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EPC rating: B
House
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Superb opportunity for commercial occupiers & residential developers
- Additional 0.4 acre plot available
- Situated on the outskirts of historic priory town
- 79 car parking spaces
FREEHOLD OFFICE BUILDING SITUATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE HISTORIC PRIORY TOWN, CHRISTCHURCH WITH AN ADDITIONAL 0.4 ACRE PLOT AVAILABLE CURRENTLY USED AS CAR-PARKING (60 SPACES)
Christchurch is located approximately 6 miles east of Bournemouth, 11 miles east of Poole and 26 miles south-west of Southampton
The town¿s harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings have made Christchurch a popular tourist destination
The area benefits from quick access to the M27 via the A337 and A35. Christchurch railway station is approximately 2.7 miles to the west which provides direct services to Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Winchester and London Waterloo.
Spectrum House occupies a prominent position fronting Grange Road and is approximately 2.3 miles east of the town centre. Grange Road is accessed directly from the A377 Highcliffe Road.
By Car
Bournemouth 6 miles
Poole 11 miles
Southampton 26 miles
London 105 miles
By Train
Bournemouth 8 minutes
Poole 20 minutes
Southampton 29 minutes
London Waterloo 1 hour 51 minutes.
Spectrum House is a detached three storey office building occupying a prominent position fronting Grange Road. The main entrance at the front of the building leads to a reception area and the central core, where there are stairs and a lift providing access to all of the floors. The accommodation is predominantly open plan, but partitions have been installed to create separate offices/meeting rooms. There are male and female cloakrooms and kitchenette facilities on each floor. There is a garden area to the rear of the building, 5 car-parking spaces at the front and 74 car-parking spaces in the car-park opposite the building.
Specification
- Carpets
- Recessed lighting
- Suspended ceiling
- Heating/cooling
- Lift
- Cloakrooms & kitchenette facilities on each floor
EPC Rating B - 39
Rateable Value - Current: £197,000 (from 1.4.23) // £247,000 (from 1.4.26)
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Total
sq m
813
390
380
1,583
sq ft
8,748
4,195
4,089
17,032
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession. The premises are held under Title No: DT330293. There is a sub-station in the north-east corner of the car-park.
Price / VAT - £1.95m (one million, nine hundred and fifty thousand pounds). We have been informed by our client that the premises are
currently not elected for VAT.
Planning - Most recent use - Offices.
Listing - The building is not listed.
Conservation Area - The building is not in a conservation area.
Tree Preservation Orders - There are no TPO¿s on the site.
Permitted Development Rights - Spectrum House could be subject to PD in accordance with Class MA of Part 3 of the Town & Country (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, as amended. This allows the conversion of Class E commercial buildings to Class C3
residential without the need to apply for planning permission. A prior Approval Application would need to meet the test of
conditions (a.-i.) of Class MA. Interested parties are advised to contact the local Planning Department at BCP Council.
ADDITIONAL PLOT OF LAND AT GRANGE ROAD
DESCRIPTION / PLOT AREA - The plot is located approximately 300m from Spectrum House. The plot is concrete surfaced, extends to approximately 0.4 acres and is currently arranged to provide 60 car-parking spaces.
TENURE/CURRENT PERMITTED USE - Freehold with vacant possession. The plot is part of Title No: DT426941 and when sold, a separate Title number will be registered. The Title contains a restrictive covenant not to use the area for any other purpose other than a car-park for the parking of motor vehicles or bicycles for a period of 20 years from 9.11.2016.
PRICE - £300,000 We have been informed by our client that the plot is currently not elected for VAT.
MARKETING/TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Please contact the agent for a link to the Data Room, which includes Title information, floor plans, technical reports and other information.
VIEWINGS - Please contact the sole agents, Goadsby - LYNSEY CAUNTER, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.
IDENTIFICATION - Under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Financial Sanctions, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.
These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form an offer or contract. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO CONTRACT, ALL MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATE. Agents note: At no time have we undertaken a structural survey and services have not been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as necessary, to the structural integrity of the premises and condition/working order of services, plant or equipment.
Christchurch is located approximately 6 miles east of Bournemouth, 11 miles east of Poole and 26 miles south-west of Southampton
The town¿s harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings have made Christchurch a popular tourist destination
The area benefits from quick access to the M27 via the A337 and A35. Christchurch railway station is approximately 2.7 miles to the west which provides direct services to Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Winchester and London Waterloo.
Spectrum House occupies a prominent position fronting Grange Road and is approximately 2.3 miles east of the town centre. Grange Road is accessed directly from the A377 Highcliffe Road.
By Car
Bournemouth 6 miles
Poole 11 miles
Southampton 26 miles
London 105 miles
By Train
Bournemouth 8 minutes
Poole 20 minutes
Southampton 29 minutes
London Waterloo 1 hour 51 minutes.
Spectrum House is a detached three storey office building occupying a prominent position fronting Grange Road. The main entrance at the front of the building leads to a reception area and the central core, where there are stairs and a lift providing access to all of the floors. The accommodation is predominantly open plan, but partitions have been installed to create separate offices/meeting rooms. There are male and female cloakrooms and kitchenette facilities on each floor. There is a garden area to the rear of the building, 5 car-parking spaces at the front and 74 car-parking spaces in the car-park opposite the building.
Specification
- Carpets
- Recessed lighting
- Suspended ceiling
- Heating/cooling
- Lift
- Cloakrooms & kitchenette facilities on each floor
EPC Rating B - 39
Rateable Value - Current: £197,000 (from 1.4.23) // £247,000 (from 1.4.26)
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Total
sq m
813
390
380
1,583
sq ft
8,748
4,195
4,089
17,032
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession. The premises are held under Title No: DT330293. There is a sub-station in the north-east corner of the car-park.
Price / VAT - £1.95m (one million, nine hundred and fifty thousand pounds). We have been informed by our client that the premises are
currently not elected for VAT.
Planning - Most recent use - Offices.
Listing - The building is not listed.
Conservation Area - The building is not in a conservation area.
Tree Preservation Orders - There are no TPO¿s on the site.
Permitted Development Rights - Spectrum House could be subject to PD in accordance with Class MA of Part 3 of the Town & Country (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, as amended. This allows the conversion of Class E commercial buildings to Class C3
residential without the need to apply for planning permission. A prior Approval Application would need to meet the test of
conditions (a.-i.) of Class MA. Interested parties are advised to contact the local Planning Department at BCP Council.
ADDITIONAL PLOT OF LAND AT GRANGE ROAD
DESCRIPTION / PLOT AREA - The plot is located approximately 300m from Spectrum House. The plot is concrete surfaced, extends to approximately 0.4 acres and is currently arranged to provide 60 car-parking spaces.
TENURE/CURRENT PERMITTED USE - Freehold with vacant possession. The plot is part of Title No: DT426941 and when sold, a separate Title number will be registered. The Title contains a restrictive covenant not to use the area for any other purpose other than a car-park for the parking of motor vehicles or bicycles for a period of 20 years from 9.11.2016.
PRICE - £300,000 We have been informed by our client that the plot is currently not elected for VAT.
MARKETING/TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Please contact the agent for a link to the Data Room, which includes Title information, floor plans, technical reports and other information.
VIEWINGS - Please contact the sole agents, Goadsby - LYNSEY CAUNTER, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.
IDENTIFICATION - Under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Financial Sanctions, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.
These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form an offer or contract. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO CONTRACT, ALL MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATE. Agents note: At no time have we undertaken a structural survey and services have not been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as necessary, to the structural integrity of the premises and condition/working order of services, plant or equipment.
About this agent

Client Testimonial: “Found your representatives at the first meeting very professional and well prepared which is why we chose them to sell our property” An established brand since 1958, Goadsby opened its doors in Poole over 20 years ago and is now the largest independent estate agent in the area. With 19 local sales offices we have access to an extended network of buyers, offering wider exposure and providing you with the best opportunity to sell your property. Our Poole office is led by Matthew Cowley who has an extensive knowledge of the local area and a wealth of experience in an array of properties, including new homes. The office is set in a prime location in between the busy Town Centre by The George Roundabout & Poole Hospital. DRIVEN and FOCUSED on CUSTOMER SERVICE – we lead the way with innovations to ensure the very best marketing for your property: Bespoke brochures, floor plans on all listings, on-line audio tours, open houses, professional photography, HOMES of DISTINCTION, multi-listing to neighbouring Goadsby branches, guaranteed exposure of your property in our High Street window. We are there when you need us and welcome any enquiry relating to any aspect of the moving process. Client Testimonial: “Very friendly and helpful, took any concerns away for me in the selling process. Thanks’’











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