195 High Street, Princess Parade, West Bromwich, B70 7QZ
Retail investment opportunity in West Bromwich
Guide price*
£435,000+
Plus fees
Sold for £400,000
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Wednesday 17th February 2021 @ 08:30AM
A freehold retail investment opportunity let to the established GR & MM Blackledge Plc. (Bodycare) at a passing rent of £65,000 pa.
Property Description
195 High Street comprises a purpose built ground floor shop with ancillary accommodation on the first floor. The property currently trades as an established Bodycare store. The ground floor extends to 2,368 square feet with a further 1,345 square feet of ancillary accommodation to the first floor.Location
The properties occupy a prominent position on the northern side of the pedestrianised High Street, in close proximity to the Tesco led New Square retail park , Queens Square and Kings Square shopping centres housing occupiers including Poundland, Boots the Chemist, Greggs, Superdrug, Iceland, Carphone Warehouse and H Samuel. Other nearby retailers include Argos, McDonald’s, Farmfoods, Heron Foods and New Look.Energy Performance Rating
D.Tenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancy.Tenancy Details
The property is let to GR & MM Blackledge PLC (trading as Bodycare) for a term of 9 years, expiring on 23/06/2025, at a passing rent of £65,000 pax. There is a rent review due on 24/06/2021.GR & MM Blackledge Plc is a retail group founded in 1970 and has been serving customers for over 45 years with current staffing levels of more than 1,500 employees. The company now trades as Bodycare from 130 stores (Source: www.bodycareplus.com).
Value Added Tax
We understand that VAT is chargeable on this transaction.Auctioneer's Note
Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.Remote Bidding Auction
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External viewings only.DISCLAIMER
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