development site approx. 0.55ha (1.38acres), subject to
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Development Site approx. 0.55ha (1.38acres), subject to planning
Magistrates Court and Police Station, Normandy Street/Orchard Lane, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1DQ
For and on behalf of;
Alton is a historic market town located just off the A31 which connects Winchester and theM3 (circa 15.5 miles) to the southeast with Guildford and the A3 (circa 16.5 miles) to thenortheast. Basingstoke and the M3 (Jct 6) are approximately 9.2 miles to the north. Altonhad a population of 17,816 at the 2011 census and is administered by East HampshireDistrict Council.
The premises are prominently located on the corner of Normandy Street and OrchardTerrace. Normandy Street leads into Alton High Street, with the central retail area beingless than 250m to the southeast.
Alton railway station is less than 450m to the northeast, with a regular service to LondonWaterloo (approximate journey time of 1 hour 10 minutes).
Highlights
– Freehold
– Approx 1.38 acres
– Town centre location
– Former Magistrates Court and Police Station
– Prominent corner location
Location
Description The premises comprise a two storey purpose built concrete frame former Court buildingand adjoining police station to the rear. It is believed both buildings were constructed atthe same time.
The elevations are part clad in brick and part brushed concrete under a flat felt roof. Onthe Normandy Road frontage there are two internal staircases which are cantilevered andproject forward over the pavement at head height.
Along the Orchard Road frontage is the access to the enclosed police station courtyardwith parking for 9 vehicles and the public entrance to the station itself.
Internally, the magistrate’s court accommodation comprises two large full height courtrooms located towards the rear and accessed off a large reception area, with variousancillary rooms located in the front, two storey section at both ground and first floors.
The police station comprises the cells along with office and storage on the ground floor,there are further offices on the first floor, along with rest room, staff kitchen and canteen.All windows are single glazed.
Approximate Site Areas (acres)
Magistrates Court and Car Park (Red) 0.35
Police Station (Green) 1.03
Total 1.38
Services
Accommodation (approximate areas)
Business Rates
We are informed by the Valuation Office Agency website that the magistrates court islisted as ‘Law Court and Premises’ with a Rateable Value as at 1 April 2010 of £75,650and the Police Station as Police Station and Premises £62,500.
Planning
A supporting Planning Brief has been undertaken to form an initial view on the development options (See Data Room).
We are of the opinion that the site has significant redevelopment potential, and the Local Authority Planning Authority will give consideration to a range of alternative uses subject to the detail of a planning application.
Please contact Aiden Murray for further planning [email protected] / 0238 038 5630.
The property benefits from all main services.
We understand that all M&E/ services are shared with the adjoining police station; themain boiler room is located within the police’s title. In addition to the main site,there is a surfaced car parking area, located immediately to the southwest, withenough space for approximately 47 cars.
DISCLAIMER
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Subject to ContractOctober 2018
Energy Performance Certificates
The Court House: D -79
Police Station: C - 63
Tenure
The property is held Freehold. FurtherTitle information is available in thedatatoom.
Legal and Professional Costs
Each party to be responsible for their own legal andprofessional fees.
For further information please contact:
Nicholas RumbleT: +44 (0) 117 9305643M: +44(0)7884 [email protected]
Eleanor HusseyT: +44 (0) 238 038 5612M: +44(0) 7813 [email protected]
Jack TompkinsT: +44 (0) 238 038 5609M: +44(0) 07701 [email protected]
Dataroom
A link to the information pack is shown below, or isavailable on request from the agents.
CLICK HERE: DATAROOM - ALTON
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with agents. Interested parties should notify the Agents and pre-book to agree a specific appointment.
Proposals
The site is to be sold by informal tender. Conditional or Unconditional proposals are sought by 12:00 Noon on Friday 30th November 2018.
For your offer to be compliant it must respond to the specific requirements set out in the bid pro-forma contained within the dataroom.
Neither JLL or their clients are bound to accept the highest or any offer.
Vacant Possession
Vacant possession is available on completion.