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Download Details Print Ask A QuestionMixed Use High Quality Investment - 100% Securely Let to NHS Trust
- 2 unique high-quality Freehold buildings
- 100% let to NHS Trust on 2 leases
- Bridge House; Newly converted NHS offsite catering facility supplying Derriford Hospital (B2 Commercial Kitchen Use)
- Riverford House; occupied and operated as NHS Training Facility
- Extensive tenant fit out
- WAULT 6.37
- Well presented, and landscaped Business Park location
- Easily accessible established mixed-use area
- Flexible floor plates
- Total rent £178,570 pax (avg £10.48 psf)
ACCOMMODATION
From management records provided we understand that the building provides the following areas:-
Bridge House sq m sq ft
Ground floor NIA 383.92 4,132
First floor NIA 407.13 4,382
Total area 791.05 8,515
GIA 830 8,930
N.B. The building was provided to the tenant stripped out and the tenant must reinstate two open plan office floors upon vacation.
Riverford House sq m sq ft
Ground floor 381.54 4,107
First floor 410.41 4,418
Total area 791.95 8,524
GRAND TOTAL 1,583 17,039
Commercial Funding
Having been in the trade for many years we have established good connections in the finance sector. Our association with these Banks and Commercial Brokers mean that we are able to offer you introductions to competitive finance packages, for a new purchase or refinance purposes alike. Whether it is initial advice on your likely purchase level or if you are at the point of making an offer, you will often be able to achieve preferential rates, possibly saving you thousands of pounds. Please call for more information.
Important Notice
JD Commercial for themselves, and for the Vendors of this property whose Agents they are, give notice that:
- 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.
- 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.
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Viewing
By strict appointment through the selling Agents, JD Commercial, 42 Ridgeway Drive, Bideford, North Devon. EX39 1TW
TEL: (01237) 424053 / 07868 846357 E-MAIL: [email protected]
PROPOSAL
The opportunity is offered for £2,250,000 (two million, two hundred and fifty thousand pounds) subject to contract and exclusive of VAT. An acquisition at this level equates to a Net Initial Yield of 7.46% after an allowance for purchasers cost of 6.33%. On a total combined floor area of 17,039 sq ft this equates to a capital value of £132 per sq ft overall.
LOCATION & CONNECTIVITY
Plymouth is the second largest city on the South Coast of England and after Bristol, the largest in the South West with a resident population of 264,700. There are a further 100,000 in its travel-to-work area. The City has an economic output of £5.03 billion, 110,300 jobs and it plans to get bigger by growing its population and expanding its economy.
Britain's Ocean City nestles in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Dartmoor National Park to the North, whilst the natural harbour of Plymouth Sound creates the Southern Border with the Rivers Plym and Tamar on either side. Plymouth is renowned for its maritime history, which includes Drake and the Pilgrim Fathers.
The Marine Industry Sector is extremely important in the City with 300 firms employing around 13,600 people. Plymouth University is one of the largest centres for marine excellence in Europe. Plymouth is also one of 8 freeport locations within the UK. For more information please visit Freeport - Plymouth and South Devon Freeport (pasdfreeport.com).
The City has excellent road connections with the A38 linking west to Cornwall and east to the national motorway network at Junction 31 of the M5 motorway at Exeter. Plymouth's mainline railway station provides regular services to London Paddington of just over three hours. There are also other direct services to Bristol, the Midlands, the North, Scotland and South Wales
Exeter Airport is approximately 50 miles away and Newquay Airport is approximately 45 miles away.
SITUATION
Bridge House and Riverford House form part of the uniquely designed and contemporary Forrester's Business Park, in Estover, Plymouth.
Access is via Estover Close within the well established Estover Industrial Estate, approximately 4 miles to the northeast of Plymouth city centre. Forresters Industrial Estate and Forresters Business Park are some of the newer additions to the area and provide high quality business accommodation.
The strategically located park benefits from close proximity and ease of access to the A38 Devon Expressway, attractive landscaped grounds, bounded by mature trees and views across to Dartmoor National Park. It is a popular yet tranquil mixed-use area with office, industrial and residential uses within the vicinity.
SPECIFICATION
Bridge House was granted planning permission earlier this year for a change of use from offices (use class E (c )(ii)) to commercial kitchens (use class B2) with ancillary storage and distribution (use class B8) and construction of new plant room, bin and cycle stores, M&E equipment and changes to the layout. It has been subject to extensive investment by the NHS, who have fully fitted it out as the commercial kitchen and food preparation facility serving Derriford Hospital. Bridge House benefits from:-
➢ W/C facilities and a shower
➢ Onsite car-parking surrounding the building offering 40 spaces (Ratio of 1:213 sq ft)
➢ Constructed in January 2008
Riverford House is an attractive modern building currently fitted out and operated as a specialist training centre by the NHS. The specification includes:-
➢ Well-presented internal finishes
➢ Air conditioning (heating & cooling)
➢ Passenger lift
➢ Under floor power boxes
➢ Perimeter trunking
➢ Category II lighting
➢ Suspended ceilings
➢ W/C facilities
➢ Flexible floor plates designed to be suitable for a single user or shared multi-let occupancy (subject to sub-division works)
➢ 35 car parking spaces (1: 213 sq ft ratio)
➢ Constructed in March 2009
SERVICE CHARGE
There is a service charge payable by the tenants in lieu of estate wide services and maintenance. Further information is available in the information pack.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An information pack is available from the agents.
SERVICES
It is understood that the property is connected to mains water, drainage and electricity with gas newly provided to Bridge House. No testing of any of the services has been carried out by JD Commercial and parties are recommended to make their own enquiries. Only through testing by an appropriately qualified contractor can categorical confirmation as to the condition and serviceability of all mechanical and electrical installations be provided.
EPC / MEES
Bridge House - C – expiry 17 April 2032 Riverford House - C – expiry 17 April 2032
TENURE AND TENANCIES
Freehold, subject to the existing tenancies. The buildings are held as part of a larger estate under our clients ownership comprising title DN520797 and DN547336. Upon agreement of a sale the titles will be split, plans of the proposed split are available from the agents.
The freehold is subject to the following existing tenancies:-
Bridge House and Riverford House are 100% let under separate leases to NHS Trust- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.
Bridge House:
➢ 10 year Term from 29/09/22 expiring 28/09/32 (Over 9 years to expiry)
➢ 5 year Rent Review
➢ In excess of 6 years to Tenant Break 29/09/29
➢ Rent Review-upwards only to Market Rent
➢ Passing Rent - £89,300 pax
➢ Price per sqf - £10.49 (based on 8,515 sqf NIA)
➢ Repairs; FRI and Reinstatement clause
➢ Subject to SOC
➢ Use within B1 B2 and B8
Riverford House:
➢ Lease start – 23/05/22 Lease end 23/05/27
➢ Break clause for the tenant will be on 25/03/2025, awaiting completion of a deed of variation
➢ Annual rent - £89,270 pax
➢ Price per sqf - £10.47 (based on 8,524 sq ft)
➢ FRI subject to SOC
➢ Use – within B1 & D1 (under old use class)
COMBINED SUMMARY
WAULT 6.37 WAULT to Break 3.87 Total Rent £178,570 pax (average £10.48 psf)
COVEANT INFORMATION
Both buildings are fully let to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), which is one of the few NHS trusts in the country to fulfil four distinct roles in the peninsula health and care system; including community and social care, mental health, acute, specialist and tertiary services. The Trust has a secondary care catchment population of 475,000 with a wider peninsula population of almost 2,000,000 people who can access it's specialist services. They are also a regional specialist teaching trust in partnership with the University of Plymouth and working with Plymouth Marjon University. (Source: plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)
LEGAL FEES
Each party to be responsible for their own legal fees in relation to this transaction.
MONEY LAUNDERING
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JD Commercial will require any purchaser to provide proof of identity and address
FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIEWINGS
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the joint sole agents.
JD Commercial, James Doble, 07868 846357, [email protected]
Vickery Holman, Clare Cochrane, 07921 058089, [email protected]
Vickery Holman, Joanne High, 07525 984443, [email protected]
VAT
VAT is applicable to the price.