59A Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JR
Freehold Grade II Listed Retail Investment Property Let to a National Covenant in Leamington Spa
Guide price*
£180,000+
Plus fees
Unsold
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 14th December 2023 @ 09:00AM
A Freehold Grade II Listed Retail Investment Property Let to a National Covenant Current Rental Income: £15,250
Property Description
The property comprises a freehold two story Grade II Listed property affording ground floor retail accommodation with ancillary areas above. The property extends to 393 sq.ft. ( 36.52 sq.m).Location
The property is situated on the popular retailing pitch of Warwick Street, right in the heart of Leamington Spa town centre and a short distance from The Parade (the town’s primary retailing pitch).Royal Leamington Spa is an attractive and affluent Spa town located in the heart of Warwickshire, approximately 2 miles east of Warwick, 8 miles South of Coventry and 18 miles southeast of Birmingham.
The town provides an attractive retail environment, comprising Regency and Victorian architecture set along wide, boulevard style streets. The town boasts a wide range of major national retailers as well as high end boutique style retailers and strong independent provision for both fashion and speciality shopping.
Notable nearby occupiers include Café Nero, Esquires, Green King, Oliver Bonas, Oxfam, and Tesco.
Energy Performance Rating
C.Tenure
Freehold – Subject to the existing tenancy.Tenancy Details
The entire property is let to Timpson Limited for a term of 10 years from 1st March 2018, expiring 29th February 2028, with no break clauses. The passing rent is £15,250 per annum.Tenant Profile
Timpson has been established since 1865 and is the UK’s leading retail service provider employing over 5,600 people, with 2,000 owned stores and 119 "Snappy Snaps" franchises throughout the UK and Ireland. For the year ending 1st October 2022 Timpson Limited reported a turnover of £182,927,000, a pre-tax profit of £24,723,000, shareholders’ funds and a net worth of £118,642,000 (Source: Experian 13.10.2023). Website: https://www.timpson.co.uk/Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is applicable on this transaction and it is anticipated the sale will be treated as a TOGC. Further details will be available within the legal pack.Auctioneer's Note
1. A member of Bond Wolfe has a vested interest in the property.2. Please note offers may be considered prior to the Auction Sale.
Viewings
External viewings only.DISCLAIMER
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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