SITUATION
Hendal Farm lies about 5.5 miles from the centre of Tunbridge Wells and 11.6 miles from East Grinstead with good access via the A264. Tunbridge Wells train station is 5.4 miles to the north east and provides regular train services to London. Gatwick Airport is located 20 miles to
the west. Hendal farm is accessed from the B2188, 1.3 miles south from Groombridge village and is sign-posted.

DESCRIPTION
A single storey office within a developed range of traditional farm buildings. The unit comprises of approximately 1,216sqft with a large open plan main office, meeting room, two small offices,
kitchen, male and female WC facilities, storage area and entrance hall. The specification includes: carpets/vinyl flooring, suspended ceiling with Cat II fluorescent strip lighting, regularly spaced
power points and electric night storage heating.
In the adjoining car park there is unreserved parking for three vehicles with further spaces available for visitors.

LEASE
The property is offered on internal repairing lease direct from the landlord on terms to be agreed, excluding the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

The landlord maintains and repairs the main structure including the roof, foundations, window frames, road way and common areas with recovery of costs through the Estate’s service charge. An annual service charge budgeted at £600 is payable covering supply of water, buildings insurance, maintenance of external common areas and the private drainage system.
Electricity is currently recharged by the landlord via a sub meter.

TERMS
£15,000 per annum exclusive of utilities and business rates.

The rent is elected for VAT.

The incoming tenant will be required to lodge a deposit equivalent to two months’ rent prior to the commencement of the term. Financial or personal references may be required, as well as a reference from a previous landlord, if applicable.

USE
B1 office use, alternative uses may be considered subject to planning.

BUSINESS RATES
The tenant will be responsible for business rates. The Barn has an estimated rateable value of £11,500 subject to reassessment. The property may qualify for Small Business Rates Relief subject to rate payer status; further information from Wealden District Council.

EPC
The property has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of 52 within Band C.

VIEWING
Viewing and further information from the letting agents, RH & RW Clutton Property: 01342 410122

Location
Hendal Farm lies about 5.5 miles from the centre of Tunbridge Wells and 11.6 miles from East Grinstead with good access via the A264. Tunbridge Wells train station is 5.4 miles to the north east and provides regular train services to London. Gatwick Airport is located 20 miles to the west.

Hendal farm is accessed from the B2188, 1.3 miles south from Groombridge village and is sign-posted.

Description
The Old Barn provides a single storey office within a range of converted, traditional farm buildings.

The offices comprise approximately 1,154 sq ft arranged as a large, open plan main office, a partitioned office, a meeting room, kitchen, male and female WC facilities and entrance hall.

The specification includes : carpets, suspended ceiling with Cat II fluorescent strip lighting, regularly spaced power points and electric heating. There is a floor to ceiling height of 2.642m

In the adjoining car park there is reserved parking for 6 vehicles.

Accommodation
Total Ground Floor - 1,154 sq ft (107.22 sq m) arranged as:

Main Office - 567 sq ft (52.67 sq m)
Meeting Room - 106 sq ft (9.81 sq m)
Partitioned Office - 248 sq ft (22.99 sq m)
Lobby - 177 sq ft (16.49 sq m)
Kitchen - 56 sq ft (16.49 sq m)

Area net internal and approximate.

Services


Terms
£14,000 per annum, or £1,167 per calendar month, exclusive of utilities, service charge and business rates.

The rent is elected for VAT.

The incoming tenant will be required to lodge a deposit equivalent to two months’ rent. Financial or personal references may be required, as well as a reference from a previous landlord, if applicable.

Rates
The tenant will be responsible for the business rates. The Old Barn has a rateable value of £6,800. The assessment is subject to revision. The property may qualify for Small Business Rates Relief subject to rate payer status; further information from Wealden District Council.

VAT


Legal Costs


Service Charge


Viewing
Viewing and further information from the agents : RH & RW Clutton - East Grinstead Office

Parking
Reserved parking for 6 vehicles.

Planning


Other
LEASE - The property is offered on an internal repairing lease on terms to be agreed, excluding the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954. The landlord repairs the exterior of the Old Barn under the building’s service charge.

The parking and external areas are maintained through the Estate’s service charge, currently budgeted at £600 per annum. The charge also covers supply of water and the private drainage system. Buildings’ insurance premium is apportioned across the Estate. Electricity and gas are supplied through submeters.

USE - B1 office use, alternative uses may be considered subject to planning.

EPC - The property has an Energy Performance Asset Rating of 52 within Band C.