131-133 Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke On Trent

PUBLIC NOTICE - Rory Mack Associates are now in
receipt of an offer for the sum of £1,200,000 for 131
133 Congleton Road. Anyone wishing to place an offer
on the property should contact Martin Grainger at Rory
Mack Associates before exchange of contracts.
A detached steel portal frame building with pitched,
insulated metal profile roof coverings. Elevations are a mix
of masonry and metal profile cladding with glazed sections
creating a showroom appearance. The first floor is of
suspended concrete construction and the roof has a
number of solar panel cells which has a positive effect on
reducing the electricity consumption for the site. The
property briefly comprises a ground floor showroom and
warehouse at the rear plus welfare facilities. On the first
floor, accessed by stairs or lift, is a further showroom area
plus offices, store and welfare facilities at the rear. The
building has been finished to a very high standard and
would suit a wide range of businesses looking for a
prominent main road location with carparking for over 30
vehicles. At the rear is a service/loading area and the site
has metal fencing with dual gated access across the front.

Location
The site is located on Congleton Road (A34), the main
route which links Newcastle-under-Lyme with Congleton.
The property is around 6 miles from junction 16 of the M6
motorway and approx. 3 miles from the A500.

Tenure
The freehold interest is available, subject to contract and
with vacant possession upon completion.

Business rates
The building is rated as a showroom with air conditioning.
Classed as retail, hospitality or leisure
Rateable value £92,000
Rates payable £39,560pa (26/27)
Classed as any other use
Rateable value £92,000
Rates payable £44,160pa (26/27)

Services
All mains services are connected. There are 112 solar
panels included and fixed to the roof. The toilets use grey
water as there is a rainwater harvester. No services have
been tested by the agents.

VAT
There is no option to tax on this property, therefore no VAT
is payable.

Planning
Application No: 11/1542C.
The site was redeveloped after planning was passed in July
2011 to include a change of use from Garage/Shop,
Workshop/Car Sales and Dormer Bungalow to
Warehouse/Showroom/Retail/Trade counter. The planning
permission also included the right to build 4 x employment
units at the rear of the site.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations
In accordance with the anti-money laundering regulations,
two forms of identification will be required (e.g.
photographic driving license, passport, utility bill) from the
applicant and a credit check may also be required, the cost
of which will be the responsibility of the applicant. Where
appropriate we will also need to see proof of funds.

Available Area