Former Fire Station Horsham, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DN
£145.56 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
17,175 sq ft
1,596 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial development for sale
Key features
- Approx 1 acre site
- Town Centre location close to train station
- Close to A24 / M23 / Gatwick Airport
- Prominent roadside location with potential for development and/or alternative uses (STPC)
- Rare freehold commercial opportunity
- Existing buildings with total floor area of approx 17,175 sq ft
- Rear yard / parking areas
- Current Sui Generis use
- Guide price £2,500,000 vacant possession
- Conditional and unconditional bids considered
Description
The property comprises a purpose-built fire station which sits on a relatively rectangular plot site extending to approx 1 acre.
The site has a prominent roadside frontage of approx. 60m onto Hurst Road.
The fire station is now vacant having closed and relocated in 2023.
The buildings on site comprise of offices, garage / workshop, training areas, canteen, bar, gym area and small dormitory accommodation.
Location
The property is located within Horsham town centre only a few hundred yards from Horsham Park and train station providing regular services to London Victoria.
The property adjoins the Law Courts to the east, Police Station to the south and Horsham Hospital to the west. Residential homes are located opposite on both Hurst Road and Hurst Avenue. The Richard Collyer College is located to the north/west.
The A24 (1 mile to the west) and the A23/M23 (6 miles to the east) provide road links to the north and south.
Viewings
Please contact selling agents Vail Williams for viewing dates/times.
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The accommodation comprises the following areas:
Guide Price
£2,500,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession (Subject to Contract). Conditional and unconditional offers considered.
Tenure
The property is held under a single registered title with title number WSX339777.
There are rights of way over the roadway.
Current Rateable Value
Current Rateable Value as a fire station is £112,000 effective 1st April 2023.
Rates payable for 2024/25 are circa £61,152 without any reliefs.
Data Room
Please contact agents for further details and access.
Utilities / Services
Mains gas, water, sewage and 3 phase electricity (TBC).
Local Authority
Horsham District Council
EPC
An EPC is being prepared and will be available shortly.
Planning
The current Use Class is Sui Generis as a Fire Station. Prospective purchasers / occupiers are recommended to undertake their own research on the suitability for their intended use.
Bid Deadline
Best bids are to be submitted in writing by 12:00 midday on Friday 14th June 2024.
Copy of the Bid Proforma can be requested from agents.
Offers that include overage etc. will be looked upon favourably. Our client is not bound to accept the highest or any offer and we also reserve the right to require selected bidders to submit further bids.
Brochures
Former Fire Station Horsham, Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2DN
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Horsham Station0.2 miles
- Littlehaven Station0.7 miles
- Warnham Station1.7 miles
About Vail Williams, Crawley
Unit 4 Peveril Court, 6-8 London Road, Crawley, RH10 8JE
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