2, BONDGATE, HELMSLEY, YORK YO62 5BR Recently refurbished duplex office suite of approximately 38m² (409sq ft) located within the heart of this popular and historic market town. RENT: £5,400 per annum 2 BONDGATE, HELMSLEY, YORK LOCATION Helmsley is a market town and civil parish in the Ryedale District of North Yorkshire. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town is located at the point where the valleys of Bilsdale and Ryedale leave the moorland and join the flat Vale of Pickering. It is situated on the River Rye and lies on the A170 road, 14 miles (23km) east of Thirsk, 13m (21km) west of Pickering and some 24 miles (39km) due north of York. The southern boundary of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park dissects Helmsley into two along the A170 road, with the western part of the town lying within the National Park. The settlement grew up largely as a result of its position at a road junction and river crossing point. Helmsley is a compac t town, retaining is medie val layout around its market place, with more recent developments to the north and south of its main thoroughfare, Bondgate. It is an historic town of considerable architectural character whose centre has been desi gnated as a Conservation Area. The town i s associated with the Earls of Feversham, whose ancestral home, Duncombe Park, was built overlooking the Castle. A statue of William Duncombe, Second Baron of Feversham, stands in the town square. The town is a popular tourist centre, and has won gold me dals in the Large Village category of Yorkshire in Bloom for the last 3 years. The town square is a popular meeting place for motorcyclists, as it is at the end of the B1257 road from Stokesley, which is a favourite with bikers. The Cleveland Way National Trail starts at Helmsley, and follows a horseshoe loop around the North Yorkshire Moors National Park for 110 miles (180km) through to Filey. The remains of Helmsley Castle tower overlook the town. Other places of interest include the International Centre for Birds of Prey, Rievaulx Abbey and Helmsley Arts Centre. The subject property is located within the heart of Helmsley, to the south west of Bondgate close to the market square. DESCRIPTION The property forms a duplex office suite, set over first and second floors. Access to the property is via a door from Bondga te, which provides access to a shared communal staircase. Within the wider building is a further first floor office suite, occupie d by ‘Planning For Life’. The building sits between the recently opened YMCA at 4 Bondgate and Barclays Bank on Market Place. The suite itself has recently been refurbished, together with the wider building. Access is via a fire resistant door, which le ads to a first floor reception. A staircase then provides access to a larger, open plan area at second floor level. From this is a n annexe with bathroom and kitchen. The walls of the office areas are painted plaster, with modern lighting and floor cover ings to be provided in accordance with the ingoing tenant’s requirements. Ample plug and phone points are provided, together with an intruder alarm. The wider building also benefits from a shared hard wired fire alarm system. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, toilet and sink. The kitchen includes an integral cooker/hob, sink and tiled splashbacks. ACCOMMODATION RENT From measurements taken on site, the suite extends to £5,400pa (£450pcm). approximately 38m² (409sq ft). TERMS SERVICES The proper ty is available to rent for a term of years to be The property benefits from mains services of water, agreed, on an internal repairing basis. Tenants will be electricity and drainage. Heating is via modern low energy responsible for their own utilities, internal repairs and non - electric radiators and there is an extractor fan to the domestic rating. The landlord will be responsible for the bathroom. exterior, with no service charge payable. The tenants will be liable for a contribution towards the annual buildings PLANNING insurance premium for the wider building, although this will The property benefits from planning permission for office most likely be minimal. purposes. The landlord reserves the right for the tenant to contribute RATING towards the cost of floor coverings and both parties will be Following completion of the refurbishment, the property is responsible for their own legal costs in terms of preparing the yet to be assessed for rating purposes. It is very likely that lease. the rateable value will be below £ 6,000, which should give full small business rates relief (ie, no rates payable if this is VIEWINGS the only commercial property you occupy). By appointment with the agents, Helm sley office, tel: 01439 770232. EPC The property has an EPC rating of G (227). Please note that DIRECTIONS this was carried out prior to the extensive refurbishment The property is located on Bondgate just before the corner works. Following the works, the property is likely to be and the market square and can be identified by our ‘To Let’ significantly more energy efficient. board. EXTERNAL VIEW FIRST FLOOR RECEPTION VIEW OF WIDER PARADE SECOND FLOOR SUITE KITCHEN BATHROOM This map is published for convenience of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. 6 Bondgate, Helmsley, York YO62 5BR Tel: 01439 770232 Fax: 01439 771785 Website: www.boultoncooper.co.uk Email: [email protected] CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADUING REGULATIONS 2008 “The description contained in this brochure is intended only to give a general impression of the property, its location and features, in order to help you to decide whether you wish to look at it. We do our very best to provide accurate information but we are h uman, so you should not allow any decisions to be influenced by it. For example any measurements are approximate and where such things as central heating, plumbing, wiring or main services are mentioned, we would advise you to take your own steps to check their existence and condition. Although we cannot accept any responsibility for any inferences drawn from this brochure or any inaccuracy in it, we shall always try to help you with any queries”. Boulton & Cooper Stephensons for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of the property/properties whose agents they are give notice that: (1) the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract: (2) no person in the employment of Boulton & Cooper Stephensons has any authority to make or give any representation. B016 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330.