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Features and description
- Valuable freehold premises in Braunton
- With car park to the rear
- In the centre of the village
- Double fronted shop/offices
- Circa 668 sq ft to the ground floor
- Around 200 sq ft to the first floor
- Ideal for variety of uses
- May convert to residential, subject to necessary planning consent
In the centre of Braunton fronting onto The Square only a few yards from Webbers Estate Agents the premises are in a convenient spot close to all amenities. Within level walking distance is the public Library where there is a public car park. Braunton is a large village situated 5 miles west of Barnstaple. It is one of the largest villages in Devon with a population at the 2021 census of 10,217 people and the area attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. Nearby are the surfing villages of Croyde, Puttsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe.
THE PREMISES
Most recently used as a solicitor's offices and prior to that as a finance brokers, the premises were originally arranged as a double fronted shop but is now utilised as a ground floor reception office plus three further interview offices and cloakroom. A bespoke fitted spiral staircase at the rear leads to a first floor open plan office and kitchenette as well as a second larger cloakroom (formerly a bathroom). There is a large roof void with loft ladder for access, it is fully boarded with two Velux roof lights. A door in the corner of the first floor rear room leads to a communal lobby shared with the flat next door and an external door leads outside to the rear external staircase. In effect this makes it very easy to convert the first floor from offices back to a one bedroom flat. Indeed, the entire property or just the first floor has the potential to convert to residential use, subject to planning. Alternatively, the ground floor can be used as a shop or office. There is a rear car park with space for up to four cars and is accessed from Dyers Close. To the side is an alleyway giving direct access to The Square by foot. There is a secure lean to store at the rear of the premises. The property has electric slim line heaters as well as a secure alarm system and good internet connection.
THE PROPOSAL
We are instructed to sell the freehold of the entire building. This includes the flat at first floor on the left which has been sold off on a long lease. The tenant pays a ground rent of £100 per annum as well as 25% of the maintenance and upkeep of the entire building. The former solicitor's office at ground floor and first floor right hand side of the building is offered with vacant possession.
Rooms
Ground Floor
Reception/Office 3.05m x 2.8m
Office 3.56m x 2.36m
WC
Office 4.65m x 3.05m
Office 2.64m x 2.29m
Office 3.05m x 2.64m
First Floor
Office 3.05m x 2.57m
WC
Kitchen
VAT
We understand that our client has not opted to charge VAT. All interested parties should make their own enquiries of HMRC.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.
RATEABLE VALUE
£7,500 UBR, as of April 2023, 47.9p in the £. Our Rateable Value figure has been obtained from the Business Valuation website at the time of the property detail going to print, however, we would advise all applicants make their own enquiries via the Valuation Office or website regarding this figure.
Small Business Rate relief (100%) may apply as the Rateable Value is below £12,000.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
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