Gloucester - 9 Westgate Street, GL1 2NW

The property is situated in the Cathedral Quarter of the City and fronts the southern side of Westgate Street to the west of The Cross junction within a pedestrianised section of the road. It is a short distance from Gloucester Cathedral and within ½ a mile of Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays developments where there is a mix of leisure, cinema and ‘outlet style’ retail and residential property. Gloucester is well connected to the motorway network, being served by three junctions of the M5; junction 11 provides access via the A40 (3 miles), junction12 to the south (5 miles) and junction 11a (3 miles) connects to the Brockworth Bypass, Cirencester/Swindon and the M4 motorway at junction 15 (34 miles).
 
Occupiers in the immediate vicinity include The Works, McDonalds, The Halifax, Vodafone, Nationwide Building Society, HSBC, Santander Bank, and The Coventry, in addition to a mix of independent sole traders.

  The assessment currently appearing in the Valuation List is as follows:

Prospective tenants should contact the Local Authority to verify the actual rates payable and to establish any transitional relief that may be applicable.

(Approximate net internal areas)

The property has been used for general retail which falls within Class E of the Use Classes Order 1987.

Terms

The property is offered by way of a new lease for a term to be agreed. Rental figures for the ground floor or the upper floors only are available on request.

VAT

Under the Finance Acts 1989 and 1997, VAT may be levied on the rent. We recommend that prospective occupiers establish the VAT implications before entering into any agreement.

Legal Costs

Each party to bear their own legal 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.