For Sale Subject to Contract Bristol Former Bishopsworth Police Station, BS13 7DD Development Opportunity Development Opportunity Freehold with vacant possession. Prominent residential site (subject to planning) Potential for comprehensive redevelopment including ancillary car park and (unused) landscaped areas. Circa 0.49 acres (0.198 hectares). Situated at the junction of King s Head Lane and Bishopsworth Road To be sold on an unconditional or subject to planning basis. Offers sought in excess of 400,000 excluding VAT subject to contract. September 2016
Location The property occupies a prominent corner position at the junction of King s Head Lane and Bishopsworth Road, approximately 4 miles south of Bristol City Centre. The property lies between the Bedminster Down and Bishopsworth residential suburbs. King s Head Lane leads to the A38 Bridgwater Road which is a main arterial road leading from the City centre to Bristol Airport and onwards to junction 22 of the M5 motorway.
Description The Site The property comprises a detached building on a sloping site over lower ground, ground and first floor. The building is constructed of cavity brick elevations under a pitched and flat roofs. There is a temporary portacabin building adjoining the main building at ground floor level. Externally, at lower ground level there is a hard surfaced car park area and beyond that is soft landscaping extending down towards Bishopsworth Road. Accommodation The site measures in the order of 0.49 acres and offers the following approximate floor areas:- Sq m Sq Ft Lower Ground Floor 318.32 3,426 Ground Floor 151.08 1,626 First Floor 188.71 2,031 TOTAL APPROX. 658.11 7,083 Site Area 0.19 ha 0.49 acres
Bristol Bishopsworth Police Station, BS13 7DD
Tenure Freehold. The boundaries of the land and buildings are approximately outlined in red. Planning The Police Station is classified as a Sui Generis use. Accordingly, Planning Permission would be required for any alternative use/development proposal. The property offers a range of alternative uses (subject to planning) and would suit residential conversion or redevelopment, however the Local Planning Authority will give consideration to a range of alternative uses subject to the detail of a planning application. A planning Overview Statement has been prepared and is available in the Marketing Information pack. We advise all prospective purchasers to contact the Local Planning Authority for further information if required. Marketing Information Pack The following technical information is available on request from the agents:- Topographical Survey Planning Appraisal Floor Plans Title Report EPCs Asbestos Information Utility Report Services Information regarding the position of services in the locality is contained with the Marketing Information pack. Parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the supply companies in respect of their specific requirements for the development of the site. Legal Costs Each party is to bear their own legal costs incurred in this transaction.
VAT Proposals should be expressed exclusive of VAT. Vacant Possession Vacant possession will be granted upon completion of the sale. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by Informal Tender and offers will be sought on either an unconditional or subject to planning basis. Proposals should address the following:- Full name and contact details of the proposed purchaser. Purchase price (expressed exclusive of VAT). Timescale for exchange, completion and planning if appropriate. Extent of due diligence required prior to exchange. Source and proof of funds. Deposit arrangements. Indicative scheme plan and description supporting the financial proposal (including proposed Use Class). Neither Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP nor their clients are bound to accept the highest or any offer. Proposal Offers are sought in excess of 400,000 excluding VAT and purchaser s costs.
Viewings and Enquiries The property can easily be viewed externally from the public highway. The property is fully secured and internal access will need to be arranged strictly by appointment only through the agents. For further information or to arrange an inspection of this property please contact: Nic Rumble T: 0117 946 4597 M: 07884 866631 E: nicholas.rumble@htc.uk.com Henry de Teissier T: 0117 946 4519 M: 07774 017218 E: henry.teissier @htc.uk.com Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP for themselves and for the vendor or lessor of this property, whose agent they are, give notice that: These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees and do not constitute part or whole of an offer or contract; All descriptions, dimensions, photographs, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers or lessees should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves as to their correctness; No person in the employment of Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor or lessor; Unless otherwise stated, all prices, rents and other charges are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction; All plant, machinery, equipment, services and fixtures and fittings referred to in these particulars were present at the date of publication. They have not been tested and we give no warranty as to their condition or operation; No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties that have been sold or withdrawn.