GUILDFORD BOAT HOUSE, MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD SURREY, GU1 3TZ Prime Freehold Site in Stunning Riverside Location FOR SALE FOR OCCUPATION OR REDEVELOPMENT (subject to planning)
GUILDFORD BOAT HOUSE, MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD SURREY Location Guildford Boat House is located in an Important riverside location in Guildford Town Centre, overlooking the River Wey. All main Town Centre amenities, including Guildford Mainline station are within 1 km. Access to the site is via Millbrook Borough Council s Millbrook Car Park over which there is a pedestrian and vehicular right of way. The car park has direct access from the A281.
GUILDFORD BOAT HOUSE, MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD SURREY Site Description The land is level with a site area of approximately 0.2acres. (0.078 hectares) At present the premises comprise a disused commercial boat house on the ground floor (most recently occupied as Guildford Boat House Ltd) with residential accommodation above. The ground floor includes a reception area, offices, store rooms and a boat house/workshop with access directly onto the river. Site Plan The gross internal area of the ground floor is approximately 233 sq m (2,508 sq ft) The First Floor comprises a self contained 3 bedroom flat with a gross internal area of approximately 97.1 sq m (1,045 sq ft) The existing buildings are in need of substantial repair and modernisation. Externally there is a large tarmac area to the rear of the property, currently used as parking area and boat storage. To the front (South West) of the property there is a paved courtyard overlooking the river and a wet dock at the side. First Floor Accommodation: Not to Scale
GUILDFORD BOAT HOUSE, MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD SURREY Proposal We are instructed to seek unconditional offers for the Freehold interest at a guide price of 750,000 (subject to contract). Use The premises have most recently been used as a commercially operated Boat House hiring out narrow boats and rowing boats for recreational purposes. This use falls within Class D2 (Assembly & Leisure). There is a self contained residential flat at first floor level. Potential uses for the site include one or a combination of the following: A3 (Hot Food) restaurant or café; A4 (Licenced Premises) pub or bar; D2 (Assembly and Leisure) water based activities uses; B1 (Offices); B2 (General Industrial) workshop; C3 (Residential) flats or homes; or indeed other uses. Planning Although the property lends itself to extension/remodelling or redevelopment, any planning application will need to adequately identify and deal with flood risk issues. Commercial uses are more likely to be received favourably than residential uses, but the property lies within the functional floodplain and redevelopment of the site might not be possible. All interested parties must make their own enquiries and all offers must be unconditional as far as planning is concerned. The property is within the Millmead and Portsmouth Road Conservation Area, and within an Urban Area and Guildford Town Centre. Mooring There is space for residential mooring in the wet dock at the side of the building. There may be limited leisure mooring at the front subject to agreement with The National Trust, who may be entitled to charge for this privilege. Further details on request. Rates Ground Floor: Rateable Value 20,500 Rates Payable: 9,655.50 (2014/15) First Floor: Council Tax Band C Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the joint agents. Michael Owen: mike@owenshipp.co.uk ; 01483 450 115 David Harvey: DAHarvey@savills.com; 01483 796 823 VAT The Property is not elected for VAT, and VAT will not be payable on the purchase price. General Comment This outstanding and important site in Guildford has enormous potential but needs to be considered carefully and sensitively in view of the location. Please contact us for further information such as title documents, planning investigations or an appointment to inspect. EPC An EPC has been commissioned.
GUILDFORD BOAT HOUSE, MILLBROOK, GUILDFORD SURREY These particulars do not constitute, or form any part of, any offer or contract, and whilst all the information given is believed to be correct, all interested parties must satisfy themselves of its accuracy. All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT, unless otherwise stated.