so VAT will not be payable by the Buyer in addition to the contract price unless the VAT rules change to the effect that the transaction becomes subject to VAT.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for bearing their own legal costs in relation to the transaction.

PARKING NOTES
On road parking in The Crescent. The St Peter's public car park is a short walk from the property.

PLANNING
The current use of the property is long standing and believed lawful and falls within Use Class E(c) as defined by The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (As Amended).

The property is considered to be suited to a wide range of commercial and residential uses subject to obtaining the necessary Planning and Listed Building consents. Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority; Fenland District Council, Fenland Hall, County Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8NQ

VIEWING
For an appointment to view apply to the Agent. For further information please contact Alan Faulkner.
The Health and Safety of those viewing is the responsibility of the individual undertaking the viewing. Neither the Seller nor the Agent accept any responsibility for damage or injury to persons or property as a result of viewing the property and parties do so entirely at their own risk.

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The Crescent, Wisbech

Approximate location

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • March Station7.7 miles

About Maxey Grounds - Commercial, Wisbech

1-3 South Brink Wisbech PE13 1JA

We're a well-established and trusted local commercial agent with a history dating back to 1792. We work closely with our clients to fulfill their business needs, whether they are looking to buy, sell or rent. As a local agent, we operate in the Fenland region spanning Cambridgeshire, South Lincolnshire, and West Norfolk, as well as across East Anglia.

Our qualified Cambridgeshire-based chartered surveyors are highly experienced in dealing with commercial property of all kinds. Bringing in-depth knowledge of the local Fenland area, we provide professional services to assist with retail, industrial, office and development property, as well as providing valuations and surveys of residential property.

With offices in March and Wisbech, we can help with all aspects of commercial property, including:

· Sales, lettings and purchases

· Valuations for all purposes

· Rent reviews and lease renewals

· Planning advice, applications and appeals

· Rating and taxation valuations

· Compensation claims

· Expert witness reports

· Licensed property and public house transfer valuations

With our locally based team, we have first-hand knowledge of the local area. Our professional expertise allows us to offer trusted advice on commercial property opportunities and all aspects of property management.

We will be happy to discuss your requirements and explain the range of services we provide. Please give us a call, or feel free to arrange an appointment with a member of the team to discuss your needs.

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Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Maxey Grounds - Commercial, Wisbech on 01945 661645.

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