Step On Safety Premises, Factory Lane, Brantham, CO11 1NH

£120,000 per annum exclusive

Overview

Industrial
Property Type

22837 - 22837
sq ft

Description

Location

A detached industrial / warehouse premises on approx. 1.689 acre fenced & gated site.

The property comprises a detached, four-bay warehouse/factory unit of steel portal frame construction, with brick elevations under a pitched roof incorporating transparent roof lights. A part canopied front bay provides additional covered loading or storage space.

The accommodation offers a combination of production/manufacturing space and newly refurbished ancillary offices, along with canteen, kitchen & WC facilities. In addition, a temporary store/manufacturing building has been erected at the front of the site, providing additional work space.

Externally, the property benefits from a fully surfaced yard suitable for loading/ unloading, parking, and external storage.

LOCATION
Brantham is located in Suffolk, just 2 miles north of Manningtree and 8 miles south of Ipswich, sitting near the Essex border with direct access to the A137, which connects to the A14 (approx. 7 miles to the north) with links to the A12, M11, and the wider national road network. Manningtree and Ipswich stations provide regular direct services to London Liverpool Street (approx. 60 minutes.)

Factory Lane is Brantham's main industrial zone, and includes light industrial, storage and logistics businesses.

ACCOMMODATION
[Approximate Gross Internal Floor Areas]

Warehouse: 16,323 sq ft [1,516.44 sq m] approx.
(inc. Offices / Ancillary Accommodation)
Mezzanine: 2,563 sq ft [238.11 sq m] approx.
Temporary Building: 3,951 sq ft [367.06 sq m] approx.
Total: 22,837 sq ft [2,121.61 sq m] approx.

The total site area comprises approx. 1.689 acres.

BUSINESS RATES
We understand the property is assessed as follows:
- Rateable Value: £52,500
- Rates Payable (2024/25): £28,665
The rates payable are based on the current UBR of £0.546. All interested parties should speak to the local rating authority to verify their rates liability.

PLANNING
We are advised that the property benefits from permission for Class B2 - General Industrial of the Town & Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

The temporary warehouse was granted permission under reference DC/23/00582, with a restriction on hours of use between 07:00 and 17:00.

All interested parties should make their own enquiries with the local planning authority to confirm their intended use.

SERVICES
It is understood that the premises is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage.

We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all those serving the property including IT and telecommunications.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BX. Tel: 0300 12340000.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]
C (73) Rating - ref 7717-1915-0657-6252-9212.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective tenants / purchasers identity and source of funds prior to accepting an offer and prior to the instruction of solicitors.

TERMS
The premises are available to let on a new full repairing and insuring business lease, upon terms to be agreed and at an initial rent of £120,000 per annum exclusive.

Alternatively, offers are invited in the region of £1,275,000 for freehold interest subject to vacant possession upon completion.

The premises are to be available for occupation from November 2025.

The property is VAT elected.

VAT
We are advised that VAT will be applicable on the rent/ purchase price. All prices are exclusive of VAT under the Finance Act 1989.

LEGAL COSTS
Each party will bear their own legal costs.

VIEWINGS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT VIA SOLE SELLING / LETTING AGENTS:

Fenn Wright Commercial (Ipswich)
Contact: Hamish Stone MRICS
T: 01473 232701
E: hws@fennwright.co.uk

Fenn Wright Commercial (Colchester)
Contact: Edward Nolan MRICS
T: 01206 854545
E: ejn@fennwright.co.uk