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Offices at Buckfast Abbey Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EE TO LET - PRESTIGOUS OUT OF TOWN OFFICES Buckfastleigh Offices at Buckfast Abbey Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EE 125.5 — 480.5 sq m (1,351— 5,172 sq ft) approx. Net Internal Area Converted office premises in the grounds of Buckfast Abbey. Finished to high standard. Large parking provision. LAST SUITE REMAINING Offices at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE Location There are a number of good quality pubs and restaurants Accommodation in the vicinity. There is a bus stop at Dartbridge, on bus Buckfast Abbey forms part of an active Benedictine routes providing regular bus services to the surrounding monastery at Buckfast, near Buckfastleigh, Devon. Area Sq ft Sq m region, as well as Exeter and Plymouth. Buckfastleigh is an historic mill town situated on the Upper Ground Floor southern edge of Dartmoor National Park with a population 1,890 175.64 of approximately 3,600. Buckfastleigh benefits from retail Description (Suite B1) - Available facilities and other amenities. The premises form part of a newly-converted period First Floor (Suite B2) - Let 1,931 179.42 Buckfastleigh is well placed for quick and easy access property with a gym and café to be provided on lower First Floor (Suite C2) - Let 1,351 125.51 onto the A38 Devon Express Way which provides ground floor. excellent communications to Exeter approximately 24 TOTAL 5,172 480.57 The building floors are capable of occupation by a single miles (38 km) distant and Plymouth approximately 22 miles occupant or can be let in part. A fully glazed ground floor (35 km) distant. entrance lobby provides access to the property, which is All measurements are approximate Net Internal Areas. Nearby towns include Ashburton approximately 3 miles (5 arranged over three floors. km) distant, Newton Abbot approximately 10 miles (16 km) The property has recently been renovated to a very high Parking distant and Totnes approximately 7 miles (11 km) distant. standard, having been finished in Q4 2017, whilst retaining Parking will be available on site, number to be agreed. much of its original character. Lease The building specification includes: A new lease is available at terms to be negotiated. secure telephone entry system Rent each suite provides independently metred services On application. suspended ceilings with recessed fluorescent lighting Business Rates modern double glazed sash windows The office suites will be re-assessed for business rates carpeted flooring throughout upon occupation. Interested parties should make their own enquiries to Teignbridge District Council to ascertain central heating the exact rates payable. www.voa.gov.uk. CAT 6 data sockets and fibre optic broadband in situ kitchenettes in each office suite shared WC’s on each floor Lift access Offices at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE Legal Costs Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction. Energy Performance Certificate The property is Grade 2 listed and accordingly an EPC is not required. Planning We understand that the accommodation has planning consent for B1 offices but all interested parties should make their own enquiries to the Planning Department of VAT Viewing Arrangements the Dartmoor National Park. Tel: 01626 832093 or [email protected]. Under the Finance Acts 1989 and 1997, VAT may be For further information, to discuss your requirement or to levied on the Rent/Sale price. We recommend that the arrange an inspection, please contact the agents. prospective tenants/purchasers establish the implications References/Rental Deposits before entering into any agreement. Financial and accountancy references may be sought from Alder King Property Consultants any prospective tenant prior to agreement. Prospective Subject to Contract tenants may be required to provide a rental deposit subject Endeavour House to landlords’ discretion. Alder King LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered Pynes Hill in England and Wales. No OC306796. Registered Office: The Code for Leasing Business Premises in England Pembroke House, 15 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 Exeter 3BA. A list of all Members is available at the registered and Wales 2007 EX2 5WH office. Please see www.leasingbusinesspremises.co.uk. www.alderking.com Important Notice Asbestos Regulations These particulars do not constitute any offer of contract Will Acock It is the responsibility of the owner or tenant of the and although they are believed to be correct, their property, and anyone else who has control over it and/or accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they are expressly 01392 353080 responsibility for maintaining it to comply with the Control excluded from any contract. [email protected] of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). The detection of asbestos and asbestos-related compounds is beyond the scope of Alder King and accordingly we recommend you obtain advice from a specialist source. Ref: WA/JAS/83442 Date: June 2018 Offices at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE UPPER GROUND FLOOR Offices at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE FIRST FLOOR Offices at Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE Upper Ground Floor (Suite B1) First Floor (Suite B2) First Floor (Suite C2) .
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