THE OFFICES

The premises offer a good sized two storey former cottage converted for commercial use.  The premises are accessible but in a particularly private location, with good road linkage to the A67, A66 trans Pennine route and A1(M) north – south routes.  Newcastle and Leeds are within 1 hour’s journey and Durham Tees Valley Airport within 30 minutes.

The fully heated accommodation includes:

Entrance Reception

Kitchen

With fitted units, 16 square metres

Office / Staff Room

13.5 square metres

Ground Floor WC

Off reception hall

Large Open Room – West

With flexible layout and stairwell, 28 square metres

Large Through Room

With separate kitchen facilities and WC / ablutions, 46.5 square metres.

Separate Lockable Secure Bothy Storage

With two areas, 25 square metres

Further Lockable Store / Garage

Capable of use as office accommodation with alteration, 40 square metres.

(All measurements are approximate.)

The work environment, particularly the surrounding environment, is excellent with an open country aspect.

TERMS AND STIPULATIONS

Rental

The agreed rental will be paid monthly in advance by direct debit arrangement.  A deposit bond shall be required to be agreed by negotiation according to user.

User

The prospective tenant shall declare the intended user at the outset and prior to the settlement of the agreement. The tenant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary consents, permissions and licences for that intended user prior to commencement of the use.

Indemnity

The tenant shall indemnify the landlord against all claims of what ever nature of a third part nature.  Adequate insurance shall be taken out for providing such cover.  The amount and type of insurance will be commensurate with the user proposed. 

RepairsThe landlord shall keep the premises wind and water tight.   The tenant shall be liable for all other repairs and renewals and can amend the premises as necessary to meet requirements, subject to agreement in writing from the landlord’s agents or landlord and as necessary obtaining any consents or permissions required.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

The lease shall come under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.  The lease will be excluded from Part 2 of that Act.  The length of the lease term is negotiable.  Rent reviews will be at three yearly intervals to open market rental value.

References

The landlords and their agents reserve the right to take up references directly with previous landlords or employers of intending tenants.  Tenants will supply the names and addresses of such referees as opposed to testimonials for the uptake of references.

The Agreement

The agreement will be prepared by the landlord’s solicitors at joint cost of landlord and tenant.  A record of state and condition likewise will be prepared by the letting agents seven days prior to the commencement of the letting, which shall be signed by all parties as a true record on condition at the date of entry.

Outgoings and Business Rates

All outgoings and business rates shall be the responsibility of the tenant to include water rates, electricity charges, central heating costs, telephones, business rates and similar.

VAT

The landlord is not currently registered for VAT.

Business Rates

Rateable value:    £3,650

Rates payable:     £1,686.30

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment through the agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Addisons Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for the vendor or lessor of the property whose agents they are, give notice that:

(1)           these particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers/lessees and do not constitute nor constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items, any item not herein described is deemed not included in the sale/let;

(2)           all descriptions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, any intending purchaser/lessee should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the validity thereof;

(3)           no person in the employment of Addisons Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property or the particulars nor enter into any contract relating thereto on behalf of the vendor/lessor.  All negotiations and discussions are on a subject to contract basis;

(4)           no responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers/lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

MOST IMPORTANT

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SWN/PMB/5.12.08

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