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Suited to trade counter, general industrial, storage or distribution use

Solid concrete floor

Large concrete hardstanding yard available by separate negotiation

Good transport links

Gross Internal Area - 726.85 sq m (7,821 sq ft)

Guide Rent - £20,000 per annum

Description

A terraced General-Purpose Unit forming one of five units (A to E) all with a distinctive curved roof design. The units are well suited to a variety of different uses including trade counter, general industrial, storage and distribution.

The unit has a concrete floor. The roof is supported with sarking on a lightweight steel truss.

Access to the complex is via a shared entrance off the internal estate road. A Tarmacadam yard to the front provides ample circulation space for deliveries and dispatches, along with car parking for staff and customers alike.

Areas

The subjects have been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice to the following approximate areas:

726.85 sq m (7,821 sq ft)

E & oe measurements taken with a laser measure.

Location

Berwick Quays is situated at Tweedside Trading Estate to the west of the town centre with good access onto the A1 via Ord Road.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is located in Northumberland in the North of England. It has a population of 11,671 according to the 2021 population census broadly level with that recorded at the 2001 Census (11,668). The town is situated approximately equidistant between Edinburgh to the North and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to the south (approximately sixty-five miles each way).

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is served by the A1 Trunk Road providing good access to the National Roads Network and the Mainline East Coast Railway Network with regular services to Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (approximately forty-five minutes each way) and London (approximately three and half hours).

Although a relatively small town, Berwick is regarded as the principal Market Town serving North Northumberland and the eastern Borders (a catchment of around 42,000) offering a full range of retail, leisure and financial services. The town also has a significant tourism sector which accommodates an influx of seasonal visitors, the resident population is reported to effectively double during peak season. The population within a ten-mile radius was recorded as 27,323 in 2019 with an average household income of £23,597 (Source: CoStar).

There are airports at both Edinburgh and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne providing domestic and international scheduled flights.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed benefits from an active commercial harbour. The port can currently accept vessels up to 90 metres in length with maximum beam height of 16 metres and drafts of up to 4.4 metres.

Nearby occupiers include Howdens, Borderlink/Go Fibre, Country Style Food, Halfords Jus-Roll, Hi-Q Tyre Services, Silvery Tweed Cereals, McCreath Simpson & Prentice, Tweedmouth Service Station (Mitsubishi main car dealership) Tesco supermarket, Paint Shed and Screwfix.

Energy Performance Certificate

B46

Rateable Value

The subjects are assessed to a Rateable Value of £11,500, effective from 01-April-2017.

Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (SBRR) currently provides up to 100% rates relief for units with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less based on the combined total of all the occupiers business premises within England and Wales (subject to application and eligibility). The units each fall well below this threshold. This relief is reviewed annually in accordance with the budget. Current thresholds are correct for the current Financial Year.

The Rateable Value proposed effective from 01-April-2023 is £22,250.Rateable value/council tax information has been obtained from the Gov.uk website whilst believed to be correct, this information has not been verified.

Services

Mains electricity and water.

Tenure

Presumed Freehold

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Value Added Tax

The site is elected to tax and so VAT is payable on the rent at the prevailing rate.

Planning

In accordance with the Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) and the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)(Amendment)(England) Regulations 2020 a range of uses are likely to be supported including:

• Trade counter Use

• Class B2 (General Industrial)

• Class B8 (Storage / Distribution)

• Class E (commercial, Business and Service)

There may also be potential for a range Sui Generis (site specific) uses in keeping with existing uses on the estate. This category includes uses such veterinary surgery, vehicle sales. vehicle repairs, taxi or vehicle hire depot, or similar subject to Planning.

Viewing

By appointment with the sole agents.

Edwin Thompson, Chartered Surveyors

76 Overhaugh Street

Galashiels

TD1 1DP

Tel. 01896 751300

Fax. 01896 758883

E-mail: [email protected]