On the Instruction of Henry Boot Estates Limited

Office Investment For Sale

Frecheville House, 2 Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WD

Investment Summary
Subject to Contract & Exclusive of VAT

• Located within a predominantly residential area;

• Approximately 6 miles (9.60 km) from Junction 31 of the M1 motorway and approximately 4 miles (6.44 km)
from Sheffield City Centre;
• Prominent location at the corner of Birley Moor Road and Hopefield Avenue;
• Let to T W Sampson Ltd until 31 March 2014 on a full repairing and insuring lease (subject to a tenant break
at the end of the second year) at a passing rent of £15,500 pa exclusive;
• Potential re-development opportunity subject to obtaining vacant possession and planning;
• Site area of approximately 0.25 acres;
• Offers Invited
Location

The property is located within a predominantly residential area known as Frecheville to the
south east of Sheffield city centre which is surrounded by a number of highly populated suburbs
including Owlthrope, Woodhouse, Gleadless and Hackenthorpe.

The property occupies a prominent corner location at the junction of Birley Moor Road (A6135)
and Hopefield Avenue. Birley Moor Road (A6135) provides arterial access south east from
Sheffield City centre to the M1 motorway at junction 30.

Description

The property currently used as office accommodation is of brick built construction under a part
pitch tiled, part flat roof arranged over ground and first floors on a broadly triangular site.

The property is accessed via a porch located on the front elevation which leads through to a
reception area. Internally the property provides a number of cellular offices benefiting from
carpeted floors, plaster painted walls and ceilings, gas central heating with perimeter trunking to
certain areas.

Vehicular access is provided via Hopefield Avenue which leads to a small car parking area for
approximately 6 vehicles.

To the rear of the property there is a small yard with detached store.

Accommodation

The property has been measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practise (6th
Edition) and provides the following net internal floor area:-

Description Sq M Sq Ft
Ground Floor 80.37 865
First Floor 91.78 988
Total 172.15 1,853

Garage – 35.15 sq m (378 sq ft).

Standalone storage portacabin – 18.01 (194 sq ft).

Site

The site extends to approximately 0.25 acres (0.10 hectares)

Tenure

The property is held freehold.

Tenancy

The property is let to TW Sampson Limited under a lease commencing 1 April 2009 and
expiring on 31 March 2014. The lease is drawn on full repairing and insuring terms.

The current passing rent of £15,500 per annum equates to approximately £6.39 per sq ft.

There is a tenant option to determine at the end of the second year, subject to not less than 6
months prior notice in writing.

The lease is guaranteed by Bowdon Services Ltd.

Covenant

TW Sampson (Company Registration No. 06772187) provide a comprehensive range of

electrical contracting services from design through to installation and maintenance support
(www.twsampson.co.uk).

Bowden Services Ltd (Company Registration No. 06659305) are a privately owned company,
consisting of two core areas of operation, one specialising in major electrical projects,
mechanical service and maintenance and a range of CCTV and security systems, with the other
providing quarrying, drilling, crushing and industrial recycling services (Bowden Services Ltd
website).

VAT

We understand that the property is elected for VAT. Subject to meeting the requirements, it is
anticipated that the sale will be treated as a transfer of a going concern (TOGC).

Proposal

We are instructed to invite offers for our clients freehold interest.

Further Information

Please contact

Andrew J Harrison
Knight Frank LLP
St Peters House
Harthshead
Sheffield
S1 2EL

Tel - +44 (0)114 2729750

Mobile - +44 (0)7795 316020
andrew.j.harrison@knightfrank.com
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rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing
("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
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2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the
time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only.

3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not
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A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been
properly dealt with and that all information is correct.

4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.

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