Scott Dunn Building Madgewick Lane Westhampnett Chichester West Sussex
PO18 0FB
Flexible office building
Of interest to tenants, owner occupiers, developers, and investors
For Sale or To Let
Approximately 4,380 sqft [ 407 sqm] plus storage
Location
Chichester is an historical cathedral city and the administrative headquarters for the county of West Sussex. On the southern edge of the city centre there is mainline railway station with services to all of the south coast centres and a direct line to London Victoria (1 hour 35 minutes). The city has excellent road communications being situated on the A27 south coast trunk road which runs east to Worthing and Brighton and west to Portsmouth and Southampton. Commercial Property Consultants
4 Northgate I Chichester I West Sussex I PO19 1BA 01243 520949 I www.medhursts.com
Regulated by
The Scott Dunn Building occupies a prominent position on the outskirts to the east of the city centre. If front of the building the dual carriageway gives direct access to the A27 at the Portfield Roundabout. Next-door is the Chichester Park Hotel. The Rolls Royce headquarters, Portfield Retail Park and the Goodwood motor circuit are all very close by.
Description
Previously used as air-conditioned offices, the two-storey building provides very flexible accommodation with large open plan floors. There is a full height entrance lobby.
Planning permission was granted in 2016 (now lapsed) for a two-storey extension providing an additional 1,485 square feet [138 square metres] of floor space.
There is a separate garage/store building and the car park can accommodate approximately 22 vehicles.
Now falling within planning Use Class E, the building can be used for retail, financial and professional services, restaurant, research and development, offices, light manufacturing, medical and health services or gym without needing planning permission.
Figure 1- rear elevation
Accommodation
The building has the following net internal floor areas:
Ground Floor 2,175 sqft 202.1 square metres
First Floor 2,205 sq ft 204.9 sqm
Total 4,380 sqft 407 sqm
Garage store 290 sqft 27 sqm
Terms
Scott Dunn have exercised an option to break the lease which expires on the 1st September 2021. The current rent is £60,439 per annum.
The freehold of the building is available for sale at £1.0m.
Alternatively, a new lease is available at £67,000 per annum (£15.00 per square foot) from 2nd September 2021 or earlier by negotiation.
Subject to planning offers will be considered. VAT is applicable to the sale price and rent.
EPC
C-52
Business Rates
Rateable value: ‘Office and premises’ £57,500
Viewing
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact the sole selling agent. Viewings will have to be arranged through the existing tenant. Please contact Alex Medhurst on 01243 520949 or email at [email protected]
Figure 2- First floor plan
Agents notice- We endeavour to make our particulars as accurate and reliable as possible. They are a general outline for guidance only for intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute in whole or in part an offer or a contract. No statement in these particulars should be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Neither Medhursts Chartered Surveyors nor anyone in its employment or acting on its behalf has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to this property. No undertaking is given that the property is in good condition or repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Photographs may show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves with regard to each of these points. Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT if applicable. Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate. Any reference to alterations or use is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning, building regulation, listed building or any other consent has been obtained.
Figure 3- Location map
Figure 4- Location
Figure 5- Title boundary
December 2020 Agents notice- We endeavour to make our particulars as accurate and reliable as possible. They are a general outline for guidance only for intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute in whole or in part an offer or a contract. No statement in these particulars should be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Neither Medhursts Chartered Surveyors nor anyone in its employment or acting on its behalf has authority to make any representation or warranty in relation to this property. No undertaking is given that the property is in good condition or repair or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order. Photographs may show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time when the photographs were taken. Intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves with regard to each of these points. Unless otherwise stated all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT if applicable. Any areas, measurements or distances are only approximate. Any reference to alterations or use is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning, building regulation, listed building or any other consent has been obtained.