35-37 High Street and 7 Trinity Square Colchester Essex CO1 1DH

  • 35-37 High Street<br>and 7 Trinity Square<br>Colchester<br>Essex<br>CO1 1DH

35-37 High Street
and 7 Trinity Square
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1DH

Freehold McDonalds, Retail and Residential Investment

  • Comprises McDonald's restaurant, shop let to Claire's Accessories and four flats
  • McDonalds Let until December 2033 (subject to option)
  • Claire's Accessories in occupation since 2009
  • Busy and Popular City Centre location
  • Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, Metro Bank, White Stuff, Greggs, Natwest
  • Lot
    14
  • Auction
    13th July 2023
  • Rent
    £232,760 per Annum Exclusive
    (4)
  • Status
    Sold Post
  • Price
     
  • Sector
    High Street Retail
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction
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Freehold McDonalds, Retail and Residential Investment

  • Comprises McDonald's restaurant, shop let to Claire's Accessories and four flats
  • McDonalds Let until December 2033 (subject to option)
  • Claire's Accessories in occupation since 2009
  • Busy and Popular City Centre location
  • Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, Metro Bank, White Stuff, Greggs, Natwest
  • Lot 14
  • Auction 13th July 2023
  • Rent £232,760 per Annum Exclusive (4)
  • Status Sold Post
  • Price  
  • Sector
    High Street Retail
  • Auction Venue
    Live Streamed Auction

Property Information

Location
Miles
20 miles south-west of Ipswich, 24 miles north-east of Chelmsford
Roads
A12, A120, A133, M11, M25
Rail
Colchester Railway Station
Air
London Stansted Airport
Situation

Colchester is a popular university and historic city located 20 miles south-west of Ipswich. The property is located in a prominent position in the heart of Colchester city centre, opposite Colchester Town Hall and a short walk from Colchester Castle and Museum.

The McDonalds unit fronts High Street and the Claire's Accessories and residential accommodation fronts Trinity Square. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, Metro Bank, White Stuff, Greggs, Natwest and many more national and local retailers.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
20 miles south-west of Ipswich, 24 miles north-east of Chelmsford
Roads
A12, A120, A133, M11, M25
Rail
Colchester Railway Station
Air
London Stansted Airport
Situation

Colchester is a popular university and historic city located 20 miles south-west of Ipswich. The property is located in a prominent position in the heart of Colchester city centre, opposite Colchester Town Hall and a short walk from Colchester Castle and Museum.

The McDonalds unit fronts High Street and the Claire's Accessories and residential accommodation fronts Trinity Square. Nearby occupiers include Tesco Express, Costa Coffee, Metro Bank, White Stuff, Greggs, Natwest and many more national and local retailers.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a substantial McDonalds unit fronting High Street arranged over ground, lower ground, first and second floors. To the rear, fronting Trinity Square, is a separate retail unit together with four self contained flats on the upper two floors.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

Completion Period

Six week completion

EPC

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

Description

The property comprises a substantial McDonalds unit fronting High Street arranged over ground, lower ground, first and second floors. To the rear, fronting Trinity Square, is a separate retail unit together with four self contained flats on the upper two floors.

VAT

VAT is applicable to this lot.

Completion Period

Six week completion

EPC

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

Tenancy & Accommodation

Address Floor Use Floor Areas
Approx sq m
Floor Areas
Approx sq ft
Tenant Term Rent p.a.x. Rent Review
35-37 High Street Ground
Lower Ground
First
Second
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Ancillary
202.20
174.40
180.50
104.00
(2,176)
(1,877)
(1,942)
(1,119)
MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS
LIMITED (1)
15 years from 25/12/2018
(3)
£117,500
25/12/2023
and 5 yearly
7 Trinity Square Ground Retail
99.10
(1,066)
CLAIRE'S ACCESSORIES
UK LIMITED (2)
10 years from 25/12/2009
(Holding Over)
(4)
£78,000
 
7A Trinity Square Flat 1 2 Bedroom Flat
49.00
(527)
INDIVIDUAL 1 year AST from 25/05/2023
£10,260
 
7A Trinity Square Flat 2 2 Bedroom Flat
50.00
(538)
INDIVIDUAL 1 year AST extension from 15/08/2023
£10,200
 
7A Trinity Square Flat 3 2 Bedroom Flat
47.00
(505)
INDIVIDUAL Rolling monthly contract
£8,160
(5)
 
7A Trinity Square Flat 4 1 Bedroom Flat
49.00
(527)
INDIVIDUAL 1 year AST from 06/11/2022
£8,400
 
Total Approximate
Floor Area
   
955.20
(10,277)
(6)
   
£232,520
(4)
 

(1) For the year ending 31/12/2021 McDonalds Restaurants Limited reported a Turnover of £1,500,141,000 a Pre-Tax Profit of £163,295,000 and a Net Worth of £797,555,000 (NorthRow 08/06/2023). McDonalds is the worlds best known fast food restaurant trading from over 40,000 locations worldwide (www.mcdonalds.com).
(2) For the year ending 29/01/2022 Claire's Accessories UK Limited reported a Turnover of £113,780,000 a Pre-Tax Profit of negative £12,355,000 and a Net Worth of £11,773,000 (NorthRow 08/06/2023). Claire’s is a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, creating exclusive, curated and fun fashionable jewellery and accessories, and offering world-leading piercing services operating from 2,300 Claire’s stores in 17 countries throughout North America and Europe (www.claires.com).
(3) The lease provides for a tenant option to determine the lease on 24/12/2028.
(4) As to the ground floor retail unit at 7 Trinity Square, a new lease has been agreed for a term of 5 years and a passing rent of £45,000 p.a.x. It is anticipated that the lease will be completed prior to the auction. Full information will be available within the legal pack.
(5) As to Flat C, the rent has been annualised, the tenant is on a rolling monthly contract at a rent of £680 per month.
(6) The commercial floor areas stated above are those published by the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk).

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Property Documents

  • Brochure
    Updated Date
    30.05.24
    File Size
    4 MB
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  • Common Auction conditions
    Updated Date
    20.05.24
    File Size
    620 KB
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  • Memorandum of Sale
    Updated Date
    27.03.17
    File Size
    27 KB
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Contacts

Acuitus
Charlie PowterCharlie Powter +44 (0)20 7034 4853 +44 (0)7768 120 904charlie.powter@acuitus.co.uk
Alexander AuteracAlexander Auterac +44 (0)20 7034 4859 +44 (0)7713 135 034alexander.auterac@acuitus.co.uk
Associate Auctioneers
Smith Price RRG 5-7 John Princes Street,
London
W1G 0JN
Simon Gregory 020 7409 2100sgregory@sprrg.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
JPC Law LLP Omni House, 252 Belsize Road
London
NW6 4BT
Brinda Granthrai 020 7625 4424bgranthrai@jpclaw.co.uk

Useful Links

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

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