3 Queens Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5JL
A prominent freehold town centre retail investment in Nuneaton
Guide price*
£325,000+
Plus fees
Sold prior to auction for an undisclosed amount.
Lot information
Commercial Investment
Auction details:
Thursday 18th May 2023 @ 09:00AM
Live-streamed Auction
A Prominent Freehold town Centre Retail Investment Property let to Waterstones Booksellers Limited. Current Rental Income: £30,000 pa.
Property Description
The property comprises a prominent modern mid parade unit set over two floors. To the ground floor is a substantial retail shop with a retail trading area of approximately 1,924 sq. ft. ( 178.90 sq m) and further retail space of 980 sq. ft. ( 91.10 sq m) to the first floor. There are ancillary areas to both ground and first floors as well staff WC’s. The property enjoys a high level of footfall and is situated adjacent to HSBC Bank.Location
Nuneaton is a substantial market town with a resident population of 71,000 and is located approximately 9 miles North ofCoventry and 20 miles East of Birmingham.
The property is situated in a prime pedestrianised trading location on Queens Road in Nuneaton town centre adjoining Claire’s Accessories, HSBC and Boots. Other nearby occupiers include Next, McDonalds, Poundland, and Greggs,
Tenure
Freehold - Subject to the existing tenancyTenancy Details
The property is let to Waterstones Booksellers Limited (Company number 00610095) for a term of 3 years from 1st December 2022, expiring January 2026. The Current rent is £30,000 pax.Value Added Tax
We understand VAT is applicable on this transaction.Remote Bidding Auction
This property is being offered via a remote bidding auction with bidding by proxy, telephone or internet only. You will need to pre-register for remote bidding, provide your identification and debit card details no later than 24 hours prior to the auction, please visit our website for further details.Tenant Profile
Waterstones was founded in 1982 and operates from 280 bookshops and employ over 3,000 people. An average sized Waterstones shop will sell a range of approximately 30,000 individual books, stationary, other related products and some stores have integrated cafes. The company have kept up with e-commerce trends and operate their own online bookstore. For the year ended 25th April 2021 Waterstones Booksellers Limited reported a turnover of £230.9m.Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Auctioneers.DISCLAIMER
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LIVE-STREAMED AUCTION
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*DEFINITION OF GUIDE & RESERVE PRICE
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COSTS AT AUCTION
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