Specifications
Summary
Description
The property comprises three former Georgian town houses which have been conjoined and were for many years the offices of a law firm. The accommodation is arranged on five floors from lower ground to third floor levels, although the ground floor of No.13 is not included in the property being offered.
The floors are connected by means of full staircases in Nos. 14 and 15 (plus stairs connecting the upper floors of No.13), and access is principally via two front doors at ground floor level, with additional access to each building at the rear at lower ground floor level. The internal configuration is as shown on the floor plans. The property includes land to the rear which is used for parking, and could accommodate up to 9 cars.
Location
Southernhay is Exeter's prime city centre office district, in close proximity to the amenities of Princesshay, High Street and Cathedral Green. The Georgian terraces of Southernhay West and Southernhay East face one another across mature
communal gardens, and buildings on Southernhay West have views to the Cathedral and Bishop's Palace beyond.
The property is located in a prominent and high profile location at the corner of Southernhay West and Cathedral Close, a busy pedestrian thoroughfare linking the office district with Cathedral Green, High Street and city centre amenities.
The offices of the Southernhay District are home to a number of the city's best-known professional firms including solicitors, accountants, surveyors, private banks and financial advisors. The district is also a centre for medical and therapy businesses as well as having a number of hotels, a restaurant and a wine bar.
Accommodation
All areas are approximate and measured in accordance with the RICS Property Measurement (2nd Edition).
Please note the areas indicated are approximate using average net internal dimensions.
Sq M Sq Ft
13 SOUTHERNHAY WEST
Lower Ground Floor 86.84 935
First Floor 78.82 849
Second Floor 64.89 699
Third Floor / Attic 52.11 561
Total Accommodation 282.66 3,044
14 SOUTHERNHAY WEST
Lower Ground Floor 98.59 1,062
Ground Floor 81.48 876
First Floor 47.64 513
Second Floor 47.21 509
Third Floor / Attic 33.64 362
Total Accommodation 309.99 3,337
15 SOUTHERNHAY WEST
Lower Ground Floor 79.11 852
Ground Floor 70.4 758
First Floor 57.67 622
Second Floor 59.05 636
Third Floor / Attic 29.78 42
Total Accommodation 296.01 3,189
Please note:
The ground floor of No 13 together with four car parking spaces in the private rear car park was sold off long-leasehold (999 years) some time ago and is therefore excluded from the sale.
Business Rates
From the Valuation Office Agency website (www.voa.gov.uk) we understand that the current each property is rated under three separate assessments as follows:
No 13 - Lower Ground Floor: £8,400 RV with approx. £4,191.60 rates payable
No 13 - First, Second and Third Floors: £14,500 RV with approx. £7,235.50 rates payable
No 14 & 15: £49,500 RV with approx. £24,700.50 Rates Payable
Services
We understand that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property however these services have not been tested by the agents. Interested parties should make their own enquiries.
EPC / MEES
No 13 - E(107)
No 14 - E(101)
No 15 - D(99)
Legal Fees
Each party to be responsible for their own legal fees in relation to this transaction.
VAT
The property has been elected for VAT and therefore VAT will be charged on the price.