Watergate, Methley, LS26

DESCRIPTION
This closed public house amounts to a gross internal floor area of 304.1 m2 (3,272 ft2) and the barn/ store approximately 104.5 m2 (1,124 ft2), set within a wider parcel of land in total amounting to approximately 0.09 hectares (0.23 acres).

The public house itself is two storeys in height plus a basement level and consists of a main bar, tap room, various dining rooms and a former kitchen area to the ground floor, and living accommodation to the first floor. The public house is in need of renovation internally and there has been some level of damage to ground floor areas due to a fire. There is vehicular access into the car park off Watergate (B6135), where there exists a right permitting the neighbouring occupier of 126 Watergate to park two vehicles within the car park.

The property is in need of comprehensive refurbishment and ripe for redevelopment. It would suit several uses subject to any necessary planning consent.

LOCATION
The property is located in Methley, a village in a rural location in the outskirts of Leeds and occupies a corner position at the junction of Park Lane and Watergate (B6135), and opposite Hungate Lane. Situated in the Greenbelt it is predominantly surrounded by open fields as well as residential property immediately to the southeast.

The property is well positioned for commuters to nearby surrounding population centres. Located close to junction 30 of the M62, this provides a major transport route between Liverpool and Hull, via Manchester, Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield. The M62 also provides access eastward to the M1 south.

BUSINESS RATES
The property has a rateable value of £2,300. More information in respect of rates can be obtained from the appropriate Local Authority and the Valuation Office Agency website,

VAT
We understand the property is not presently elected for VAT, however
the owner reserves the right to charge VAT should they choose to do so. All figures are quoted net of VAT.

PLANNING
The property’s last use was as a Public House with ancillary living accommodation. Drinking establishments fall within ‘sui generis’ planning use class. This means any alternative use will require planning consent. The entire site is located in the Green Belt for planning purposes. Interested parties should satisfy themselves by way of enquiry to the Leeds MDC that their proposed use is acceptable.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
This is a development opportunity and an Energy Performance Certificate is not considered necessary.

OFFERS
We are seeking offers in excess of £300,000 for the freehold interest. Offers subject to planning will be considered.

VIEWING
By prior telephone appointment through the agents.

Contact: Alfie Sullivan Tel (Option3)
Email:

Jonathan Kidd Tel (Option3)