



Status: Available
Price: Offers are invited for the freehold in the region of £250,000.00
Address: THE STRAND, BARNSTAPLE, NORTH DEVON EX31 1DR
Reference No: 869
A TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
C. 3,500 sq ft over two floors
Town centre development opportunity
Previously B1 office use or possible residential development (subject to p.p)
Well located office accommodation alternatively meeting hall, gymnasium, etc,. (subject to p.p)
LOCATION
Geographically, Barnstaple sits on the banks of the River Taw near the North Devon coastline. The area enjoys a unique topography with an extensive sandy beach coastline and close proximity to Exmoor National Park. Barnstaple has expanded from its market town origins, to become the areas Regional Centre. Several national house builders are completing residential developments within the town and its suburbs. Commercially the town contains many of the major national retailers and several edge of town developments have been completed. The sustained wealth and growth of the area has been enhanced following the building of the A361 linking North Devon to the M5 at Tiverton. The road network has been further enhanced following the construction of the new Barnstaple Bypass and downstream bridge.
THE SITUATION
The property is accessed across a private Mews style cobbled lane from The Strand (Customs House Yard) and sits immediately behind Perrins Accountants.
THE PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION
Believed to have originally been a cottage, the building was subsequently added to and reconfigured to more latterly form office accommodation over two floors totalling c. 3,500 sq ft. Principally of rendered stone and brick elevations with pitched and slated roofs.
THE PROPOSAL
Our clients are inviting offers for the freehold interest in the region of £250,000. Alternatively £24,500 p.a.x. leasehold.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Arranged over 2 floors, the accommodation extends to around 3,500 sq ft with a main open plan office to either floor having rooms off. There are toilet facilities and a small patio.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Cowling Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
1. The Particulars are set out in general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should seek their own professional advice.
2. All descriptions, dimensions and areas, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Cowling Commercial has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of Cowling Commercial, nor into any contract on behalf of the Vendors.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by any intending purchaser in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1993
1. All measurements are approximate.
2. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact Cowling Commercial and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. We do our utmost to comply with this Act in full. However we are also trying to represent our clients’ properties in their high possible light, as such we may use summer photographs to promote some properties.
VIEWING
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, Cowling Commercial, Commercial House, 11 The Strand, Barnstaple, North Devon. EX31 1EU
TEL: (01271) 375555 FAX: (01271) 377674
SURVEY AND VALUATION
Cowling Commercial have an experienced fully qualified Chartered Surveyor who will provide Survey/Valuation and planning and development advice on any business being purchased. Contact Charlotte Luckett MRICS if you require professional services.