Industrial unit

The property comprises a self-contained brick-built building, previously occupied by Percy Gilkes Wholesalers together with a number of external unused buildings to the boundary of the site, each in need of refurbishment. The main building measures 11m x 24.69 m, constructed around a steel frame and incorporating a steel pitched roof truss with a height to eaves of 3.37m with full length glazed roof light.  A 2-storey office block fronting Station Approach provides ancillary office and storage and WC facilities and accommodation.

The current use for the property is B8 Warehousing and Distribution. We consider that the site, subject to planning and the usual consents being obtained, may suit nursery occupiers, health users, residential uses, quasi residential uses e.g., care homes / specialist care home operators and other uses e.g., retail, trade counter, restaurant, as well as community and religious users.

The surrounding area is currently subject to a number of planning applications and consents for a number of development schemes including mainly residential consents.  Further information is available from White Commercial Surveyors.

The property has an EPC rating of G.  Further information and the report on the premises are available.  We are advised that both renewal of the existing gas boiler and change to the lighting are the main areas of improvement required to improve the EPC to acceptable standards.

The premises are available on a freehold basis, with offers invited in excess of £500,000.  Consideration will be given to granting a lease on the property, further information is available from White Commercial.

Banbury is situated at Junction 11 of the London to Birmingham M40 with a population approaching 50,000 and a catchment of approximately 160,000. The site and buildings are situated adjacent to Banbury Town Centre and Banbury’s Castle Quay Waterfront and Canal Shopping Development and all town centre amenities, including Banbury’s main Bus Station. The building is located in a prominent position fronting Station Approach and the car parks for Banbury’s Mainline London to Birmingham Station - Chiltern Railways.