1 Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1LY
Freehold Town Centre Investment Opportunity
Guide price*
£495,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction, for an undisclosed amount
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 13th July 2023 @ 09:00AM
A Prominent Freehold Town Centre Investment Opportunity Current Gross Income: £42,125 pa.
Property Description
The property comprises a substantial corner purpose built modern retail unit, extending to 7,353 sq.ft. (686.36 sq.m).Location
The Property occupies a prominent corner location in Walsall Town Centre at the junction of Park Street and Bradford Street. The subject property occupies a prime position on the pedestrianised Park Street, close to the Saddlers Shopping Centre and the Crown Wharf Retail Park. The principle Town Centre car parks serving Walsall are located within the Saddler's Shopping Centre (480 spaces) and Crown Wharf (650 spaces).Walsall is located approximately 10 miles north of Birmingham city centre and 8 miles east of Wolverhampton. The town benefits from excellent road communications located within 4 miles of the intersection of the M5/M6 motorways. Junction 9 and 10 of the M6 motorway lies within 2 miles of the western periphery of the town, thereby providing easy access to the remainder of the national motorway network.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Retail Banking Floor, fitted out to Santander's usual corporate design.First Floor: Staff Room, Staff WCs, Offices and Plant Room.
Second Floor: Internal storage.
Outside: There is a right of way and access to the rear of the property.
Energy Performance Rating
See legal pack.Tenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancy.Tenancy Details
The property is let in its entirety to Santander UK PLC for a term expiring on 14th July 2027, by way of a renewed 5 year lease. The tenant has been in occupation since December 2011. The passing rent is £42,125 per annum and there is a break clause on 15th July 2025.Tenant Profile
Santander UK Plc is a British bank wholly owned by the Spanish Santander Group and is one of the largest providers of mortgages and savings in the United Kingdom. The bank operates from over 800 branches, have approximately 20,000 employees, have over 14 million active customers and 64 corporate business centres. For further information visit www.santander.co.uk.Value Added Tax
We are advised that VAT is payable, although it is anticipated that the transaction will be dealt with by way of a TOGC.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.DISCLAIMER
Bond Wolfe or their Agents for the seller of these Lots give notification that any particulars contained within the catalogue/website are prepared to the best of their knowledge and include information that has been provided to them. Plans, photographs and room measurements (provided via a 3rd party) are provided as guidance only and should not be relied upon. All potential buyers should make their own enquiries and investigations to the accuracy of the information contained in these particulars or to obtain further information that is not provided which they deem to be important prior to bidding. Any amendments to the particulars that Bond Wolfe are aware of will be published on the addendum, which is available within the lot information.
LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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