Commercial property for sale

Probably the oldest freehold commercial property in the centre of horbury - Unique and prominently positioned retail / office premises on Queen Street opposite St Peters Church - Recently upgraded and improved - Rear yard with parking - Suitable for a variety of alternative uses

Property Particulars

This is a unique opportunity to purchase one of Horbury's oldest commercial properties with parts of the building dating back to the 16th century. The Grade II listed building occupies a prominent position on Queen Street directly opposite St Peters Church and has been sympathetically improved and upgraded by the current owner to preserve the appearance and overall useability of the building. The premises include the double fronted building located on Queen Street with spacious open plan plan retail space on both ground and first floors, an atached 2 storey wing backing onto Ring o'Bells Yard, a separate 2 storey storage building and enclosed yard with parking having vehicle access from Tithe Barn Street.

Location

The property is located on Queen Street in Horbury which has a wonderfully diverse selection of unique, independent shops and businesses giving a genuine traditional ‘village’ shopping experience. This affluent and vibrant large village on the outskirts of Wakefield is easilly accessible and provides a large catchment area for any business located here.

Tenure

Freehold under title number YY142359 with vacant possession on completion.

Planning Consent & Recent Work

Planning consent was granted in June 2021 under application number 20/02764/ful to undertake a number of improvements and upgrades to the property. The majority of this work has now been completed by the current owner and includes complete rewiring of the building, installation of a WC and associated drainage works, replacement of three 1st floors windows, removal of redundant internal partitions and removal of a decorative chimney breast including installation of a structural supporting beam. As part of the upgrades, the orignal shop signage was removed and front facade repainted, the rendering to the rear of the building has been removed to expose the original stone walling and the roof has been repaired / replaced together with installation of replacement gutters and downpipes. The planning consent still allows for the construction of a single storey rear extension for storage which any new owner may wish to complete.

Building History

No 39 Queen Street is a Grade II listed timber framed building infilled with brick and stone walling, situated within the Horbury Conservation Area. Parts of the orignal 16th century timber frame and roof trusses are still visible and feature throughout the building. A Heritage Statement produced November 2020 as part of the recent planning application is available upon request by any potential purchaser

Size

The Valuation Office indicates that the building has a net internal floor area of 1375 sq ft / 127.9 m2.

Use Classification

The building has historically been used for A1 (retail) purposes, most recently when the property was sub-divided into 2 shop units with the occupants being Brown & Son clock makers and Mrs Pickwicks ladies clothes shop. The new Class E (commercial, business & service) use will now apply to the building allowing, but not limited to, retail, financial services, sale of food & drink consumed on the premises, or use as an office.

Rateable Value

The rateable value, effective from April 2023 is £4,850. Note, this is not the amount you would pay but the value used to calculate the business rates payable. Businesses using this property as their only premises will be entitled to claim Small Business Rate Relief on this property.

Energy Performance Rating

The building has recently been assessed in April 2024 and has an EPC rating of C (69).

VAT

We understand that the agreed sales price will not be subject to VAT.

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Important Information

These particulars are intended only as general guidance. The Company therefore gives notice that none of the material issued or visual depictions of any kind made on behalf of the Company can be relied upon as accurately describing any of the Specified Matters prescribed by any Order made under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. Nor do they constitute a contract, part of a contract or a warranty.