Chelmsford
Baddow Road
CM2 9RA
0.14 Hectare (0.35 Acre)
Location
The site is located on the south side of Baddow Road (B1009) in the Great Baddow area of Chelmsford, a short distance from the A414 and approximately 2½ miles south east of Chelmsford town centre. The site is also close to the A130 which leads to Basildon and the Thames Estuary, approximately 18 miles due south. To the west of the site lie residential properties, whilst the eastern boundary is adjacent to the Beehive public house. The southern boundary is formed by a Council office property, and to the north a further office building and residential accommodation. There are also small-scale commercial and retail facilities within close proximity to the site along Baddow Road and Beehive Lane.
Description
The site comprises a BP petrol filling station, consisting of five pump islands in a four square formation with a one-off fill pump, under a large canopy and connected to a single-storey shop. The site also benefits from a car wash, jet wash, air/water and vacuum facilities.
The site extends to approximately 0.14 hectare (0.35 acre).
Trading
The site is offered subject to a fuel supply agreement. Further details will be released to shortlisted parties.
| Year | Fuel /Litres | Shop | Valeting | Other income |
| 2005 | 2,718,679 | £311,007 | £42,836 | £1,482 |
| 2006 | 3,405,918 | £266,775 | £27,591 | £1,960 |
| 2007 | 3,843,660 | £335,836 | £25,306 | £4,425 |
Revenues exclude VAT.
Planning
Policy and Planning Officer advice supports the redevelopment of the site for residential purposes or a residential mixed-use scheme with complementary secondary uses such as offices or a small element of retail. There is potential to use the site for commercial or motor trade uses. Please refer to the Planning Commentary for further information.
Environmental Condition & Indemnity
An Environmental Report Summary of the property is included within the Further Information section, which outlines the reports carried out on the site. Prospective purchasers will be able to undertake updated Environmental Assessments at their cost, following exchange of contracts, in order to satisfy themselves on the condition of the property. Copies of previous reports will be available for shortlisted parties, subject to assignment from the respective consultants. The successful purchasers will be required to provide an environmental indemnity to the Vendor for all past or future contamination.
Tenure
The site is available freehold with vacant possession, or as a trading entity. If acquired as a trading site, TUPE regulations will apply and wet and dry stock is to be purchased at cost upon completion.
Offers
The preference is for unconditional offers to be submitted. However, conditional offers upon planning will also be considered. All offers must be accompanied by details of funding for the proposed acquisition. Conditional offers must include full supporting information together with site layout plans and details of conditions.
All offers are to be submitted to Mark Frostick no later than 12 noon on Friday 18th July 2008. Our clients do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer received. Prior to submitting any offer, interested parties should refer to the sale contract detailing the conditions of the disposal and other relevant information found in the Further Information section.
All offers are to be set out on the Schedule provided.
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty will apply on the sale of this property.
Legal Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
VAT
Value Added Tax will be charged at the prevailing rate.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the sole agent.
Staff are unaware of the impending sale and no formal viewings will be undertaken. The site is currently trading and can be inspected as a "customer". Under no circumstances should the staff be approached regarding the sale.
Contact
Mark Frostick
- 01480 371 456 -
maf@rapleys.co.uk