Lurke Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire , MK40

**OFFICE BLOCK WITH CHANGE OF USE APPROVAL TO CONVERT EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING TO 26 FLATS TOTALLING c. 12,708 sq ft (GIA)**

SUMMARY:

Development site comprising an existing four storey office building with lift access located in the heart of Bedford town centre.

The existing building has a permitted development consent for conversion to twenty-six flats.

There will be 7 parking spaces, 2 at the rear and 5 at the front of the building.

Lurke Street multi-storey car park is next to the property and is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. An annual parking permit is available.

LOCATION:

Bedford is located approximately 10 miles east of junction 13 of the M1 via the A421 which links the town to both the M1 and A1 and at the heart of the Oxford Cambridge arc. The property is within walking distance of the railway station which provides regular services to London St Pancras International with a journey time of approximately 36 minutes. There is also a choice of private schooling in the area provided by the Harpur Trust.

PLANNING:

Prior Notification for Change of Use (under permitted development) from Office to Residential was granted prior approval under reference 22/01137/CPNMA dated 11th August 2022. Copies of all the drawings are available from Compass. There was a previous approval for conversion to 23 larger 1&2 bed flats under reference 20/02124/CPNO dated 11th November 2020 (now expired), this could be renewed, further details available.

The development is CIL liable although we believe all the existing floor area can be offset against the charge.

ACCESS:

Pedestrian and vehicular access is from Lurke Street with access to the rear parking via an under croft.

DEVELOPMENT:

Residential accommodation amounting to c12,708 sq. ft GIA comprising 26 apartments (19 x one bed & 7 x studio).

The building may have potential to create further accommodation by adding a further storey (STPP). Any additional accommodation created will be subject to an uplift clause on an agreed pro rata basis.

DRAINAGE/SERVICES:

All utilities are connected to the existing building but prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with respect to adequacy of supply and availability and cost of connections.

EXISTING WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY:

The property / land is to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether or not mentioned in these details.

CEPC RATING: Band C (71)

TENURE:

The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

VACANT POSSESSION:

Vacant possession will be subject to termination of existing leases with an agreed longstop completion date.

TERMS:

Guide Price: Offers in excess of £1,850,000 

Conditions of sale:

(1) The purchaser is to exchange unconditional contracts within 30 working days from when their solicitor receives draft contract documentation.

(2) Legal completion is to take place within 20 working days from exchange of contracts or vacant possession, whichever is the later.

VAT will not be charged on the purchase price.

VIEWINGS:

Strictly by prior appointment via Compass.

DISCLAIMER: Compass Land & Development for themselves, and for the vendors of the land, whose agents they are, give notice that; (A) These particulars are produced in good faith, but are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; (B) No person in the employment of Compass Land and Development has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty what so ever to the land. These details are presented subject to Contract and without prejudice as of AUGUST 2024.