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FORMER ROMAN GARAGE PREMISES AND SITE, A52 Ropsley, , NG32 3AD PRICE: £210,000 FREEHOLD RENT: £20,000 P.A.X. LEASEHOLD

Prominently located and very well established Garage Premises historically used for the retail and display of Classic Cars.

• Established and well-located Garage and Workshop Premises with Petrol Sales Forecourt and Canopy situated alongside the busy A52 Trunk Road near Ropsley. • Premises comprise Showroom and Workshop space totalling approximately 4,028 square feet (374 square metres) on a site of approximately 0.73 acres (0.3 hectares). • Premises and Site suitable for a wide variety of uses to include continued Car Sales but also offer the potential for conversion to a Truck Stop/Cafeteria or Hand Car Wash, subject to the relevant planning permissions being obtained, if required. • Planning permission granted under reference S17/1935 on 14 February 2018 for an additional Workshop to be constructed to the rear of the existing Premises. 374 sq m (4,028 sq ft)

Location Planning The property is situated immediately adjacent to the A52 Trunk Road which The property has been used for a large number years as a Classic Car Garage links the Market Towns of Boston and Grantham and where the property is and Workshop and as such falls under the Sui Generis planning category located close the village of Ropsley which is approximately 4 miles east of covering such uses. Grantham. Planning permission was granted by District Council on 14 Grantham is an established and expanding Market Town in South February 2018 under reference S17/1935 for the erection of a further with a population of approximately 38,000 people as of the 2011 Census and Workshop to the rear of the existing buildings. with an extensive catchment area. The town has been awarded Growth Point

Status and is set to grow dramatically both Residentially and Commercially in We consider that the site and premises have the potential for both continued coming years. Grantham benefits from excellent road communications via the use as a Showroom, Workshop, Petrol Filling Station and Premises however, A1 to the regional road and national Motorway networks and has an offer prospective purchasers/tenants with the opportunity to apply for established main line direct rail connection to Kings Cross with a planning permission for alternative uses such as Truck Stop/Cafeteria or journey time of approximately 80 minutes. Hand Car Wash given the prominence of the site and property to the A52 Trunk Road which is an extremely busy road, particularly in Spring and Description Summer months, leading to East Coast Resorts such as . The property briefly comprises a detached series of buildings comprising Showroom and Workshop Premises located on a site with extensive frontage For further information in respect of all planning-related matters, please to the A52 Trunk Road. The property also includes a Petrol Filling Station and contact the Planning Department at South Kesteven District Council. Tel: Canopy to the frontage together with further land to the rear and the site 01476 406080. extends to approximately 0.73 acres (0.3 hectares).

Premises offer older accommodation built, we believe, during the 1940’s which Services has subsequently been extended over the years. We understand that property is connected to mains three phase electricity and water with drainage being to private septic tanks located on the site. We The property benefits from connection to a mains three phase electricity supply further understand that mains gas is not available in this location. and water with drainage being to private septic tanks to the rear of the property.

The premises have been used for a large number years as a Classic Car Please note that Brown & Co have not tested any of the utilities or apparatus Showroom and Workshop and are suited to this use, but potentially could also contained within the property and, as such, no warranty is either implied or be used as a Truck Stop/Cafeteria or a Hand Car Wash, subject to the relevant given by Brown & Co as to their provision orl condition. planning permissions being obtained, if required. Prospective purchasers or tenants are advised to check upon the adequacy, This opportunity provides a prospective purchaser/tenant with a rare condition and provision of any services believed to be connected to the opportunity to acquire reasonably priced premises in such a prominent location property with the relevant Statutory Authorities prior to making an offer to and offering the potential for further expansion. either purchase or take a new lease in respect of this property. Accommodation (all figures approximate) The property has the following approximate gross internal area: Viewing & Further Information

For further information, or an appointment to view this property please Use Sq M Sq FT contact: Showroom – including Kitchen and Office 157.4 1,694

Workshop 216.7 2,334 Total NIA 374.10 4,028 Brown & Co Granta Hall EPC Rating 6 Finkin Street The property has an EPC Rating of G229. Grantham James Cameron NG31 6QZ 01476 514450 VAT Tel: 01476 514433 [email protected] The quoting asking price and rental terms expressed herein are exclusive of, but may be liable to, VAT at the prevailing rate. Prosective purchasers or tenants are advised to clarify the position regarding VAT prior to making an Location Map offer to acquire this property on either a freehold or leasehold basis.

Asking Price We are quoting an asking price of £210,000 for the freehold interest in this property and site with vacant possession to be provided upon completion.

Lease Terms The property is also available by way of a new effective full repairing and insuring lease for a minimum term of 5 years.

Rental Terms The premises are available by way of a new lease at a commencing rent of £20,000 per annum exclusive of VAT at the appropriate rate, if applicable.

Business Rates The property is assessed under the 2017 Rating List as a Garage and Premises with a Rateable Value of £12,250.

For further information in respect of the level of Business Rates payable in respect of this property, please contact South Kesteven District Council. Tel: 01476 406080.

IMPORTANT NOTICES Brown & Co for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of this Property give notice that: 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and accurate general outline only for the guidance of intending Purchasers or Lessees and they do not constitute an offer or contract or any part of an offer or contract. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other items in these Particulars are given as a guide only and no responsibility is assumed by Brown & Co for the accuracy of individual items. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of each item by inspection or by making independent enquiries. In particular, dimensions of land, rooms or buildings should be checked. Metric/imperial conversions are approximate only. 3. Intending Purchasers or Lessees should make their own independent enquiries regarding use or past use of the property, necessary permissions for use and occupation, potential uses and any others matters affecting the property prior to purchase. 4. Brown & Co, and any person in its employ, does not have the authority, whether in these Particulars, during negotiations or otherwise, to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. No responsibility is taken by Brown & Co for any error, omission of mis-statement in these particulars. 5. No responsibility can be accepted for any costs or expenses incurred by intending Purchasers or Lessees in inspecting the property, making further enquiries or submitting offers for the Property. 6. All prices are quoted subject to contract and exclusive of VAT, except where otherwise stated. 7. In the case of agricultural property, intending purchasers should make their own independent enquiries with the RPA as to Single Payment Scheme eligibility of any land being sold or leased. 8. Brown & Co is the trading name of Brown & Co – Property and Business Consultants LLP. Registered Office: Granta Hall, Finkin Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6QZ. Registered in and Wales. Registration Number OC302092. These particulars were prepared in February 2019.. Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330