Plot

Offered for sale by Modern Method of Auction (please see Material Information below for details), this former drill hall has been utilised as a light industrial unit since the 1970s and has not been in use for the past 7 years. It currently has a B1(c) commercial classification.

The existing building is in poor condition and is considered to require replacement, with scope for commercial or residential development, subject to the necessary consents. 

The building is not listed and has no architecturally important features, historic plaques or memorabilia.

The building has partial single-skin brick and partial timber panel elevations. The roof is cross-hipped with a dutch gable to the main roof line facing the road. There is an area of flat roof over the toilet block to the rear. The floor is laid with large stone/concrete slabs. It is unknown what foundations are beneath. The first floor space has been partially boarded to provide two mezzanine spaces, including an office with skylight and metal framed staircases rising up from the ground floor, and a store room with wooden staircase (not fit for purpose) from the ground floor.

The building has electricity, water and gas connected. The gas has been capped off for safety. There is also a mains drainage connection, although the current condition of the pipes from the building to the mains sewers is unknown.

The plot measures approximately 0.1 of an acre, with the front boundary set about 18'/5.6m from the road and the building set back about 33'/10m from the road. The Northern frontage measures approx. 70'/21.25m. The Eastern boundary measures approx. 68'/20.75m, the Southern boundary extends to about 66'/20m at it's widest point and 74'/22.5m from the front boundary at its furthest point, but tapers back in to the Western boundary, which is about 52'/15.75m. All measurements are approximate due to overgrown shrubs and no boundary structures.

There is unadopted land, assumed to belong to the highways agency, between the property and the road. The owners have had long-standing vehicular and pedestrian access over the land. The area each side of the access has been utilised for parking by the cottages opposite. There is currently no official parking offered with this property.

The boundaries are not currently fenced. Neighbouring properties have planted trees and constructed walls (partial) along their boundaries.

A planning application for replacement with a terrace of three two-bed houses with off-road parking and gardens was refused in 2022 [RR/2022/1370/P]. The Parish Council felt this was an over intensive expectation of the site. Another reason for the refusal was that no evidence had been provided to show that an attempt to sell for commercial purposes had been explored.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Rother District Council. The property is currently exempt from council tax (business rates apply).

Mains Gas, electricity (three phase), water and sewerage connected.

It is possible that asbestos may be present at the property. This has not been tested.

The property is located within the High Weald AONB but does not fall within the local conservation area.

The title has easements and we suggest you seek legal advice on the title. 

According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a very low risk of flooding.

Broadband coverage: Ofcom suggests that Superfast broadband is available at the property.

Mobile Coverage: Ofcome suggests that mobile coverage is likely from O2 but limited or unavailable with other major networks.

We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity.

We are not aware of planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.

Viewings through Burnetts Estate Agents.

Please note, all entry to the property is at your own risk. There are no disabled facilities or toilets available on site. Not suitable for children. Sturdy footwear should be worn.

GOTO INFORMATION

The information above has been provided by the vendor, agent and GOTO Group and may not be accurate. Please refer to the property’s Legal Pack. (You can download this once you have registered your interest against the property). This pack provides material information which will help you make an informed decision before proceeding. It may not yet include everything you need to know so please make sure you do your own due diligence as well.

Being Sold by GOTO Online Auction

Starting Bids from: £90,000

Buy it now option available

*Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which is typically no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid. Both the Starting Bid and Reserve Price can be subject to change. Our primary duty of care is to the vendor. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by GOTO Auctions. 

Please call or visit GOTO Online Auctions for more information.

This property is for sale by Online Auction. The Online Modern Method of Auction is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will have 56 working days to exchange and complete once the draft contract is received by the buyer’s solicitor (or 10 working days after receipt of the buyer’s premium, whichever is earlier). Allowing the additional time to exchange and complete on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer with be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee. The fee will be a fixed fee including the Vat, this secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to agree to our terms and conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found on the online Auction website or requested from our Auction Department. 

AUCTIONEER'S COMMENTS

The Buyer’s Premium secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and are paid in addition to the purchase price and are considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative. The buyer will be required to sign a Reservation form to confirm acceptance of terms prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation form and all terms and conditions can be found in the Legal Pack which can be downloaded for free from our website or requested from our Auction Department.

BUYER FEES

Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyer’s Premium of 3.6% of the purchase price including VAT (this is subject to a minimum amount of £6,600 including VAT) and a Legal Pack fee of £372 including VAT. This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is applicable if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.