Gloucester - Unit 5 Francis Woodcock Trading Estate, Barton Street, GL1 4JE

The City of Gloucester has a population of approximately 121,700 (2011 Census), in addition to a significant catchment area, benefits from good communications including the M5 motorway which links with the M42 and M6 motorways at Birmingham and the M4 Bristol and Swindon. Gloucester Railway Station provides direct services to London with journeys taking just under two hours, and both Gloucester and Cheltenham share a local airport at Staverton, approximately 8 miles away. The Estate is prominently situated approximately 1 mile east of the City centre fronting Barton Street, which links to the City ring road and the large residential areas east of the City. Barton Street is a local shopping area and, whilst the subject property is situated in a mixed industrial and residential area, it is opposite the St James' Trading Estate and adjoins a small modern office development and within a short distance of a Budgens Convenience Store.

The units will need to be reassessed for rating purposes.

Prospective occupiers should check with the Local Authority to establish any transitional relief that may be applicable.

(Approximate gross internal area)

144 sq m (1,550 sq ft).

The unit is been used for light industrial, general industrial and storage purposes which fall within Classes E B2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order 1987.

Terms

The unit is available by way of a new lease for terms to be agreed.

VAT

The property is elected for VAT, and it will be applicable on the rent and other landlord’s supplies.

Service Charges

A charge is levied by the landlord to cover the costs associated with the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas.

Legal Costs

Each party to bear their own costs incurred in the transaction.

ASH Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that:

1. these particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective purchasers or tenants, and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract;
2. ASH Chartered Surveyors cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy;
3. no employee of ASH Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract whatever in relation to the property;
4. rents quoted in these particulars may be subject to VAT in addition; (v) ASH Chartered Surveyors will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars; and
5. the reference to any plant, machinery, equipment, services, fixtures or fittings at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function. Prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such items for their requirements.

Code of Practice for Commercial Leases in England and Wales

You should be aware that the Code of practice on commercial leases in England and Wales strongly recommends you seek professional advice from a qualified surveyor, solicitor or licenced conveyancer before agreeing or signing a business tenancy agreement. The Code is available through professional institutions and trade associations.