Where is the Builders Merchant located?
Wirksworth is a market town c5 miles south of Matlock and 6.5 miles northwest of Belper. It is a scenic and popular tourist
destination in the Derbyshire Dales, situated on edge of the Peak District National Park.
The builders merchant for sale is located on St John Street (the B5023), just south of the Farmers Market Place. Being in a town centre position the premises benefits from easy access to a broad range of amenities to include shops, restaurants and public transport.
What does the Builders Merchant comprise?
Former builders merchant (originally constructed as a cinema). Adjoining workshop also offered for sale (site totalling c 0.33 acres). Centrally positioned and versatile opportunity suitable for existing use, conversion or development STP.
The merchant is accessed off St John Street and provides a retail frontage, offices, WC's and stores on the ground floor. Further storage is provided on the first floor to include a mezzanine.
How has the Builders Merchant been measured?
The accommodation has been measured on a Gross Internal Area basis (GIA) in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring practice.
| Floor |
Sq Ft |
Sq M |
| Ground Floor store |
2,000 |
185.8 |
| Ground Floor Office & Retail |
878 |
81.57 |
| First Floor Store |
505 |
46.91 |
| Total | 3,383 | 314 |
What has the property been used for?
We believe the property has been used under Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). This property, together with the adjacent workshop (also offered for sale) forms part of application 22/00640/FUL where there is a committee recommendation for approval (Subject to S106) for extension of existing ground floor retail and conversion to Class E(g) offices and 7 apartments along with demolition of workshop building and replacement building comprising 4 apartments. Whilst the building is situated within Wirksworth Conservation Area, we do not believe it has been listed under Article 4. All parties should confirm the planning position with the relevant Local Authority.
Are there Utilities?
Mains services including 3 Phase, are via the adjoining building and will be terminated if sold separately. We are advised this building did previously have its own supplies and they are now capped. The agents give no guarantee in respect of connectivity or capacity and interested parties must rely on their own investigations.
What is the Rateable Value?
The builders merchant and adjoining workshop are currently listed on the VOA website under a single assessment with an RV of £15,000. The merchant sale may therefore need to be separately assessed.
How is the property offered?
Freehold
Former builders merchant offered for sale freehold.
How much is the Price, and is VAT payable on top?
£395,000 for the Freehold. All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT, we are advised the property is not registered for VAT.
What is the EPC rating?
The warehouse is currently used for storage purposes. It is anticipated a buyer shall convert or redevelop the building. In
the event the building is sold for the existing use, an EPC shall be obtained prior to exchange.
What are the viewing arrangements?
Please contact us or visit the OMEETO website for full details or to request a viewing. OMEETO do not take any responsibility for any loss or injury caused whilst carrying out a site visit.