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See how verdicts workDetached house · CW9 5AE
For saleListed 96 days
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY - TENANT IN-SITU - TOWN CENTRE LOCATION - PRIME RETAIL PITCH - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - COMMERCIAL LEASE - 3 YEAR TERM (EXPIRING 9th MARCH 2028) WITH CURRENT ANNUAL RENT - £9,600 P.A.
- BUSINESS NOT AFFECTED IDEALLY SUITED TO A COMMERCIAL INVESTOR WANTING TO ADD A PROMINANT HIGH STREET RETAIL UNIT TO THEIR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO....
The building is constructed of solid brick walls with a pitched slate roof consisting of a single storey retail unit dating from circa 1880.
The retail area is presented with a recessed doorway, open plan in a rectangular shape with a small office/storage area and WC.
ACCOMODATION Retail Area - 31.86 sq m / 343 sq ft Store Area – 2.78 sq m / 30 sq ftKitchenette – 3.71 sq m / 40 sq ft The property is connected to mains electricity/water & drainage.
Rateable Value - £8,600 Rateable Authority - Chester West & Chester.
Tenure - Freehold - Title.- CH469211 Sales Floor Full shop window, entrance door, modern neutral décor, recently fitted carpet (never used) numerous power/computer points, air con unit.
Kitchenette Sink unit with base units, work top space, rear door with access to small covered yard and WC. Coms Room Alternative use as a private office.
WC Modern two piece suite finished in white comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Value & comps
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Returns
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