Office for sale in Crooklands Nr Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7
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Property description
• Excellent location for the local road network being next to Junction 36 of the M6
• Net internal area - 46.62m2 (502 sq ft)
• Energy Efficiency Rating of B46
• Small business rate relief for qualifying occupiers
• B4RN Wi-Fi
• 3 dedicated car parking space
• Sale price £120,000
Location
The office forms part of Moss End Business Village, which is situated immediately south of the A65 and Junction 36 of the M6 motorway, approximately 8 miles southeast of Kendal and 6 miles northwest of Kirkby Lonsdale, in Cumbria and the North West England.
Kendal is the nearest principal town and is situated just outside of the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park only 6 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M6 Motorway. The town has a resident population of 29,495 (2011 Census) and is a popular tourist destination being 10 miles south of Windermere. The town has a weighted retail catchment in excess of 50,000 people and a greater district catchment in excess of 102,000. The district’s Class Grouping indicates that in excess of 50% of the catchment area is of A, B or C demographic.
Oxenholme Train Station which is situated on the West Coast main railway line is located 4 miles to the north providing direct services to London (approximate journey time 2 hours 50 minutes) and Glasgow (1 hour 45 minutes). The nearby Kirkby Lonsdale is a historic market town that has a vibrant market square with a number of fashion and gift outlets, cafes and restaurants, a Booths Supermarket and desirable primary and secondary schools.
The surrounding area is very popular with tourists due to the close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Forest of Bowland aonb and Lake District National Park as well as a number of picturesque and popular villages and attractions.
Local services are provided on the opposite side of the A6070 at J36 Rural Auction Centre, where there are a range of occupiers including a café, North West Auctions, Cornthwaite Group and J36 Conference Centre. Other nearby occupiers include Farmgate Vets and Carr's Billington.
Description
The premises comprise an attached, single-storey stone building sitting underneath a pitched slate roof. The accommodation forms part of a multi-occupied office development and shares a communal entrance to the front although also has a private pedestrian entrance from Moss End Lane.
Internally, the open plan office is fitted out with carpet tile flooring, plaster painted walls and ceiling, wall mounted radiators, timber framed double glazed windows, dado height data trunking and LED downlighting.
There is a kitchenette to one side with stainless steel sink and drainer and WCs are adjacent within the common parts.
Externally, there are three dedicated car parking spaces and a courtyard with attractive seating area.
Accommodation
The office extends to the following approximate net internal area:
Ground Floor/Total 46.62m2 (502 sq ft)
Services
Unit 8 is connected to mains electricity, water, lpg gas that supplies a combination boiler and there is a private drainage system maintained via a service charge.
Rateable value
The premises are assessed with a Rateable Value of £7,800 with approximate rates payable for 2024/25 of £4,259 per annum, although qualifies for small business rate relief, subject to occupiers meeting the criteria.
Prospective tenants/purchasers should check the exact rates payable with Westmorland & Furness Council.
Proposal
The long-leasehold being 999 years is available for sale with vacant possession at a purchase price of £120,000.
Alternatively, the property is available by way of a new lease for a term to be agreed at a commencing rental of £8,000 per annum exclusive.
There is a service charge administered by the head landlord of Moss End Business Village which covers external repairs and maintenance of the common areas with the allocation to Unit 8 currently running at around £202 per quarter.
Energy performance certificate
The property has an Energy Efficiency Rating B46, valid until 3 June 2034 and a copy of the certificate is available upon request.
VAT
The building is registered for VAT and VAT will therefore be payable in addition to the rental and/or sale consideration.
Legal costs
Each party to bear their own legal costs in the preparation and settlement of the lease/sale documentation together with any VAT thereon.
Viewing
The property is available to view by prior appointment with Edwin Thompson llp. Contact:
John Haley or Ellie Oakley
Important notice
Edwin Thompson for themselves and for the Vendor of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, any offer or contract.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, plans, reference to condition and necessary conditions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.
3. No person in the employment of Edwin Thompson has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Agents, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold or withdrawn.
5. These particulars were prepared in August 2024.
Property info
* Sizes listed are approximate. Please contact the agent to confirm actual size.
For more information about this property, please contact
Edwin Thompson, LA9 on +44 1539 291016 * (local rate)
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