Modern Light Industrial/Trade Showroom Unit, Thirsk

Location

The premises are located on the newly developed Marrtree Business Park, situated approx. 1 mile to the south west side of the market town of Thirsk.

Access is from Topcliffe Road, the main access into Thirsk from the A168 which links the A1(M) to the A19.

Junction 49 of the A1(M) lies approx. 6 miles south west providing access to the UK motorway network including the M1 and the M62 approx 40 miles south. Teesside is easily accessible via the A19 approx 25 miles to the north.

Post Code: YO7 3FF

Description

The property comprises a recently constructed high specification business unit suitable for a range of uses*. (*See section below on Planning/Permitted Use).   It forms one of a total of 26 units of varying sizes spread across a development of some 70,000 sqft completed in 2022. Other occupiers include Toolstation, Screwfix, Duftons Plumbing, Motorparts Direct, PJH logistics and York Motor Factors.

The building is constructed of portal steel frame, with part steel cladding panels and part facing block work under a pitched roof with circa 10% translucent roof lights. Internally the unit is fitted with a small office/reception area, and kitchen, within the warehouse and WC facilities.

The property benefits from the following summary specification:

• Warehouse/Workshop with Electric Overhead lighting and painted concrete floor
• Electrically operated sectional overhead level access Loading Door (approx. 4m x 4.5m)
• Eaves height of approx. 6 m (Clear height to underside haunch)
• 3 Phase Electric Supply (20-30 kVA)
• 35 KN/m2 floor loading
• CCTV throughout estate and secured yard with electrically operated gate
• Shared frontage yard area with 6 allocated parking spaces
• Mezzanine Office/Storage area

The premises have most recently been occupied by Teasdales Motorcycles and in use as a Motorcycle Showroom. They are due to vacate in March 2025 to take up occupancy in their newly constructed purpose built showroom on Long Street in Thirsk, and this building will become surplus to requirements.

Floor Areas

Business Rates

We understand that the property is currently assessed as follows:

Services

The property is connected to 3 phase electric, water, telecoms, and foul drainage. The agents have not tested services; ingoing tenants are required to satisfy themselves in respect of availability and condition of the service provision to the subject property.

Planning/Permitted Use

Marrtree Business Park originally formed a part of the wider Sowerby gateway mixed use development granted outline planning in August 2012, to include housing, retail, hotel, care uses and employment. More detailed consent was obtained in August 2019 via the Reserved Matters (application ref 19/00546/REM) for the construction of 2 sub-divisible detached steel framed industrial buildings (Use Class B1, B2, B8) with associated access road off the Cedar Road, service yard, car parking and landscaping.

In February 2022 Teasdale Motorcycles obtained a change of use for the premises from Industrial Class B1, B2, B8 to a Sui Generis use for selling and/or displaying motor vehicles. (Planning Ref: 21/02568/FUL). One of the conditions associated with this planning consent was that the property be used for; ‘motorcycle sales and motorcycle accessories and no other purpose including any other purpose in any Class of the Schedule of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.’

It is expected that a change of use back to either a Class B2 (General Industrial) B8 (Storage & Distribution) or in replacement to Class B1 (Light Industrial/Offices) a Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) as amended in the Business & Planning Act 2020. Class E would include uses such as retail sales, recreation and fitness facilities as well as offices, research and light industrial. However, it is envisaged that a change of use planning application will be required to vary the current Sui Generis use currently live for this property.

Prospective tenants must make their own enquiries and be satisfied that their proposed use would be permissible, and suitable enquiries are encouraged via North Yorkshire Council Planning Department.

VAT

The property has been elected for VAT, hence VAT will be levied on the rent.

Leasing Terms

The property is offered to let at a quoting rental of £33,100 pa plus VAT (£10 per sqft), exclusive of business rates and all other outgoings, by means of a new Full Repairing and Insuring occupational lease for a term to be agreed. Preference will be given to leases of at least 5 years duration.

The rent will be payable quarterly in advance.

A contribution will be payable for the annual building’s insurance premium in addition to the rent.

Service Charge

The Tenant will be responsible for payment of an annual Estate Service Charge to cover a fair contribution towards the costs of maintaining and repairing the common parts of the Business Park. The payment rate for 2024/25 will amount to £1,820 (approx. £0.55 per sqft pa)

Legal Costs

Each party will pay their own legal costs.

Anti Money Laundering

Prior to any offer being accepted to lease this property, the prospective Tenant will be required to provide certain identification documents and proof of origin of funds in order to comply with Anti-Money Laundering legislation.

Viewing

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the joint agents:

Fordy Marshall

Bowcliffe Hall, Bramham, Wetherby LS22 6LP

Contact:                                   Christopher Fordy

Mobile:                                    07809 202300

Email:                                       christopherfordy@fordymarshall.com

Or

Carter Towler

Contact:                                   Josh Holmes

Tel:                                           0113 245 1447

Email:                                       joshholmes@catertowler.co.uk

All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct but intending purchasers / lessors should satisfy themselves as to the correctness.