About the property

To Let ... Warehouse/Workshop 12,114 sq ft (1,125 sq m).The premises are located on the Barton Hill Trading Estate which is situated on the bank of the Feeder Canal to the north of Feeder Road and adjacent to the industrial area of St Philips.LOCATIONBarton Hill Trading Estate is 1 mile east of Bristol Temple Meads Station which offers excellent services to London, the South West and South Wales. The Trading Estate is close to the St Philips Causeway giving direct access to Junction 3 of the M32 motorway which lies approximately 1 mile north of the Estate and provides a direct route to the M4 and M5 interchange 8 miles to the north.DESCRIPTIONSection A comprises a storage area and former workshop. The storage area fronts Maze Street and has a minimum eaves height of 16 ft (4.87 m); access will be via a roller shutter door, height 16 ft (4.87 m), width 19 ft 6 in (5.94 m). Backing onto the rear of the storage area there is a workshop including toilets which fronts Great Western Lane. There is also a small reception office linking the approach from the Great Western Lane car park with the workshop area.Section B includes a small office fronting Maze Street with a storage room over. The remainder of the Unit is suitable for storage or industrial processes and has a minimum eaves height of 10 ft (3.05 m). There is an additional electric controlled roller shutter door height 7 ft 11 in (2.4 m), width 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m).The walls of the premises are of stone and brickwork. The various pitched roofs are covered with tiles and corrugated sheeting and incorporate a number of roof lights and lamps throughout.Three phase electricity, gas and normal mains services are connected to the property. There are two overhead gas heaters in Section A, a burglar alarm system, fluorescent strip lights and lamps throughout.Externally there is an ample forecourt fronting Maze Street, a car parking area fronting Great Western Lane and a small secure external storage area including paint and petroleum stores of brick construction.The building for the last 18 years has been used as a wholesale cash and carry for automotive parts.FLOOR AREAThe approximate gross internal floor areas are as follows: 3,200 sq ft (297 sq m) ... Section A Storage area 5,726 sq ft (532 sq m) ... Workshop 3,188 sq ft (296 sq m) ... Section B (includes 245 sq ft (23 sq m) 1st floor store)12,114 sq ft (1,125 sq m)LEASE TERMSThe premises are available by way of an assignment of a full repairing and insuring lease for a term of 12 years from 25th December 2002.RENTAL£36,000 per annumBUSINESS RATESWe have been verbally informed by Bristol City Council, Business Rates Department that the following rateable value is applicable:Rateable Value: £18,250.00 Rates Payable 2008/2009:£8,431.50 (standard rate 0.462)SERVICE CHARGEThere is a Landlord's Estate Charge in connection with the upkeep and maintenance of the common parts of the Trading Estate. There is a separate maintenance charge for the fire alarm system.LEGAL COSTSThe in-going tenant will be responsible for the Landlord's proper legal costs incurred in connection with this transaction.PLANNINGThe property has most recently been used for B8 (storage and distribution) uses under the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local billing authority Bristol City Council.EPCAvailable on requestTHE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.