For Sale by Private Treaty Florence Nightingale, 110 London Road, Derby. DE1 2QZ Prominent frontage to the London Road, A5194, adjoining London Road Community Hospital. Busy commercial and residential area, close Derby Midland Station and Derby Mail Centre. One easily managed open plan large ground floor trading area, large living quarters above. Suitable for a range of public house, restaurant and commercial uses. Freehold Offers at 225,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Particulars prepared October 2013
Location The Florence Nightingale enjoys a prominent frontage to the London Road, A5194, at its junction with Litchurch Street, approximately 1 mile south east of Derby City Centre. This is a busy mixed commercial and residential area dominated by Derby Midland Railway Station, Derby Mail Centre and the London Road Community Hospital which lies immediately to the rear. In addition, there are various hotels, restaurants and public houses in the vicinity, which form an established licensed circuit on the way into the city centre. There are numerous development proposals for this part of the City, particularly the redevelopment of the former Derby Royal Infirmary, for 300 plus houses together with a 60,000 sq. ft. superstore various pubs and restaurants. This area will be known as The Nightingale Quarter. Furthermore, on the opposite side of London Road, Castle Ward Urban Village is proposed to link the Station with the Westfield Centre. Description The public house comprises a part three storey, part two storey brick and slate building fronting the London Road with a substantial recently constructed single storey extension of similar construction to the rear but fronting Litchurch Street. Accommodation Ground Floor Internally, the public house is arranged so as to provide one elongated trading room with an access from Litchurch Street. Immediately to the left of the entrance is a small seating area with timber floors, wrought iron fire place and seating for some 10 customers, adjoining which is a service corridor to the ladies and gentlemen's customer lavatories. To the right hand side of the entrance lobby is the main public bar area which includes three alcoves of button backed upholstered fixed seating, an elongated timber panelled and topped bar servery and to the rear of the trading area a raised dance floor area with brick DJ area. To the rear of the servery is the catering kitchen, which again is long and narrow with adjoining storage area and office. Upper Floors The living accommodation is located on the upper floors. At first floor level the living accommodation comprises a lounge, domestic kitchen with some fitted base units, double bedroom and bathroom with wc, wash hand basin, bath and shower. The boiler is within the bathroom. At second floor level, there are two double bedrooms. Basement Within the basement is the beer cellar with barrel drop. General Information Tenure The property is held freehold and is available with the benefit of vacant possession. Services We are informed that all mains services are connected to the property. Licences We are informed that the property holds the benefit of a Premises Licence. Town & Country Planning We are informed by Derby City Council Planning Department that the property is not listed nor in a Conservation Area. Rating Assessment We are informed by the VOA website and Derby City Council Business Rates Department that the property is assessed for rating purposes as follows:- Rateable Value - 7,100.00 General Rates Payable - 3,280.20 Council Tax Band A Council Tax Payable 919.17 EPC An EPC is available for interested parties to inspect upon application. Asking Price Freehold Offers at 225,000 are invited for the freehold interest subject to contract and exclusive of VAT where chargeable. Further Information All interested parties are requested to contact Matthew Phillips for further information or to arrange viewings for the property. Conditions relating to these particulars (Misrepresentation Act 1967) The Agents for themselves and for the Vendors or Lessors of the property(ies) confirm that:- a) The sales particulars are produced for the guidance of interested parties and do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. b) Although believed to be correct, the accuracy of all descriptions and details given within the particulars is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon by intending purchasers or lessees who should satisfy themselves by inspections and enquiries as to their correctness. c) The Agents do not have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the properties or businesses to which these sales particulars relate. VAT & Conversion of a Commercial Building to a Residential Dwelling As of June 1 2008 VAT law has changed. If it is the intention of the purchaser to convert this building to a dwelling they must complete, prior to exchange of contracts, the HMRC form: Certificate to disapply the option to tax: Buildings to be converted into dwellings etc. The HMRC suggests all parties completing this certificate read: Notice 742A Opting to tax land and buildings. A copy can be found at www.hmrc.gov.uk.
Appendix 1 Photographs Front elevation Rear elevation
Bar Seating area
Title Plan