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55-57 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AJ

  • Auction
  • Lot 3
  • United Kingdom
  • Retail
  • Commercial

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Addendum

The Special Conditions of Sale for the Property have been amended as at 22 February 2023 and the sale of the Property is a sale of part. The sale of the Property will be subject to these Special Conditions, which replace any previous Special Conditions. We also enclose the plan to show the extent of the Property being transferred and a TP1 dated 28 May 2020. The TP1 has not been registered at HM Land Registry and therefore the seller may hold the legal title to the part of the Property which was to be transferred by the TP1 on trust for Kudos Promotions Limited. Prospective buyers should further be aware that the TP1 does not reserve any express right of access in favour of the apartment at the ground floor rear of the Property. Prospective buyers MUST seek independent legal advice on these documents and the issues outlined in this Addendum and should only bid if they are happy to proceed. This information is provided by way of information and is given without warranty. The property is purchased at your risk and subject to your own investigations and enquiries.

Property Summary

  • On the instructions of the Joint Fixed Charge Receivers
  • Freehold mixed use building
  • Ground floor retail/ part basement let to Digby Wine Limited
  • Rear flat, terrace, storage building and part basement store currently vacant
  • The communual areas and upper floors have been sold off on a long lease.  Refer to legal pack
  • Totals approximately316.19 sq m (3,402 sq ft)
  • Asset management/refurbishment opportunity
  • Affluent and prominent market town location
  • Currently producing £25,301 per annum (plus vacant flat)

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Property description

The property comprises part ground floor and basement of a large late 18th Century Grade II listed four storey building which, according to its listing entry by English Heritage, is the former Town House of Lord Zouche of Parham Park.

There is a front retail area of about 83.53 sq m (899 sq ft t/a wine merchants), rear office/ancillary accommodation of about 25.82 sq m (278 sq ft), and basement 149.74 sq m (1,612 sq ft). There is a flat to the rear totalling about 57.10 sq m (615 sq ft), storage building and a rear terrace and basement store. We have been informed that the rear storage building has planning to convert it into an artist studio/gaeden house, with x2 sky lights (please make your own enquiries with the local planning department).

Location

Arundel is a market town and civil parish in a steep vale of the South Downs, West Sussex. It lies about 49 miles south west of London, about 18 miles north west of Brighton, and 10 miles east of the county town of Chichester. Nearby towns include Worthing 8.6 miles to the south east, Littlehampton 3 miles to the south and Bognor Regis 7 miles to the south west. Arundel has a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral as well as a museum. It comes second behind much larger Chichester in its number of listed buildings in West Sussex. The River Arun runs through the eastern side of the town.

The property is located on the western side of the High Street, towards the top of the high street and almost directly opposite the bounds of Arundel Castle within the heart of Arundel’s retail area.  This includes a mix of predominantly independent retailers, and some high street multiples such as Pizza Express. The railway station is located approximately 0.6 miles to the south and has direct links to London and Gatwick Airport.

Planning

The property is Grade II listed and in a Conservation Area. Planning was also approved to use the the rear from A2 (Financial & Professional Services) to C3 (Dwelling Houses) & change of use at front from A2 (Financial & Professional Services) to A1 (Shops) in 2019 (Ref:AB/39/19/PL). 

Arun District Council (01903 737500) www.arun.gov.uk

Tenure

The property is freehold.

A 999 year lease has been derived out of the freehold in respect of the entrance stairways and first, second and third floors, roof and parapet wall at roof level.  The lease commencement date is 11/11/2011 at an annual ground rent of £300 pa (refer to the legal pack).

Additional Details

AddressFloor/AccommodationFloor Area TenancyLease TermsRent (£ pa)
55-57 High Street

Ground - retail

Basement - storage

109.35 sq m (1,177 sq ft)

149.74 sq m (1,612 sq ft)

Digby Wine Ltd5 years from 01/11/2019£25,001
R/O 55-57 High Street

Ground - Rear flat

Outside - Terrace

Rear Store/Studio

57.10 sq m (615 sq ft)

31 sq m (331 sq ft)

Not measured

Vacant  
57A High StreetUpper floors 999 years from 11/11/2011 £300
TOTAL    £25,301

The measurements have been provdied by the Seller and are for guidance purposes only. Prospective buyers should rely on their own measurements.

VAT

Please refer to Legal Documents

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