280 & 280A Fylde Road, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2NJ

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Tenanted Retail Showroom & 7 Bedroom Accommodation – Potential To Generate £71,000+ pa

Prominently located detached property briefly comprising a ground floor retail (kitchen) showroom with workshop to rear plus self-contained seven bed residential accommodation at first floor.

Ground Floor Retail Showroom:
Currently rented on a rolling contract achieving £17,000pa + VAT (£20,400 inc VAT) comprising of:
•Main showroom – 160 sq m
•Separately accessed rear workshop with loading doors and drive through facility into a small rear yard area – 75 sq m
•Mezzanine storage – 70 sq m
•Rear service area including a kitchen, washroom/WC and ancillary.

We have been informed that the tenants have been in occupation for approximately 10 years.

First Floor Accommodation:
With its own private entrance, this large apartment offers 7 good size double bedrooms with two shower rooms, one bathroom, a double kitchen with dining area and a separate communal living room. There is also a balcony offered to the rear of the building.

Previously been let as student accommodation for the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), contractors and Air B&B, this has been achieving on average £150 per week / £4,500 per month (£54,000pa).

The total combined potential income would therefore be £71,000 per annum, when fully let.

We have been provided with the landlords monthly costings totalling approx. £1,100pcm which include all utility bills and the monthly ground rent charge.

The living accommodation could also be subdivided into 2- 3 apartments subject to the necessary consents being obtained.

Externally:
There is a flagged forecourt suitable for off road parking together with lower loading bay / car parking areas. The enclosed rear year (which could readily be covered) has drive-through access from the workshop.

Location:
Prominently located on the north side of Fylde Road (A583) on the northerly edge of Preston City Centre close to the University and Docklands.

Tenure: Leasehold
Service Charge: None
Ground Rent: £495pcm (£5,940pa) as informed by seller
Length of Lease: 125 years from 27 March 2015
Title number: LAN164449
Council Tax Band: C (Business Rates for Showroom payable by tenant)

Local Authority: Preston

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Tenure: Leasehold

EPC Rating: Residential Accommodation: D

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