About the property

Freehold office buildings in one of the most vibrant and desirable suburbs in the BCP conurbation. Of interest to owner occupiers, investors and developers.

Ashley Cross is situated in Lower Parkstone approximately 1.4 miles north-east of Poole

Town Centre and 3.2 miles east of Bournemouth Town Centre.

Ashley Cross is often referred to as a village due to its community feel and the area boasts a large selection of boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as being home to other businesses including solicitors, estate agents and financial advisors.

The world renowned Sandbanks is approximately 3.2 miles to the south and Branksome Chine beach is approximately 3.1 miles south-east.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Ashley Cross immediately opposite the green, 150m from the train station and just over 2 hours to London Waterloo. Parkstone train station also provides regular direct train services to the following destinations:

- Bournemouth 9 minutes

- Poole 4 minutes

- Southampton Central 44 minutes

- Winchester 1 hour 3 minutes

(Approximately travel times sourced from google)

An excellent opportunity for owner occupiers, investors and developers. Suitable for a variety of commercial uses eg; office (current use), medical and training (subject to planning if required). Excellent letting prospects with an immediate income stream. Redevelopment potential by conversion or new build (subject to planning).

13-15 Church Road

These detached two storey premises occupy a prominent position fronting Church Road

overlooking The Green. The premises were formerly houses and have been converted to offices with the accommodation currently arranged as follows:

Ground Floor:

- Reception/reception office

- Strongroom

- Store

- Kitchenette

- Cloakroom

- 8 separate offices

First Floor:

- 10 offices

- Store

15a Church Road

The premises comprise a single storey office building situated towards the rear of the site and the accommodation is currently arranged as follows:

- 2 offices

- Tea point/store

- Cloakroom

Car Parking

15A Church Road has 2 car-parking spaces on the forecourt and 13-15 Church Road has 24 car-parking spaces in the car-park to the rear. The neighbouring property has a right of way

over the car-park to the rear and the approximate position is highlighted in yellow on the plan.

Approximate Site Area

0.3 acres (0.12 hestares) (including the area with the right of way)

13-15 Church Road

Ground Floor - 172 sqm (1,848 sqft)

First Floor - 144 sqm (1,550 sqft)

15A Church Road

Ground Floor - 27 sqm (296 sqft)

Total - 343 sqm (3,694 sqft)

Tenure

The premises are secured on a freehold basis. The neighbouring site has a right of way over the rear car-park which is clearly marked on site and the approximate position is highlighted in yellow on the site plan.

Tenancies

13-15 Church Road:

- Tenant - Humphries Kirk LLP

- Term - From and including 1 April 2015 up to and including 31 March 2025

- Type of lease - Full repairing and insuring

- Rent - £43,000 per annum exclusive

- Rent Review - 3 yearly, the next and last being on 1 April 2024

- Security of Tenure - The lease includes the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (part 2) as amended. The current tenant has confirmed in writing that it

does not wish to renew its lease.

15a Church Road:

- Tenant - Private individual

- Term - From and including 1 July 2023 up to and including 30 June 2025

- Type of lease - Law Society Lease

- Rent - £6,300 per annum exclusive of all outgoings

- Rent Review - None

- Security of Tenure - The lease excludes the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (part 2) as amended.

Rateable Values (1.4.23)

13-15 Church Road (entry on VOA website is 15 Church Road) - £35,750

15A Church Road - £4,800

EPC Ratings

13-15 Church Road E - 120

15A Church Road Exempt as a standalone building less than 50 sq m

Planning

Current Use - Offices

Conservation Area - The building is situated in the Ashley Cross Conservation Area

Listing - The building is not listed. Ashley Cross Green is locally listed, as are the neighbouring buildings.

Area TPO - The site is situated in a TPO area

Local Authority - BCP Council

Please Note

Our client's preference is for unconditional offers, but conditional offers will also be considered.

VAT

We have been informed by our client that the premises are currently not elected for VAT.

Identification

Under Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, we are obliged to verify the identity of a proposed purchaser once a sale has been agreed and prior to instructing solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering and the requirements are contained in statute. A letter will be sent to the proposed purchaser once terms have been agreed.

Viewings/Further Information

Please contact the sole agents, Goadsby, through whom all negotiations must be conducted.

Lynsey Caunter

lynsey.caunter@goadsby.com // 01202 550114

James Edwards

james.edwards@goadsby.com // 07801 734797

Please note

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form an offer or contract. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO CONTRACT, ALL MEASUREMENTS APPROXIMATE. Agents note: At no time have we undertaken a structural survey and services have not been tested. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as necessary, to the structural integrity of the premises and condition/working order of services, plant or equipment.