The Old Hospital, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

LOCATION

Saffron Walden (population: 16,613 - 2021 census) is an attractive market town in the Uttlesford District of Essex, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bishop's Stortford, 15 miles (24 km) south of central Cambridge and 43 miles (69 km) north of London. It retains a rural charm with attractive medieval period buildings and a range of good shops (nationals and independents), and also offers a range of eating establishments.

The South of Cambridge R&D cluster is located nearby to the north, including the multi-let expanding Chesterford Research Park, 3 miles from Saffron Walden.
Saffron Walden is accessed from Junction 8 of the M11 when travelling north bound from London (a distance of about 15 miles (24 km)) and from Junction 10 on the M11 when travelling south from Cambridge (8 miles (13 km)).
The nearest train station to Saffron Walden is Audley End, which is located 1.5 miles (3km) west of the town in the village of Wendens Ambo, and a regular bus services and taxis provide easy access. Journey train times to London is approximately 55 minutes and approximately 15 minutes to Cambridge.
Stansted Airport is located 15 miles (24 km) from the town, while Luton Airport is 43 miles (69 km) away.
The offices are situated on London Road c.400m south-west of the High Street on the edge of the town centre.

ACCOMMODATION AND PARKING

The offices comprise c12,000ft² spread over 3 floors (ground, first and second), with suites/office areas available singularly or combined. The available space therefore ranges from single suites of c150ft² up to c3,200ft².
The space comes with available parking (subject to negotiation) immediately adjacent, the available numbers dependent on the quantum of office space desired.
The offices are ideal for a "start up", an expanding company or established service companies. Existing occupiers include surveyors, landscape consultants, Essex Police, and several charities in addition to various Council operated departments.

COMMON AREAS (SHARED WITH OTHERS)

There is a Council run and operated reception within the main entrance, where occupiers' visitors may initially arrive.
There are a range of kitchen and WC/restrooms located throughout the building. These are available for shared use.
There is a separate rear lounge, kitchen and shower room area available for shared use.
And several large meeting rooms and reception areas which are available for use, subject to prior arrangement and an additional charge.

FORM OF LEASE
The Council are offering a range of occupational alternatives, including short term licences to longer term (up to 10 years) leases (outside the Landlord & Tenant 1954 Act).

PLANNING
The Council offices have the benefit of use class E permission allowing a range of office orientated occupiers.

FINANCIAL TERMS
The Council is seeking offers of circa £30 p.s.ft for established medium sized businesses.
Preferential financial terms are available for "start ups" or those who would normally receive rating exemptions/reductions.
The all inclusive payment covers rent, insurance, rates, all utilities, service charge (including grounds upkeep, car park maintenance and tenant and Common Area cleaning, all compliance matters (H&S, electrical checks)), plus tenant area cleaning and use of the Council's postal services.

EPC
BAND E

SERVICES
All the main services (except for Gas) are available to the space. There is a central point for IT services and the building has a network system allowing division and self contained units to be created.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party shall be responsible for all their own costs arising from the proposed transaction.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Schedules and floor plans available on request.



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