Description
The property comprises a detached building utilised for engineering use, being of steel portal frame construction with brick/block walls surmounted by steel sheet clad elevations and a similarly clad roof. There is pedestrian and vehicular door (x2) access with main workshop and stores areas plus allocated offices, staff and WC facilities. It has a minimum working height of 3.5m, lighting and heating throughout together with a self-contained loading, circulation and parking yard area.
LOCATION
The site occupies a prominent position within the North Tyne Industrial Estate off Whitley Road in Benton to the east of Newcastle. Neighbouring occupiers include Travis Perkins, Howdens and Screwfix.
Services
We understand that mains gas, water, electricity, and drainage supplies are available and connected to the property. These have not been tested and interested parties are advised to make their own investigations to the relevant utility service providers.
town & country planning
The building appears to be currently utilised as a mixture of industrial, storage and office use but we await confirmation of the formal consented use from the Local Planning Authority.
Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations with the Local Planning Authority.
Tenure
The property is available For Sale subject to the occupational lease to Kiowa Limited which is drafted on Full Repairing & Insuring terms (subject to a schedule of condition) for 10 years from 4th October 2023, with a 5th year upwards only rent review (to Market Rent) and 5th year Tenant only break clause at 3rd October 2028. The property is leased on a stepped rent with the sellers intending to top-up to the headline figure of £79,000 per annum exclusive.
The property is held by way of a long-leasehold interest with just 86 years unexpired at a peppercorn rent.
vat
VAT may be charged in addition to the price at the prevailing rate, albeit it is expected that the sale will be progressed as a TOGC.
legal costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in documenting the transaction.