Majestic Wine and Formula 1 Autocentre Rocky Hill, London Road Maidstone ME16 8PP

  • Majestic Wine and Formula 1 Autocentre<br>Rocky Hill, London Road<br>Maidstone<br>ME16 8PP

Majestic Wine and Formula 1 Autocentre
Rocky Hill, London Road
Maidstone
ME16 8PP

Motor Trade Centre and Retail Warehouse Investment

  • Let to Majestic Wine plc and Formula One Autocentres Limited
  • Approximately 1,095.55 sq m (11,792 sq ft)
  • Town centre location
  • Includes car parking
  • Twelve Week Completion
  • Lot
    38
  • Auction
    23rd May 2013
  • Rent
    £102,065 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status
    Sold Prior
  • Price
     
  • Auction Venue
    The Dorchester Hotel
    Park Lane Entrance
    Mayfair
    London W1K 1QA
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Motor Trade Centre and Retail Warehouse Investment

  • Let to Majestic Wine plc and Formula One Autocentres Limited
  • Approximately 1,095.55 sq m (11,792 sq ft)
  • Town centre location
  • Includes car parking
  • Twelve Week Completion
  • Lot 38
  • Auction 23rd May 2013
  • Rent £102,065 per Annum Exclusive
  • Status Sold Prior
  • Price  
  • Sector
    Retail Warehouse
  • Auction Venue
    The Dorchester Hotel
    Park Lane Entrance
    Mayfair
    London W1K 1QA

Property Information

Location
Miles
9.3 miles south of Gillingham
17 miles north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells
37 miles south-east of London
Roads
London Road (A20), A26, A229, A249, M20 (Junction 6)
Rail
Maidstone West Railway Station, Maidstone East Railway Station
Air
London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport
Situation

The property is prominently situated on the south side of the busy London Road (A20) which forms part of the busy one way system leading to the heart of Maidstone town centre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Location
Miles
9.3 miles south of Gillingham
17 miles north-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells
37 miles south-east of London
Roads
London Road (A20), A26, A229, A249, M20 (Junction 6)
Rail
Maidstone West Railway Station, Maidstone East Railway Station
Air
London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport
Situation

The property is prominently situated on the south side of the busy London Road (A20) which forms part of the busy one way system leading to the heart of Maidstone town centre.

Tenure

Freehold.

Description

The property comprises a substantial motor trade/tyre depot and a retail warehouse. The property benefits from significant frontage to London Road and car parking. The property also benefits from rear access.

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 substantial motor trade/tyre depot and a retail warehouse. The property benefits from significant frontage to London Road and car parking. The property also benefits from rear access.

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

Unit Floor Use Floor Areas (Approx) Tenant Term Rent p.a.x Reviews
Unit A

Ground

Motor Trade
620.02 sq m
(6,673.90 sq ft)
(3)

FORMULA ONE
AUTOCENTRES
LIMITED (1)
20 years from 29/09/1998
to 2018 on a full repairing
and insuring lease
£66,920
(3)
29/09/2013
Unit B Ground
Ground

Ground
Retail
Covered
Car Park
Store
278.06 sq m
176.47 sq m

21.00 sq m
(2,993 sq ft)
(1,899.5 sq ft)

(226 sq ft)
MAJESTIC
WINE PLC (2)
20 years from 18/08/1998
to 2018 on a full repairing
and insuring lease
£35,145 18/08/2013
Totals    
1,095.55 sq m
(11,792 sq ft)
    £102,065
 

(1) Formula One Autocentres Limited is a family owned company incorporated since 1979. The company is the largest independently-owned autocentre chain in the UK and currently operates from over 60 outlets nationwide. (www.F1autocentres.co.uk) For the year ending
31/07/2012, Formula One Autocentres Limited reported a turnover of £35,365,200, pre-tax profits of £1,594,639 and a total net worth of £2,684,190. (Source: www.riskdisk.com 27/03/2013)
(2) Majestic Wine currently operate from over 175 outlets nationwide and are seeking to expand to at least 330 outlets. (www.majestic.co.uk) For the year ending 02/04/2012, Majestic Wine plc reported a turnover of £280,304,000, pre-tax profits of £23,201,000 and a total net worth of £68,108,000. (Source: www.riskdisk.com 27/03/2013)
(3) As to Unit B, the 2008 rent review was determined by the arbitrator, who valued the retail accommodation at £13.25 per sq ft. The floor areas for Unit B stated above were agreed between the parties’ surveyors for the 2008 rent review. A copy of the Arbitrator’s report is available in the legal pack.

Contacts

Acuitus
John MehtabJohn Mehtab +44 (0)20 7034 4855 +44 (0)7899 060 519john.mehtab@acuitus.co.uk
Seller's Solicitors
JPC Law LLP Omni House, 252 Belsize Rd
London
NW6 4BT
0207 644 7290
Michael Cohen 0207 644 6099mcohen@jpclaw.co.uk

Useful Links

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

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