32 Gay Street Bath Somerset BA1 2NT

  • 32 Gay Street<br>Bath<br>Somerset<br>BA1 2NT

32 Gay Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2NT

Freehold Retail and Office Opportunity in Central Bath

  • Attractive Grade II Listed Mixed Use Opportunity
  • Excellent City Centre Location
  • Majority Let to Countrywide Estate Agents
  • Imminent Asset Management Opportunities
  • Lot
    3
  • Auction
    22nd September 2022
  • Rent
    £45,100 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold
  • Price
    £615,000
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction
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Freehold Retail and Office Opportunity in Central Bath

  • Attractive Grade II Listed Mixed Use Opportunity
  • Excellent City Centre Location
  • Majority Let to Countrywide Estate Agents
  • Imminent Asset Management Opportunities
  • Lot 3
  • Auction 22nd September 2022
  • Rent £45,100 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold
  • Price £615,000
  • Sector
    High Street Retail, Residential
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction

Property Information

Location
Miles
11 miles south-east of Bristol, 35 miles south-west of Swindon, 45 miles south of Cheltenham, 110 miles west of London
Roads
M4, A36, A46
Rail
Bath Spa Railway Station
Air
Bristol & Southampton Airports
Situation

Bath is the only entire city in the UK that’s a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its stunning Georgian architecture. The University City is an affluent and popular tourist destination attracting over 6.25 million tourists in 2018. Bath, being a premier destination providing a thriving shopping, dining and cultural experience. There are numerous World class attractions including The Abbey, Roman Baths, Jane Austen Centre and Royal Crescent.

The property is located in the centre of Bath and occupies a prominent position on the east of Gay Street close to its junction with George Street, 50 metres equidistant between Queen Square and The Circus. Nearby occupiers include the Jane Austin Museum, Oxfam, Savills Estate Agent and Fine and Country Estate Agent and many other financial services offices. The adjoining property is also occupied by Hamptons as a residential lettings office.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
11 miles south-east of Bristol, 35 miles south-west of Swindon, 45 miles south of Cheltenham, 110 miles west of London
Roads
M4, A36, A46
Rail
Bath Spa Railway Station
Air
Bristol & Southampton Airports
Situation

Bath is the only entire city in the UK that’s a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its stunning Georgian architecture. The University City is an affluent and popular tourist destination attracting over 6.25 million tourists in 2018. Bath, being a premier destination providing a thriving shopping, dining and cultural experience. There are numerous World class attractions including The Abbey, Roman Baths, Jane Austen Centre and Royal Crescent.

The property is located in the centre of Bath and occupies a prominent position on the east of Gay Street close to its junction with George Street, 50 metres equidistant between Queen Square and The Circus. Nearby occupiers include the Jane Austin Museum, Oxfam, Savills Estate Agent and Fine and Country Estate Agent and many other financial services offices. The adjoining property is also occupied by Hamptons as a residential lettings office.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a four storey Grade II Listed period building and includes a basement. The accommodation provides ground and basement retail accommodation, first floor office accommodation and residential (sold off on long leases) on the second and third floors.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Description

The property comprises a four storey Grade II Listed period building and includes a basement. The accommodation provides ground and basement retail accommodation, first floor office accommodation and residential (sold off on long leases) on the second and third floors.

VAT

VAT is not applicable to this lot.

EPC

The EPC will be available to view online in the solicitor’s legal pack.

Tenancy & Accommodation

Floor Use Floor Areas
Approx sq m
Floor Areas
Approx sq ft
Tenant Term Rent p.a.x. Rent Review
Ground
Basement
Retail
Ancillary
66.80
69.12
(719)
(744)
COUNTRYWIDE ESTATE AGENTS on assignment from HAMPTONS ESTATES LIMITED t/a Hamptons (1) 10 years until 19th September 2024
£30,000
 
First Office
66.80
(719)
VICTORIA TOPPING 10th May 2021 until 9th May 2024
(3)
£15,000 (2)
 
Second Residential     AN INDIVIDUAL Ground lease expiring 25th December 2083
£50
25th December 2050 to £100 p.a.
Third Residential     INDIVIDUALS 999 year ground lease expiring 25th December 2983
£50
25th December 2050 to £100 p.a.
Total Commercial Floor Area  
202.72
(2,182)
   
£45,100
 

(1) On 8th March 2021, Countrywide was acquired by Connells Group, making it part of the UK’s largest and leading estate agency and property services provider. The acquisition brought together two highly complementary businesses, with over 1,200 high street branches combined. (Source: www.countrywide.co.uk 18/08/2022)
(2) The vendor holds a rent deposit of £3,750.
(3) The lease provides a tenant option to determine the lease on the 2nd anniversary of the term, being 10/05/2023.

If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.

Contacts

Acuitus
Jon SkerryJon Skerry +44 (0)20 7034 4863 +44 (0)7736 300 594jon.skerry@acuitus.co.uk
Alexander AuteracAlexander Auterac +44 (0)20 7034 4859 +44 (0)7713 135 034alexander.auterac@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
HCB Solicitors Aztec Centre, Aztec West, Almondsbury,,
Bristol
BS32 4TD
Robert McLean 01454275191robertmclean@hcbgroup.com

Useful Links

Acuitus Finance
Stuart BuchananStuart Buchanan +44 (0)20 7034 4850 +44 (0)7879 432868stuart.buchanan@acuitus.co.uk

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