55-57 HIGH STREET,

FORDINGBRIDGE,

HAMPSHIRE.

SP6 1AS

The premises occupy a prominent situation in the High Street, close to the Co-op supermarket and with an excellent variety of other local retailers.  The main town centre car park is close by with a pedestrian access leading onto the High Street immediately opposite the property.

Fordingbridge is situated just off the A338 between Ringwood and Salisbury on the edge of the New Forest.

The premises were originally two shop units and could easily be reconverted, if required.

RETAIL

55 High Street – 6.86m (22’.6”) frontage. Depth approx. 8.69m (28’6”)

57 High Street- Internal frontage approx. 4.47m (14’8”) Shop Depth approx. 8.84m (29’0”)

Cellar – There is a large full height cellar with staircase providing ideal storage.

Rear storage approx. 4.88m (16’0”) x 1.96m (6’5”)

Kitchen and Toilet facilities

FIRST FLOOR

A covered external staircase leads to the first and second floors.

First Floor currently arranged as five rooms plus entrance hall.

Room 1 – 4.80m (15’9”) x 4.29m (14’1”) high beamed ceiling with antique style cast iron fireplace.

Room 2 – 4.27m (14’0”) x 2.54m (8’4”)

Room 3 – 4.29m (14’1”) x 4.29m (14’1”) High beamed ceiling with antique style fireplace with tiled inserts and timber surround.

Room 4 – 4.37m (14’4”) x 3.66m (12’0”)

Kitchen 3.35m (11’0”) x 3.05 (10’0”)

This first floor accommodation has been used both as offices and residential accommodation.

From the first floor entrance hall a door provides access to the

SECOND FLOOR

The flat, we understand, provides a three bedroom accommodation with gas fired central heating.  Currently let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy at £675.00 per calendar month to include all utilities except Council Tax.

OUTSIDE

Double gates provide security to the parking area for two plus vehicles in the rear yard with External storage approx. 25.73m² (277 sq. ft.) We are informed that there is right of access along the adjoining private drive with electrically operated gate leading to three addition parking spaces          in the gravelled car park plus the use of a guest parking space. We are also informed that there is a pedestrian right of access to the grassed area leading to the River Avon where there is a small timber deck and leisure rights on the river.

We must however confirm that we are relying on information provided by the owner and have not seen on any legal documentation relating to this external area.  

Net Retail Area Approx. 99.12m² (1067 sq. ft.)

Rateable value £18,000

Rates payable £8,244.00 for 2012/13

(Interested parties are advised to verify these figures with the Local Rating Authority).

£475,000.00 Freehold

With vacant possession but subject to the Assured Shorthold Tenancy for the second floor flat.