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Overleigh Water Tower, off Overleigh Road, Chester, CH4 7EJ

  • Auction
  • Lot 16
  • United Kingdom
  • Land/Site
  • Commercial

Sold for £280,750

Addendum

The roof top telecoms mast is let to EE Limited for a term of 5 years from 11th September 2023 at a rent of £3,300 per annum and not as stated in the auction particulars. Those details incorrectly stated in the auction particulars relate to the previous lease and should be ignored. A copy of the current lease is included in the legal documentation. The Seller has been made aware of some proposed maintenance and improvement works by the tenant which include works to the staircase, removal of vegetation to the roof and replacement of a cable gland on the roof. The Seller has not been provided with any proposed timescale for these proposed works to be undertaken. The Seller has not been provided with any other detail for the proposed works and it will be for the purchaser to liaise with the tenant following completion to agree the nature and timing of the proposed works.

Property Summary

  • By order of Severn Trent Water
  • Freehold disused landmark water tower
  • 0.231 hectares (0.57 acres)
  • Residential location
  • Includes telecoms mast producing £10,181.04 per annum
  • Vacant possession
  • This Lot will not be sold prior to auction

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Vendor's Solicitor

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Simon Riggall
Simon Riggall
Property Agent, here to help.
Conveyancing Team
Vendor's Solicitor

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Property description

The property comprises an octagonal concrete water tower constructed by the Chester Water Works Co in 1935. The tower sits in a securely fenced level and largely grassed site of some 0.231 hectares (0.57 acres) with some rooftop telecommunication aerial equipment.

There is a separate single storey workshop building of approximately 20.80m (70 ft) x 7.6m (25 ft).

The site has gated vehicular access adjacent to 53 Overleigh Road, and to the rear the fenced boundary runs alongside Eaton Mews, a cul-de-sac residential development area.

We understand that utility services including water, electricity and telecoms are available on the site, and foul sewerage and gas can be found in the public highway.  Interested parties should refer to the legal pack and make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves on the availability of any services.

Location

The wealthy Cathedral city of Chester lies alongside the River Dee in North West England close to the border with Wales.

The city has a population of approximately 90,000 and its wealth of Roman and medieval architecture makes it one of the UK's leading tourist as well as a retail destination.

The lifestyle has attracted a range of financial sector companies including Lloyds Bank, Bank of America, NFU Mutual, M&S Financial as well as the British Aerospace Airbus site.

The city lies alongside the M56 motorway and is a major road hub with M53, A41, A55 and the A483 as well as mainline rail services.

The property is located to the south of the city centre, upon the south side of the River Dee and is approached off the A483 Grosvenor Road linking Overleigh Road with the city centre.

The site is accessed via a gated access adjacent to 53 Overleigh Road, close to the Red Lion Inn.

The rear of the property has a long fenced boundary to Eaton Mews. The area is predominantly residential.

The approximate position of the property can be located as follows:
Grid Reference: SJ406652
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Tenancy

The roof top telecoms mast is let to EE Limited for a term commencing 30/10/1998 at a rent of £10,181.04 per annum.  Holding over.  The agreement can be terminated by either party giving to the other not less than 12 months notice.

25% of the rent received is payable to the Duke of Westminster which is currently accounted for on an annual basis. Please refer to the legal pack

Planning

We draw your attention to an independent planning appraisal provided by Dalcour Maclaren that is available to download from the legal pack.

For further enquiries contact Cheshire West and Chester Council (0300 111 8000) www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Tenure

Freehold

Accommodation

Note: Interested parties should read the legal pack for further information relating to easements, overages and restrictions on use, for example, that may be applicable to the site.

Viewing of a site may only be undertaken using public rights of way or by appointment with BidX1. Please do not trespass onto adjoining land owned by our client’s neighbours.

VAT

Please refer to Legal Documents

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