The unit is situated within Wessex Park on the Somerton Business Park. Within Somerset, the town has a population of approximately 5,000 and the local economy is diverse. Tourism has been traditionally strong, but the area is also seeing strong growth in sectors including Light Industry, Information & Communications, Creative & Digital, Environmental & Low Carbon and Health & Wellbeing with a large number of small businesses.
The B3153 runs through the town and provides straight-forward access to the business park and the wider road network. The A303 that links London and the South West is 4 miles away. The M5 motorway is about 17 miles away at Bridgwater. Yeovil is 10 miles to the south whilst it is 19 miles to Taunton.
Main line trains run from Castle Cary (11 miles).
SITUATION
The unit is situated within Wessex Park. Access is by way of the estate roads leading from Bancombe Road and the B3153.
LEASE TERMS
The property is offered on a new lease with immediate availability on terms to be negotiated at a commencing rental of £16,000 per annum. It is anticipated that the following will apply:
- The tenant is to be responsible for normal outgoings including services and rates.
- The tenancy will be excluded from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Sections 24 – 28 inclusive.
- A deposit equivalent to one quarter’s rent will be payable in advance.
The Code of Practice on Commercial Leases in England and Wales recommends that prospective tenants should seek the professional advice of a qualified property advisor before entering a legally binding contract.
BUSINESS RATES
The ground and first floors of the unit are rated separately with a total rateable value of £17,200.
SERVICES
Mains water and three phase electricity are connected. Broadband. Tenant is responsible for all outgoings.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Somerset Council – www.somerset.gov.uk
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded unless mentioned in these particulars. No tests have been carried out on any appliances or services at the premises and neither the owners nor their agents give any warranty at to their condition. Prospective occupiers should make their own investigations.
