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Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BS
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SOLD: RARELY AVAILABLE PERIOD PROPERTIES
3,471 SQ FT
(322 SQ M) GIA Approx |
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Further details on the property and commercial terms on
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Description:
The premises comprise 3 substantial
period properties located over ground, first, second and third floor / attic
levels, believed to have been built in the early 1600’s. The premises are
currently laid out as retail to the ground floor with upper parts being of a
residential nature. Each ground floor shop is self-contained with 58 West
Street being currently let on a tenancy (see details below). Please note that
there is a rear access from Church Street. The premises are listed and lie
within a Conservation area. It should be noted that the premises have a
historical past in that William Mullins, a Pilgrim Father, lived in the house
for a substantial period of time prior to sailing on the Mayflower to America
on the 16 September 1620. In this regard please see an extract from a
historical pamphlet (documents listed below).
Location:
58, 59 and 60 West Street, Dorking are
located within the heart of the antiques area of Dorking town centre and are
surrounded by numerous listed buildings. Dorking benefits from good road
communications being approximately 5 miles south of Junction 5 of the M25 via
the A24 which provides onward access to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports. The
premises front onto the A25 which provides access to both Guildford and
Reigate. Dorking West railway station, with links to Guildford and Reigate, is
approximately 1/2 a mile north of the premises while Dorking mainline station
is close by providing frequent services to London Waterloo and Victoria. All
town centre amenities and local authority car parks are within easy walking
distance of the premises.
Documents: (pdf opens new window)
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sq m |
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Number 58 |
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Ground floor |
422 |
39.21 |
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First floor |
231 |
21.46 |
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Second Floor |
222 |
20.62 |
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Third Floor |
153 |
14.21 |
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Total |
1,028 |
95.50 |
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Number 59 |
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Ground floor |
435 |
40.41 |
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First floor |
394 |
36.60 |
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Second Floor |
222 |
20.62 |
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Third Floor |
153 |
14.21 |
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Total |
1,204 |
111.86 |
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Number 60 |
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Ground floor |
472 |
43.85 |
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First floor |
400 |
37.16 |
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Second Floor |
367 |
34.10 |
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Total |
1,239 |
115.11 |
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Grand Total |
3,471 |
322.47 |
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• Rarely available freehold buildings in West Street.
• Suitable for conversion of the upper parts to residential and
further development in the substantial rear garden (subject to planning).
• Previously occupied by William Mullins, a Pilgrim Father, who sailed
on the Mayflower to America in 1620. |
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Site Area 0.0522 hectares Please note that we have been
informed that the premises have an established use on the first floors and
upper parts above as residential. Furthermore, it is likely that further
development could be carried out in the rear garden area where there is
currently a dilapidated store.
We would draw your attention to various Local Authority
policies with regard to development in listed buildings and conservation areas.
You will also note there are some extracts from the Mole Valley local plan oin
the documentation section. Hurst Warne can give no warranty as to the
correctness of these extracts and we would recommend that you discuss the
matter direct with Mole Valley Council Planning Department.
As stated above Mole Valley District Council have confirmed
that the premises are a listed building and are within a Conservation area. If
you wish to discuss any of the above matters with a Planning Officer please do
contact Claire Alder on telephone 01306 879304 or on email
claire.alder@molevalley.co.uk who is the Planning Officer likely to be dealing
with any issues regarding these premises.
Furthermore, you may also wish to discuss the property with
Peter Mills, the Historic Environment Officer at Mole Valley Council on
telephone 01306 879180 or on email peter.mills@molevalley.co.uk, who has
concerns regarding the repair of part of the front elevation of the
building.
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Tenancy:
The premises are offered for sale with
vacant possession with exception of the ground floor of 58 West Street, which
is currently let to James Roberts and Laura Roberts on the basis of a lease for
a period of 3 years from 15 March 2008 expiring 14 March 2011. The current
passing rent is £12,500 per annum. Please note that the lease is
contracted outside of Sections 24 – 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Part II, as amended. The premises currently trade as James Roberts Antiques. A
link to a copy of the lease can be found above.
Business Rates:
The premises have two separate
rateable values as follows:
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58 West Street - Ground Floor
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2010 Rateable Value: |
£8,900 |
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Uniform Business Rate: |
£0.407 (expiring 31/03/2011)
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Rates Payable: |
£3,623 per annum, approx. |
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59 West Street - Ground
Floor |
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2010 Rateable Value: |
£9,300 |
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Uniform Business Rate: |
£0.407 (expiring 31/03/2011)
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Rates Payable: |
£3,785 per annum, approx. |
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60 and Part 58 – 59 West
Street |
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2010 Rateable Value: |
£11,250 |
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Uniform Business Rate: |
£0.407 (expiring 31/03/2011)
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Rates Payable: |
£4,579 per annum, approx. |
Sale:
The premises are offered for sale freehold
subject to the tenancy of the ground floor of Number 58 West Street at a guide
price of £750,000 plus VAT, if applicable. The premises are likely to be
suitable for conversion and/or the addition of further development in the rear
garden (see planning section below) and subject to planning offers may well be
considered on their individual merits.
Title Information:
Please note that the premises
are held on 3 separate titles as follows:
58 West Street, Dorking Title No.
SY146621
59 West Street, Dorking Title No. SY314219
60 West Street,
Dorking Title No. SY113286
Please note that links to the titles can be
viewed above.
Legal Costs:
Each party to be responsible for
their own legal and professional costs. |
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