LOCATION

The property is situated on the eastern side of Rosebery Avenue, close to the junction with Farringdon Road and adjoins the former Clerkenwell Fire Station. The building is in an area comprising a mixture of residential and office accommodation in the main.
The property is superbly located at the western edge of Clerkenwell near popular Exmouth Market. Excellent bars, restaurants and shops can be found in the immediate vicinity as well as in nearby Angel, Bloomsbury, Midtown and the City. The location also provides good access to the West End with Oxford Street being situated only 1.5 miles from the property.

DESCRIPTION

The property is an excellent example of late Georgian architecture dating from the early 1800s. The Grade II listed property provides approximately 2,253 sq ft over four stories plus basement, with additional storage space provided in the attic (approximately 120 sq ft).

The property is typical of its age being constructed to a traditional design of solid brick walls with suspended timber floors, under a mansard roof with slate tile finish.

The property is accessed at ground floor level. The floors currently provide a mixture of open plan and cellular office accommodation. Good natural light is provided throughout via large box sash windows. A kitchen and shower room are located in the lower ground and each floor benefits from its own WC.

The accommodation requires some refurbishment, but benefits from a wealth of period features including original wood panelling and 9 fireplaces. There is gas central heating and a well proportioned courtyard garden is situated to the rear, offering rare private outdoor space in this location.

ACCOMMODATION

The property has been measured in accordance with the Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition), and provides the following approximate Gross Internal Areas (GIA):

Floor                  Sq M    Sq ft
Third                  39.93     430
Second              44.43     478
First                   40.91     440
Ground              40.75     438
Lower Ground   43.38     467
Total                  209        2,253

USE

Offices within class B1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended.

PLANNING

The property might be suitable for residential use subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. The property is Grade II listed and located in the Rosebery Avenue conservation area.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession. The vendor will also consider leasing the property.

VAT

We have been informed that the property is not elected for VAT.

PROPOSAL

We are seeking offers in the region of £2,000,000 (Two million pounds) exclusive and subject to contract for the freehold interest

The vendor would consider rental offers in excess of £70,000 per annum exclusive.