Hewmar House comprises a detached building of brick construction with rendered walls under a pitched tiled roof. The accommodation is over two floors and comprise of a range of offices, kitchenette and WC facilities.

The property was heated by way of a gas fired central heating system via radiators and the majority of the windows are UPVC double glazed. It is accessed along a private lane and parking is provided to the front and side.

The property is in need of refurbishment throughout.

The total site area is approximately 0.129 hectares (0.320 acres).

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

Planning consent has been obtained to demolish the existing building and develop 16 residential flats within Class C2 (Residential Institution) of the Use Classes Order 1987.

The accommodation in each flat will comprise an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, a shower room and bedroom. A communal living/dining area, kitchen, tearoom, and laundry are also provided.

A Section 106 Agreement was completed, and 4 affordable rented units (No's 1 to 4) are to be provided.

A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) in the sum of £49,748.34 is payable at the commencement of the proposed development.

Location:

Gloucester is located approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) west of Cheltenham, 35 miles (56.2 km) north of Bristol, 55 miles (88.5 km) south of Birmingham and 100 miles (161 km) west of London.

Access to the motorway network is available at Junctions 11, 11A and 12 of the M5 and Junction 15 of the M4 at Swindon. The link to the M4 is via the A417/A419 trunk road. Gloucester Railway Station provides direct services to London with journeys taking just under two hours, and both Gloucester and Cheltenham share a local airport at Staverton, approximately 8 miles away.

Hewmar House is situated on the southern side of London Road, which is one of the main routes into the City centre, which is approximately ½ a mile to the west. This part of London Road is a mixed residential and commercial area, and the property is adjacent to St Margaret's Chapel and its ancillary Listed Alms Houses. Further to the south, on London Road, at the City end are a number of modern office buildings including the Headquarters of BBC Radio Gloucestershire and numerous small retail units.

Accommodation:

Existing Building

(Approx net internal areas)

Ground Floor: 129.04 sq m (1,389 sq ft)

First Floor: 120.20 sq m (1,294 sq ft)

Total approx. net internal floor area: 249.24 sq m (2,683 sq ft)

Proposed Development

The approved plans outline the following accommodation:

Ground floor

Flat 1 - 1 bed: 47.5 sq m (4,511 sq ft)

Flat 2 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Flat 3 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Resident's lounge, dining area, kitchen, tearoom, laundry & plant room.

TOTAL: 371.6 sq m (4,000 sq ft)

First floor

Flat 4 - 1 bed: 40.0 sq m (431 sq ft)

Flat 5 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Flat 6 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Flat 7 - 1 bed: 40.1 sq m (432 sq ft)

Flat 8 - 1 bed: 47.5 sq m (511 sq ft)

Flat 9 - 1 bed: 40.0 sq m (431 sq ft)

Flat 10 - 1 bed: 40.0 sq m (431 sq ft)

Second floor

Flat 11 - 1 bed: 40.0 sq m (431 sq ft)

Flat 12 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Flat 13 - 1 bed: 40.3 sq m (434 sq ft)

Flat 14 - 1 bed: 40.1 sq m (432 sq ft)

Flat 15 - 1 bed: 40.1 sq m (432 sq ft)

Flat 16 - 1 bed: 39.5 sq m (425 sq ft)

TOTAL: 327.2 sq m (3,522 sq ft)

GRAND TOTAL: 1,070.4 sq m (11,522 sq ft)

Car parking and cycle stores are to be provided.

Price:

£550,000

Rates:

The Rateable Value appearing on the Valuation Office Agency website is £24,250.

Planning:

Planning consent has been obtained to demolish the existing building and develop 16 residential flats within Class C2 (Residential Institution) of the Use Classes Order 1987.

The accommodation in each flat will comprise an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, a bathroom with 3-piece suite, cupboard and bedroom. A communal living/dining area, kitchen, tearoom and staff office are also provided. A Section 106 Agreement has been completed, and 4 affordable rented units (No's 1 to 4) are to be provided.

Terms:

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession.

VAT:

Under the Finance Acts 1989 and 1997, VAT may be levied on the sale price. We recommend that the prospective purchasers establish the implications before entering into any agreement.

Legal costs:

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Contact:

Ash & Co 

Simon McKeag: 07737 691453

Harry Pontifex: 01242 255242