Commercial properties for sale in Preston, Lancashire

Location
The development is prominently situated within the Millennium City Office Park development, one of the regions modern prestigious business parks. The M6 motorway lies approximately ½ a mile distant at junction 31a providing easy access to the M55, M61 and M65 motorways all being within a short distance.
Immediate occupiers include EH Booths headquarter offices and distribution centre, James Hall (Spar) headquarter offices and
distribution centre and the Volkswagen Commercial Centre.
Please refer to the attached location plan.

Description
The suite occupies the right hand portion of a semi detached building being of steel portal frame construction incorporating feature glass and clad elevations beneath pitched roof.
Recently refurbished the suite provides open plan accommodation over 2 floors with separate offices and kitchen facilities.
The offices have been finished to a high standard with specification including the following:-
- Generally open plan floor space
- Double glazed windows
- Raised floors
- Suspended ceiling
- Category II lighting
- Male, female and disabled WC facilities
- Passenger lift
- Comfort cooling
- High quality landscaping
- Excellent working environment
- Up to 30 allocated car parking spaces

Services
We understand that all mains services are connected to the premises.

Accommodation
The accommodation has been estimated to extend to the following net internal floor areas:-
m² ft²
Ground floor 250 2,691
First floor 232 2,497
Total 482 5,188

Rating Assessment
As from April 2017 the premises are shown to have Rateable Values as follows:-
Ground floor To be re-assessed
First floor £24,250
Interested parties should, however, make their own enquiries of the local rating authority at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The premises have consent for use as offices falling within Class B1(a) of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the local planning department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
The suite is available by way of a new lease on terms to be agreed.

Service Charge
A service charge will be levied for the landscaping and maintenance of the common areas.

Rental/Asking Price
£11.00 per ft². Alternatively our client may consider a sale of the long leasehold interest and is seeking offers in the region of £600,000.

VAT
All figures quoted are subject to VAT at the standard rate.

Money Laundering
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser. Our client reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer received.

Location
The premises are located on St Mary’s Street in between Ribbleton Lane (B6243) and New Hall Lane (A59) which are 2 main arterial routes into Preston City Centre.
Whilst providing easy access to the M6 motorway approximately 2 miles to the east the City Centre is immediately to the south west offering excellent public transport connections.

Description
Chapel House (formerly St Mary’s Church) dates back to 1837 being constructed of cut stone beneath a pitched slate roof.
The premises comprise primarily of workshop and storage plus office accommodation over 2 floors.
The premises generally benefit from the following;
- Integral offices on both floors
- Open plan workshop/storage accommodation
- Heating and lighting throughout
- Kitchen and WC facilities
- 3 phase electricity
- 5/6 car parking spaces

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximate gross internal floor areas as follows:
m² ft²
Ground Floor 289 3,111
First Floor 248 2,668
Total 537 5,780
Externally the property offers a concrete surfaced area suitable for 5/6 car parking spaces.

Services
We understand that the premises benefit from mains service connections to electricity (3-phase), gas, water and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The property has a current Rateable Value of £9,700. Prospective purchasers may therefore be eligible for small business rate relief.
Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own enquiries of Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
It is understood that the premises have a lawful use for their current uses generally within classes B1/2 of the Town and Country Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).
The premises may suit various alternative uses subject to the appropriate planning permission.
Interested parties should make their own separate enquiries of the local planning authority, Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912)

Tenure
Freehold.

Asking Price
Offers in the region of £195,000.

Location
The premises are situated just off Blackpool Road (A5085) close to its junction with Garstang Road (A6) providing excellent communication links to both Preston City Centre and the northern suburbs of Preston including the national motorway
network via junction 32 of the M6 Motorway.

Description
A detached mixed single and two-storey workshop property incorporating well finished office accommodation at first floor level. The premises are of rendered brick construction beneath a mixed pitched slate, flat felted and clad roof.
Internally the accommodation offers mixed workshop, storage and office accommodation together with kitchen and WC facilities.
The premises are accessible off Hardcastle Road via commercial doors and personnel doors and can be easily sub-divided to provide self-contained accommodation capable of being sub-let.
The accommodation is fitted to a good standard incorporating fluorescent and Category II lighting, suspended ceilings, gas-fired central heating and air conditioning to the offices.

Accommodation
The gross internal floor areas have been estimated as follows:-
m² ft²
Ground Floor 191 2,056
First Floor Offices 67 721
Total 258 2,777

Services
Mains electricity (3-phase), water, gas and drainage are available to the premises.

Rating Assessment
The premises have a rateable value of £4,900. Prospective occupiers may therefore be eligible for small business rate relief.
Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own separate enquiries with Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
We understand that the premises have consent for their previous use as a workshop and premises generally within Classes B1, B2 of the Town & Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Planning Department at Preston City Council, (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
Understood to freehold.

Price/Rental
Offers in the region of £200,000 are sought for the freehold interest. Alternatively our clients may consider a lease on the premises, subject to terms to be agreed.

Location
The premises are located on Cannon Street close to its junction with Fishergate, Preston’s main high street.
Cannon Street itself has recently benefited from a range of significant improvement works including the paving of the same via the Fishergate Central Gateway project which was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Description
A substantial mid-terraced office building formerly being 3 self contained offices of brick construction beneath pitched slate roof providing accommodation over three floors in addition to a substantial basement.
The offices are mainly cellular with some open plan in addition to kitchen and WC facilities.

Accommodation
We have estimated the net internal floor areas as follows:-
m² ft²
Ground Floor 105 1,135
First Floor 131 1,405
Second Floor 122 1,310
Basement 47 510
Total 405 4,360

Services
It is understood that all mains services are available to the property including electricity, gas, water and drainage.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of services particularly in relation to capacities.

Rating Assessment
The premises currently have a Rateable Value of £16,500.
Interested parties are, however, recommended to make their own enquiries of the rating department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The property benefits from planning consent for conversion from offices (B1(a)) into 15 residential apartments (Class C3) made up of 3 two bedroomed and 12 one-bedroomed apartments/studios. Please refer to application number 06/2018/1112.
Whilst the premises benefit from consent to convert, this has not as yet been implemented and therefore the property remains suitable for office use or a variation to the consented scheme. Our client has undertaken some alternative indicative
layouts producing a more efficient apartment/studio development or alternatively a 22 bedroomed HMO albeit this would be subject to a further planning consent. Further information and plans are available upon request.

Interested parties are advised to make their own separate enquiries of the local planning authority, Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
We understand that the property is held freehold.

Price
Upon application.

Location
The development is situated in a very prominent corner location at the traffic lighted cross road junction of Blackpool Road (A5085), Pedders Lane, Cottam Lane and Abingdon Drive within the popular Preston suburb of Ashton.
Blackpool Road forms part of Preston’s main northern distribution road linking via the A59 to junction 31 of the M6 motorway to the east and via the A583 to the Fylde Coast in the west.
The development lies on the edge of a densely populated local centre approximately 2 miles north west of Preston City Centre.

Description
A predominantly single storey development providing 3 self contained retail units together with car parking.
The development was completed in December 2013 following a comprehensive redevelopment of the former car showroom being of steel frame construction with Kingspan Composite micro ribbed cladding to all elevations beneath Kingspan Composite rooftile sheet. We understand that all materials carry a full manufacturers warranty with 25 years for structural and thermal and 40 years for the external coating system.

Accommodation
The development provides a total area extending to approximately 803 m² (8,643 ft²) together with 23 car parking spaces.
Please refer to the attached schedule.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the premises.

Rating Assessments
Please refer to the attached schedule.

Planning
The development benefits from planning consent for uses generally falling within Class A1 of the Town & Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties are recommended to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority Preston city council (tel. 01772 906972).

Tenure
Freehold, subject to the various occupational leases.

Tenancy Information
Please refer to the attached schedule.

Further information
The following supporting information is available upon request:
1. Copy leases
2. Title information
3. Planning information
4. EPC
5. Experian reports (interested parties to
undertake their own investigations)
6. Plans

Proposal
We are instructed to seek offers in excess of £1,250,000. A purchase at this level would reflect a net initial yield of 7.23%, after allowing for purchaser costs of 5.91%.

Location
The property is situated on Kirkham Trading Estate within half a mile of Kirkham Town Centre. Access to the estate is from Freckleton Road which itself links in to the A583 Kirkham Bypass.
Kirkham is an established market town approximately 6 miles to the west of Preston and 6 miles to the east of Blackpool. Access to the motorway network is readily affordable via junction 3 of the M55 which is within 2 miles of the subject property.

Description
A modern purpose-built industrial workshop facility constructed around a steel portal frame with brick and blockwork infill walls surmounted by metal profile cladding. The roof is also metal profile cladding incorporating translucent skylights.
The workshop has been extended to the front with a single-storey annexe of similar construction to the main facility.
There are a number of single-storey annexes providing additional storage. Internal offices are provided at both ground and first floor level.

The property provides 2 units that share the office space and amenities.

The property is served by an enclosed service yard area to the front and there is additional servicing to the side and rear.

Accommodation
The premises extend to an approximate gross internal area of 1,938 m² (20,850 ft²).

Services
We understand that the property is connected to all mains services to include gas, water, electricity and drainage.
The joinery workshop facility benefits from a biomass heating system.

Rating Assessment
The premises have a combined Rateable Value of £69,500.
Interested parties are, however, recommended to make their own enquiries with Fylde Borough Council (tel. 01253 658658).

Planning
We believe the premises benefit from planning permission for their existing use as an industrial workshop facility within Use Class B2 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should, however, make their own enquiries of the local planning department at Fylde Borough Council (tel. 01253 658658).

Tenure
Freehold subject to the existing occupational interests.

Tenancy Information
Fylde CNC Specialist Limited (Company No. 5280031) occupy part of the premises by way of an FRI lease dated 23 October 2018 for a term of 10 years at a rental of £56,350 per annum.
SPN Joinery Limited (Company No. 05959419) are also in occupation by way of an FRI lease dated 28 March 2013 for a term of 15 years at a current rent passing of £15,550 per annum.

Energy Performance Certificate
The property has an EPC Rating of “C” – 67. A copy of the Certificate is available upon request.

Money Laundering
In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful Purchaser.

Asking Price
Offers in the region of £1,100,000 which reflects the reversionary rental value of this asset.

Avison Young have been instructed to market a portfolio of nine former children’s day nurseries. The property portfolio comprises a wide range of high quality buildings with good suitability for continued use as day nurseries as well as offering significant development potential to a range of alternative uses (STP). Each property is available for sale individually and we are seeking offers for the freehold interest.

- Portfolio of 9 former Children’s Day Nurseries
- High quality buildings suitable for continued use as nurseries
- Significant development potential for a range of alternative uses (STP)
- Residential conversion opportunities
- Freehold
- Vacant possession
- Offers invited

Location
The property is situated fronting Ripon Street close to its’ junction with Plungington Road, just over 1 mile to the north of Preston City Centre.
Nearby occupiers include Whalley & Sons Funeral Directors, Pride Hair Design as well as a range of both national and independent traders and service providers located fronting Plungington Road.
The locality is predominantly residential in nature with the University of Central Lancashire campus in close proximity.

Description
The property comprises a two-storey, mid terraced building of conventional brickwork construction, being rendered in part, beneath a pitched roof covering. The premises have the benefit of uPVC double glazed windows and shop front.
The ground floor is presently occupied and trading as Jit’s Plaice and, internally, provides a good sized sales area to the front leading through to rear preparation and storage facilities to the rear.
The residential flat consists of a ground floor kitchen, stairs/landing area, lounge, two bedrooms and bathroom with self-contained access leading from the enclosed yard to the rear of the building.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximate internal areas:-
m² ft²
Ground Floor (NIA) 33.49 360.5
First Floor (GIA) 43.45 467.7

Services
We understand that the ground floor property is connected to mains electricity, gas, water and drainage facilities with the first floor having electricity, water and drainage supplies.

Rating Assessment
The ground floor premises have a Rateable Value of £2,850. The first floor flat benefits from a council tax assessment within band “A”.
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
We believe that the premises benefit from an established use classification on the ground floor within Class A5 (Hot food takeaway) of the Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority, Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
Freehold, subject to the existing occupational interests.

Tenancy Information
The ground floor premises are let by way of a 10 year lease from the 26 April 2013 to Mr J K Panchal and Mrs S Panchal at an annual rental of £5,200 exclusive. The lease provides for rent reviews every 3 years.
The lease is granted on internal repairing and insuring terms with the tenant’s liability extending to doors, windows and shop front. The first floor flat is let by way of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement at a monthly rental of £350.

Asking Price
Our client is seeking offers in the region of £105,000.

The subject sites comprises a decommissioned DEFRA animal testing centre totaling 7.74 acres (3.13 ha). Access to the site from Garstang Road

- Development Opportunity
- 7.74 acres (3.13 ha)
- The buildings comprise a mix of single and two storey brick construction

Location
The premises are situated in a prominent position fronting Lancaster Road between its’ junction with Crooked Lane and
Lord Street and directly opposite Preston Town Hall.
The property is within a short walking distance of the main retail core of Fishergate and Preston’s Bus Station and
Markets are close by. The St John’s Shopping Centre and Preston’s Guildhall Arcade are also in close proximity of the
subject premises.
Occupiers in the vicinity include TSB, Imaan Pharmacy, David Pluck Bookmakers as well as a number of independent
retailers and leisure operators.

Description
The property comprises a mid-terraced, 4 storey building with basement. The premises provide a good sized open
plan sales area on the ground floor with an ancillary/staff area to the rear.
Externally, ancillary accommodation is provided over the upper floors and basement with WC facilities being located
at first floor level. The property has a rear personnel door which provides access into the secure yard area.

Services
Mains connections to electricity, water and drainage are available to the premises.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximate net internal areas:-
m² ft²
Ground floor 69.5 740.2
First floor 46.8 495.2
Second floor 50.9 540.1
Third floor 33.7 362.9
Basement 63.4 682.6
Total 262.8 2,821

Rating Assessment
The premises have a Rateable Value of £11,750. Interested parties are, however, advised to make their own separate enquiries with Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The unit has the benefit of an existing retail consent under Class A1 of the Use Classes Order 2005.
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the Planning Department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906581).

Tenure
Freehold.
Alternatively our client may consider letting the premises. Please contact Eckersley to discuss further.

Asking Price
Offers in the region of £150,000.

This family owned cafe/takeaway business has been trading for in excess of 10 years. The caf� sells a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches, burgers, paninis, breakfasts and soups. The business also supplies sandwiches to a local shop and petrol station, and offers outside catering. It is available by the assignment of the current lease. (A new lease may be available subject to negotiations). A full inventory of the commercial equipment can be provided on request. The business also has a sign written van which may also be available by separate negotiation.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5625 )

A super leasehold property located on the High Street in the popular market town of Kirkham situated between Preston and Blackpool. The impressive double fronted 3 storey property provides a Caf�/Restaurant, kitchen and customer toilets to the ground floor with spacious owners accommodation on the 2 floors above. Lounge, dining room, dining kitchen, bathroom and 3 large double bedrooms plus store/4th bedroom. Folding doors to the rear of the Caf� give access to an outside dining patio and additional split level gardens. The business trades well with turnover in the region of £200,000 (2016), excellent opportunity to acquire a solid cater business with spacious family home. 7 year lease from July 2015, rent £1,500 per calendar month (£18,610 pa).
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5624 )

A substantial retail premises located on the high street in
Kirkham which is a market town equal in distance between
Blackpool & Preston. The open plan ground floor retail area
provides approximately 173sqm (1,860 sqft). Suit a variety of
uses subject to consent. 1st floor office suite of 4 offices
approximately 785 sq ft plus rear car park for 20 cars. The
first floor front provides a self-contained suite of 4 offices
(73sqm).
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 5610 )

Duxburys Commercial are pleased to offer for sale this instruction comprising of the Club Ramblers club house, bowling green, associated land and car park.

Until 2014 the club was operational but has now been closed, however a prospective purchaser may wish to purchase the entire site, re-open and operate the social club.

The site offers the potential for residential or commercial redevelopment and also for potential alternative uses within the care/retirement sectors (subject to planning consent).

All interest and enquiries are welcome.


( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 4608 )

The residential development site is shown edged in red on the plan below and includes a blue boundary which represents the public open space due to be delivered by the Vendor.

An opportunity to re-develop the Grade II Listed former Post Office building in Preston City Centre
A unique opportunity to acquire The Grade II listed former Post Office building, Preston.The area surrounding the former Post Office building is a focus for some of the City’s most exciting development over the coming years. The former Post Office lies at the heart of Preston, where the retail, business and civic functions of the city meet.The Fish Market canopy is being refurbished and could be included in any scheme for the Post Office.Parties interested in assuming responsibility for the next phase of its life are now sought. This will include its conversion to a viable uses that ensure this magnificent building is retained for future generations.The Council would want to see a scheme of sensitive adaptation and reuse which will respect the buildings heritage.

The property was constructed in the late 1990's or thereabouts and comprises a steel portal frame warehouse/ showroom facility. It is currently occupied by a clothing designer/importer and is fitted out to an extremely high standard throughout.

The eaves height is c 8M. In addition there is a substantial private/ secured yard area and extensive on-site parking.
( Agency Pilot Software Ref: 2039216 )

Location
The premises are prominently situated fronting Fylde Road (A583) at its junction with Water Lane and Tulketh Brow
approximately 1 mile to the north west of Preston City Centre.
Fylde Road is a busy vehicular route linking the city centre out towards the Fylde coast.

Description
The premises comprise a two-storey, mid terraced property providing predominantly open plan retail/office accommodation over ground and first floors. A ground floor rear extension accommodates kitchen and WC facilities.
The premises benefit from an extensive glazed display frontage to Fylde Road with roller shutters over.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following approximate net internal areas (NIA):-
m² ft²
Ground floor 46.27 498
First floor 39.58 426
Total 85.85 924

Services
We understand that the premises benefit from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The premises have a Rateable Value of £5,100.
Interested parties should, however, make their own enquiries of the local rating authority at Preston City Council (tel. 01772
906972).

Planning
The premises were previously used as offices under Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) of the Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended) but are considered suitable for a range of uses, subject to planning permission, if required.
Interested parties should however make their own enquiries of the local planning authority at Preston City Council (tel. 01772
906912).

Tenure
The premises are available to let by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease, terms to be agreed.
Alternatively our client will consider a sale of the premises.

Asking Rental
Offers in the region of £8,320 per annum.

Asking Price
Offers in the region of £97,500.

Location
The site is situated at the junction with the Freckleton bypass (A584) and Lytham Road in between the towns of Freckleton and
Warton with British Aerospace being less than 0.5 miles from the property. The A584 is the main arterial route which connects
Preston with Lytham.
The site enjoys a highly prominent position with significant frontage onto the bypass and the newly reconfigured junction at the
entrance to Highgate Park. The Highgate Park development is on going and will deliver 254 dwellings. Furthermore sites
immediately adjacent are either consented or development proposals are on going for a further 700 dwellings.
Warton is located circa 5 miles to the west of Preston and 2.5 miles to the east of Lytham.

Description
A flat island site formerly occupied by 2 residential bungalows being accessed from Lytham Road in a predominantly residential
area.

Site area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.36 hectares (0.884 acres) or thereabouts and is
delineated in red on the attached indicative scheme plan. Proposed Accommodation (in part of whole) Our client (S.T.P) will consider the development of units/premises ranging from 100 m² (1,000 ft²) or larger subject to terms and tenant covenant.

Services
It is understood that electricity is available within the site in addition to mains water and drainage. We are further advised that
gas is available within Lytham Road. We recommend parties interested in the freehold make their own separate enquiries
in this regard, particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is held freehold and available on both freehold or leasehold terms.

Planning
We understand that the site is located within the settlement boundary of a predominantly residential area therefore development will be acceptable in principal subject to planning considerations.
Given the high prominence of the site and being considered a gateway between Freckleton and Warton, suitable boundary
treatment and landscaping will require careful consideration in addition to the location of servicing and refuse.
Following informal discussions with the LPA we understand they accept the merits of a drive-thru or similar proposal albeit
subject to the scheme detail. Interested parties subject to the nature of their interest are recommended to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority, Fylde Borough Council (01253 658457).

Method of disposal
At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest either freehold or leasehold for either part or the whole site subject to
terms.

Location
The development is prominently situated within the Millennium City Office Park development, one of the regions modern prestigious business parks. The M6 motorway lies approximately ½ a mile distant at junction 31a providing easy access to the M55, M61 and M65 motorways all being within a short distance.
Immediate occupiers include EH Booths headquarter offices and distribution centre, James Hall (Spar) headquarter offices and
distribution centre and the Volkswagen Commercial Centre.
Please refer to the attached location plan.

Description
The suite occupies the right hand portion of a semi detached building being of steel portal frame construction incorporating feature glass and clad elevations beneath pitched roof.
Recently refurbished the suite provides open plan accommodation over 2 floors with separate offices and kitchen facilities.
The offices have been finished to a high standard with specification including the following:-
- Generally open plan floor space
- Double glazed windows
- Raised floors
- Suspended ceiling
- Category II lighting
- Male, female and disabled WC facilities
- Passenger lift
- Comfort cooling
- High quality landscaping
- Excellent working environment
- Up to 30 allocated car parking spaces

Services
We understand that all mains services are connected to the premises.

Accommodation
The accommodation has been estimated to extend to the following net internal floor areas:-
m² ft²
Ground floor 250 2,691
First floor 232 2,497
Total 482 5,188

Rating Assessment
As from April 2017 the premises are shown to have Rateable Values as follows:-
Ground floor To be re-assessed
First floor £24,250
Interested parties should, however, make their own enquiries of the local rating authority at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The premises have consent for use as offices falling within Class B1(a) of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended).
Interested parties should make their own enquiries of the local planning department at Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Tenure
The suite is available by way of a new lease on terms to be agreed.

Service Charge
A service charge will be levied for the landscaping and maintenance of the common areas.

Rental/Asking Price
£11.00 per ft². Alternatively our client may consider a sale of the long leasehold interest and is seeking offers in the region of £600,000.

VAT
All figures quoted are subject to VAT at the standard rate.

Money Laundering
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identification and confirmation of the source of funding will be required from the successful purchaser. Our client reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer received.

Location
The premises are located in a prominent and highly visible position fronting Blackpool Road (A5085), one of the main
vehicular thoroughfares around the north of Preston City Centre, at its’ junction with Ribbleton Avenue/Ribbleton Lane (B6243).
The property is situated approximately ¾ mile to the north east of Preston City Centre with the immediate vicinity comprising a mix of both commercial and residential land uses.
Nearby occupiers include Machine Mart and Betfred whilst Deepdale Retail Park is also located in close proximity.

Description
A very prominent detached property formerly being a bank providing accommodation over 2 floors being largely of traditional brick construction beneath pitched tile and flat felted roofs.
The ground floor provides a reception/showroom area with several private offices around the periphery in addition to a boiler room and walk-in safe. The first floor offers an open plan office plus store with kitchen and WC facilities.
Externally the property benefits from a tarmacadam forecourt suitable for parking of 6/7 cars in addition to an enclosed yard area to the rear. The approximate demise is delineated in red on the attached plan.

Accommodation
The premises extend to the following net internal floor area (NIA):-
m² ft²
Ground floor 96 1,033
First floor 62 667
Total 158 1,701

Services
We understand that the building benefits from mains connections to electricity (3-phase), gas, water and drainage.

Rating Assessment
The premises currently have a Rateable Value of £9,200.
Interested parties should, however, make their own separate enquiries of Preston City Council rating department (tel. 01772 906972).

Planning
The premises have an existing use generally within Class B1 (Offices) of the Town & Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended). Interested parties should make their own enquiries of Preston City Council planning department (tel: 01772 906912).

Tenure
The premises are available by way of a new new lease for a term of years to be agreed. Whilst it is not their preference our clients may consider selling their freehold interest.

Asking Rental
Offers in the region of £16,000 per annum.

See Details.

Location
The site is located fronting on to St Vincents Road within 250 metres of its junction with Garstang Road (A6) and situated in the heart of Fulwood which forms a very popular residential area of Preston.

Communication links are excellent with Preston City Centre being approximately 1.5 miles to the south. Junction 1 of the M55 motorway lies approximately 1 mile to the north accessed along Garstang Road (A6) and links direct with the M6 and the newly completed Broughton Bypass.

The site offers an excellent urban location providing immediate access to a wide range of education, retail and community facilities. Importantly, the site lies adjacent to the main campus of Preston College with the Royal Preston Hospital being within ½ mile. The immediate location of the site backs on to woodland to the south and west with Corpus Christi High School being immediately to the north and playing field to the east.

Description
A flat and rectangular tarmacadam surfaced car park with grassed area surrounding providing approximately 85 metres of frontage on to the adopted highway. The immediate surrounding area comprises of mixed residential and nonresidential institutions in addition to supporting recreational facilities. Fulwood is one of the more affluent locations within the wider Preston area.

Site Area
The gross site area has been estimated to extend to approximately 0.365 hectares (0.904 acres) and is delineated in red on the attached indicative site plan.

Services
It is understood that mains services are available within St Vincents Road, however, we advise that interested
parties make their own separate enquiries in this regard particularly in relation to capacities.

Tenure
The property is understood to be held freehold and will be sold with the benefit of vacant possession.

Planning
Within the current adopted Local Plan the site is identified as an existing primarily residential area which isn’t
affected by the adjacent Conservation Area or any Tree Preservation Orders. Historically our clients have had informal conversations with the Local Planning Authority in regards to the residential development of circa 10 no. 3 bedroomed dwellings which was, in principle, considered acceptable. Any interested party is advised to make their own investigations in this regard and direct any enquriies to the local planning authority Preston City Council (tel. 01772 906912).

Method of Sale
Conditional offers are invited for the freehold interest with the timescales for offers to be confirmed in due course. We would request that any conditions are clearly stated with the selected party being given the opportunity to undertake investigations prior to contract in order to arrive at a net payable figure.