160 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NL. 436 Sq M / 4,691 Sq Ft

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1 TO LET 436 Sq M / 4,691 Sq Ft Situated within the heart of Hull s historic old town Attractive setting in the Museums Quarter Limited tenant Repairing Obligations

2 Grade I Listed Landmark Building To Let 436 Sq M / 4,691 Sq Ft The National Trust is seeking a new tenant custodian to occupy Maister House. Built in 1744, this unique building gained Grade I status in 1952, coming into the ownership of the National Trust in The building provides office accommodation over ground, first and second floor levels. The house s front façade is a fantastic example of a Georgian exterior. Inside the stone staircase is a main feature of the house which opens through three stories, with an iron balustrade that is surrounded by stucco panels and artworks. The portraits on display at Maister depict members of this historically significant local family. The National Trust is looking to work with a future tenant to facilitate public access to part of the building, as was done by the previous tenants of Maister House.

3 Location Hull is a city and established port situated on the north bank of the Humber estuary. It is the regional capital of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The city is situated approximately 60 miles east of Leeds via the M62 and has a population of approximately 260,000. In recent years there has been increasing focus on the Humber estuary as a centre for the offshore renewables industry and Hull is the 2017 UK City of Culture. Maister House is located in the heart of Hull s historic Old Town in the attractive surrounds of Hull s Museum Quarter. The building is immediately opposite Hull s Streetlife Museum and in close proximity to Wilberforce House with The Deep located a short walk south of the property. The area is also home to a number of professional office occupiers, solicitors and is a short walk from the law courts to 4 LOWGATE 41 Custom House (PH) 33 Middleton Chambers Bank St Mary's Church Lowgate House PH 21 Suffolk Chambers Graveyard Distances 13 St Mary's Court BISHOP LANE 10 9 SCALE LANE 9 (PH) Manchester Arms Warehouses CHAPEL LANE a 7 The Avenue Sailmakers Arms (PH) Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence Number PH Maister House Chandlers Court PH HIGH STREET a 37 Oriel House (Govt Offices) College SCALE LANE STAITH Crown Courts 0.1 mile 2 min walk The Deep 0.4 mile 7 min walk Princes Quay Shopping Centre 0.4 mile 7 min walk Hull Interchange 0.7 mile 14 min walk Prospect Centre 0.7 mile 14 min walk St Stephens Shopping Centre 0.8 mile 16 min walk 34 3a 3b 49 CHAPEL LANE STAI Hull & East Riding Mus Pacific Court (Hall of Residence) Ellerman's House BISHOP LANE STAITH

4 Accommodation Ground Floor 216 sq m (2,326 sq ft) First Floor 107 sq m (1,153 sq ft) Second Floor 113 sq m (1,211 sq ft) Total 436 sq m (4,691 sq ft)

5 Floor Plans Area of historic interest where public access is proposed during working hours

6 Public Access to Hall & Staircase The building contains a unique and impressive hallway with a stone staircase, iron and wood balustrade with ornate stucco panels. This hallway previously housed a display of paintings and sculptures, all of which have been removed whilst the building is empty but will be returned when a new occupier is found. The previous tenant of the building allowed members of the public to view the hall and staircase during normal office hours, and permitted the local National Trust Association to provide access on some Heritage Open Days at weekends (doors leading to office spaces are lockable). The National Trust will look to work with any new occupier to continue facilitating some form of public access to this area. User The building currently benefits from consent for office use. Alternative uses will be considered subject to required consents. Repairing Liability The National Trust will retain responsibility for external repairs and decoration, the structure of the building. Repairs and decoration of the lantern staircase and hallway will also remain the responsibility of the National Trust The tenant will be responsible for the remaining internal repairs and decoration. Rateable Value The building is described as Offices & Premises with a Rateable Value of 22,000 per annum. For confirmation of rates payable please contact the local rating authority. Energy Performance Certificate The building is Grade I listed therefore an EPC is not applicable. Lease Terms The building is available TO LET at a guide rent of 20,000 per annum exclusive, incentives avaiable. The building is elected for VAT purposes meaning that VAT is chargeable on the rent. Legal Costs The ingoing tenant will be responsible for all reasonable legal costs incurred together with any Stamp Duty Land Tax that may be payable.