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OFFICE FOR SALE
ALTON, HAMPSHIRE

• Unique building close to town centre
• Established business environment
• Other uses (D1, A1, A3, C1) potentially suitable
• Private car park
• Remarkable original features
• Previously used as live / work accommodation

Property:	Bell House Chapel, The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, GU34 1EF
Location:	The historic market town of Alton is located on the A31 midway between Winchester and Aldershot, close to the Surrey/Hampshire border. The M3 at Basingstoke is 13 miles to the North. Other nearby towns include Farnham and Arlesford. Rail services to London Waterloo are available in approximately 1 hour 13 minutes. The prime shopping centre is nearby at the High Street where multiple and national retailers are represented including Woolworth’s, Boots, Marks and Spencers, and WH Smith in addition to a considerable number of independent operators. The Property is located on the South side of town within easy walking distance of Simsbury’s supermarket and the town centre. The Windmills is an established modern business environment and this local landmark building is an outstanding feature of the location.
Description:	This Grade II Listed former chapel offers a very impressive light and airy feel in the main chapel area, possibly suitable for extension via a mezzanine floor. Further office areas are located on the ground floor and existing first floor level, together with WC facilities on the ground floor. Designed and constructed we understand by WD Caroe in 1913, the property is remarkable with original internal features including studded oak doors, granite cloister arches and well detailed Cotswold stone quoins. The property is alarmed, centrally heated with overhead heating in the main chapel.
Floor Area:	The property has the following GIA floor area according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice: Ground floor office: 230.6 sq m, 2483 sq ft First floor gallery: 17.3 sq m, 187 sq ft TOTAL: 247.9 sq m, 2670 sq ft The property also has an external glazed covered area.
Car Parking:	We understand a separate self contained area, adjacent to the chapel is included with the title offering tarmacadamed parking for up to 9 cars. Additional front parking for 1-2 cars. It may be possible to further develop the rear area with buildings subject to consents.
Tenure:	The property is offered freehold with vacant possession.
Price:	£495,000 exclusive of all other outgoings (and VAT if applicable)
Rates:	The Valuation Office http://www.voa.gov.uk indicates a Rateable Value (RV): £18,750. The UBR (2007/2008) is 0.444. Normal rates payments = RV x UBR. Exceptions occur due to: · Transitional relief and / or · Small business relief (normally where RV < £10,000) Rates generally rise annually according to inflation. All enquiries to East Hants DC
Planning:	We understand the property was in mixed residential and studio use. In recent years the property has been used in its entirety as an office. Other uses are possible (STP) including uses within Class D1 (crèche, education, gallery, religious purposes), D2.
Costs:	Each party to bear their own costs.
Viewing:	Strictly by appointment through sole agents Traynor Ryan.

Traynor Ryan
Chartered Surveyors & Property Consultants
Ryjas House, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4RG
t. 01252 794144, f. 01252 794166
Email us about this property: info@traynorryan.com

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