Stroud - Old Town Hall, The Shambles, GL5 1AP

​Stroud is a busy Cotswold market town with a population of approximately 32,670 and the district, 121,100 (Census 2021). The town lies on the A46 Cheltenham to Bath Road approximately 10 miles south of Gloucester, 12 miles west of Cirencester and 30 miles north of Bristol. Road communications to the national motorway network are provided at Junction 13 of the M5 approximately 4 miles to the west of the town, and to the M4 via either the A46 or via Cirencester and the A419 road to Swindon.

The mainline railway station is located within ¼ mile southwest from the town centre with journeys to London Paddington taking approximately 1½ hours.

The property is situated fronting the eastern side of The Shambles, which is a street located in the centre of Stroud town centre, just off the pedestrianised High Street. Two major retailers, Greggs and Costa are located on either corner of The Shambles at its intersection with the High Street. Other nearby retail occupiers include Boots, Vodafone, Savers, Sue Ryder, Johnsons Drycleaners and Halifax Building Society, together with many small independent local retailers. The Subscription Rooms, a well-known public entertainment venue is situated within a ¼ mile south on George Street. At the far end of The Shambles is St Laurence Church. At the rear of the property is the Church Street car park ‘pay & display’.

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Inspection of the Valuation Office website has confirmed that the entries appearing in the 2023 Valuation List are:

Prospective occupiers are advised to check with the local authority to establish any transitional relief that may be applicable.

Approximate net internal areas

The property has been used as offices, for community use/public hire and storage uses which fall within Classes E, F2 and B8 of the Use Classes Order 1987. It may have potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Terms

Stroud District Council will retain the freehold and the property is available long leasehold by way of a new 99-year full repairing and insuring lease subject to an annual rent of £1, outside protection of Part II of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 . See Underletting Conditions.

VAT

VAT is applicable on the property.

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.

Money Laundering Regulations

As part of our obligations under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, ASH will require any tenant/purchaser to provide proof of identity along with any other required documentation to satisfy anti-money laundering regulations.