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Mixed use for sale

Carnglas Road, Sketty, Swansea
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Mixed use
1806
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Key information

TenureLeasehold | 881 yrs left
Ground rent£12.12 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
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Features and description

  • Retail unit occupied for use as a printing shop to the front with adjoining workshop to rear
  • Total floor area of 167.80 sq.m (1,806.20 sq. ft.)
  • Established trading location within close proximity to main intersection
  • Potential to be sub divided to comprise two or three self contained units (subject to the necessary statutory consents)
The subject property comprises a semi-detached, two-storey, extended commercial premises currently occupied for use as a printing shop over the original building, together with a self-contained single storey workshop/ storage unit located to the rear, measuring approximately 167.80 sq.m (1,806.20 sq. ft.) in total.

The ground floor, which can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front via a standard sales display window comprises a sales area with a depth of 11.57m. The main sales area is supported by ancillary accommodation immediately to the rear of the main sales area and over the first floor, which briefly comprises various office rooms at first floor level with additional staff kitchen and w.c. facilities located to the rear.

The remaining accommodation comprises a self-contained workshop unit, which was previously occupied as a small production/ manufacturing area for the printing shop. The workshop unit can be accessed both internally, to the rear of the ancillary accommodation supporting the main sales area or alternatively via a separate driveway to the right hand side elevation of the original building. We therefore advise that the subject premises has the potential to be sub-divided into two or possibly three separate commercial/ residential units (subject to obtaining the necessary statutory consents).

Externally, we also note that the subject premises benefits from a single driveway over the side elevation, which can be accessed directly off Carnglas Road to the front.

Description - The subject property comprises a semi-detached, two-storey, extended commercial premises currently occupied for use as a printing shop over the original building, together with a self-contained single storey workshop/ storage unit located to the rear, measuring approximately 167.80 sq.m (1,806.20 sq. ft.) in total.

The ground floor, which can be accessed directly off the main pedestrian walkway to the front via a standard sales display window comprises a sales area with a depth of 11.57m. The main sales area is supported by ancillary accommodation immediately to the rear of the main sales area and over the first floor, which briefly comprises various office rooms at first floor level with additional staff kitchen and w.c. facilities located to the rear.

The remaining accommodation comprises a self-contained workshop unit, which was previously occupied as a small production/ manufacturing area for the printing shop. The workshop unit can be accessed both internally, to the rear of the ancillary accommodation supporting the main sales area or alternatively via a separate driveway to the right hand side elevation of the original building. We therefore advise that the subject premises has the potential to be sub-divided into two or possibly three separate commercial/ residential units (subject to obtaining the necessary statutory consents).

Externally, we also note that the subject premises benefits from a single driveway over the side elevation, which can be accessed directly off Carnglas Road to the front.

Location - The property is situated along an established mixed use location, within close proximity to the main intersection and thoroughfare between Carnglas Road and Tycoch Road in the Tycoch area of Swansea.

Tycoch is a popular residential and commercial suburb of Swansea City Centre, which is situated approximately 2 miles away in an easterly direction.

Neighbouring occupiers include barbers, pharmacy, hot food takeaways, together with Cooperative Convenience Store which is located within the immediate vicinity of the subject premises.

The property is considered to be reasonably well situated for its existing use.

Accommodation - The subject premises affords the following approximate dimensions and areas:

Retail Unit

GROUND FLOOR

Net Internal Area: 56.19 sq.m (604.82 sq. ft.)

Sales Area: 42.73 sq.m (459.94 sq. ft.)

Shop Depth: 11.57m (37’11”)

Internal Width (max): 4.75m (15’7”)

Ancillary: 13.46 sq.m (144.88 sq. ft.)
which briefly comprises the following.

Staff Kitchen: 3.03m x 2.78m

W.C. Facilities
accessed off the main sales area.

Industrial

Gross Internal Area: 75.71 sq.m (815.02 sq. ft.)

Workshop: 6.55m x 11.56m
Accessed independently off the driveway to the front. subdivided in part to comprise a staff kitchen area and two store rooms.

FIRST FLOOR

Net Internal Area: 35.90 sq.m (386.42 sq. ft.)

Office (front): 4.83m x 3.51m
with access to.

Office (middle): 2.88m x 3.74m

Office (rear): 2.78m x 3.56m

Rates - As stated on the VOA website the Rateable Value for the subject premises is as follows:

Rateable Value (2023): £7,900

The Welsh Government set the multiplier according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and for the financial year 2025/26 the multiplier will be 0.568.

Rates relief for small business with a rateable value up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief and those with a rateable value between £6,001 and £12,000 will receive relief that will be reduced on a tapered basis from 100% to zero.

We advise that all enquiries should be made with the Local Authority Rates Department to verify this information. For further information visit .

Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of VAT. Our client reserves the right to levy VAT on this transaction (where applicable).

Terms And Tenure - The subject premises is available for sale (subject to contract), to be sold with vacant possession.

We note that our client’s interest is held on a Long Leasehold interest for a term of 1,000 years from 29th September 1906 (881 years unexpired), which is subject to the payment of a nominal ground rent.

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Astleys Commercial - Swansea
Astleys Commercial - Swansea
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Astleys is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is one of South West Wales’ leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. The firm has been established since 1863, which is run by a group of esteemed chartered surveyors with over 158 years of experience. We offer sound and professional advise covering all aspect of commercial property such as Agency, Acquisitions, Valuations, Rating, Rent Reviews, Dilapidations, Business Transfers and Licenced Trade. Astleys actively covers the commercial property market throughout South and  West Wales including areas such as Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli,  Bridgend, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
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