For Sale
70 South Road,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 3JH
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Industrial and Warehouse, Development, Investment, Suis Generis
11,471 Sq Ft (1,065.66 Sq M)
- Highly visible roadside site fronting the A295 - the principal road into Hailsham from the south
- 3 modern industrial/warehouse/showroom buildings with excellent loading facilities
- Adjacent and nearby occupiers include BP, Londis, Burger King, Hailsham Motoring Centre
- Suit various uses subject to planning
Location
The property is located in the town of Hailsham - a historic market town in East Sussex located in the Wealden district with a population of 23,411 (2021 Census). It is located 17 miles east of Brighton, 18 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, 26 miles south east of Crawley and 47 miles south of London. Polegate station is approximately 3.5 miles to the south and has a direct link to London Victoria with a fastest journey time of approx. 1 hour 24 minutes.
The property fronts on to the A259 South Road which provides the main road access into Hailsham town centre from the south. Connecting with the A22 Hailsham Bypass 0.7 miles to the south west.
The Diplocks Way Industrial Estate is located immediately west of the subject property. The estate extends to approximately 60 acres and is the principle commercial estate within the town. It is home to many local, regional and national businesses. To include, Screwfix, Howden Joinery, BMW, Mini, Burger King, KFC, Wickes, BP, Toolstation, Dulux, Tile Bathroom, City Plumbing.
Description
Hailsham - Roadside Builders Merchant Site and Buildings
Accommodation
The property comprises an L shaped site of approximately 1.21 acres on which are located 4 separate modern purpose built buildings, a hard surfaced, secure yard and customer parking for 16 cars. The property has been used as a builders merchants.
The property has the following approximate Gross Internal Areas:
Building 1 Trade Counter / retail, offices WC: 6,815 Sq Ft / 633.13 Sq M
Building 2 Showroom / office / store: 867 Sq Ft / 80.55 Sq M
Building 3 Office / store / WC: 151 Sq Ft / 14.00 Sq M
Building 4 Stores: 3,638 Sq Ft / 338.00 Sq M
Total Built Space: 11,471 Sq Ft / 1,065.68 Sq M
Hard Surfaced Yard & Parking Areas: 41,981 Sq Ft / 3,900.12S q M
Energy Performance Rating
EPC - TBA
Planning
The property has been used as a Builders merchants.
Builders merchants are categorised as a Sui Generis use under the Use Classes Order (UCO) - the last revision to which came into effect on 1st September 2020.
Planning consent was granted in 2000 under reference WD/2000/0132/JF for: 'Phased demolition of existing buildings and erection of new displayed sales, offices and warehouse building, tool hire building, cement/plaster and tool hire building and yardsman's hut, parking, cantilever racking and storage areas.'
Taxation
Rateable Value (2023): £127,000
Terms
Offers are invited in the region of £1.65 million for the freehold interest with vacant possession on completion.
VAT
Rents and prices are quoted exclusive of, but may be subject to VAT.
Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017
In accordance with current Government legislation, we are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all prospective purchasers or tenants where the transaction involves a capital value of €15,000 (EUR) or more, or a rental value of €10,000 (EUR) per calendar month or greater.
This process includes verifying identity, as well as confirming the source and availability of funds. Please note that we must obtain and record this information before any transaction can be formalised or contracts exchanged.
Flude Property Consultants for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: i) these particulars are set out in good faith and are believed to be correct but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form any part of any contract; ii) no person in the employment of Flude Property Consultants has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
Please note that whilst we endeavour to confirm the prevailing approved planning use for properties we market, we can offer no guarantees in this regard. Planning information is stated to the best of our knowledge. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in respect of planning issues.
We advise interested parties to make their own enquiries to the local authority to verify the above and the level of business rates payable in view of possible transitional arrangements and any reliefs.