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Lot 13

Block of Apartments - Flats / Apartments 

188-196 St Albans Road

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 4AS

£1,100,000+

Guide Price (plus fees)

A Freehold Investment Opportunity Comprising Seven Self Contained Flats (5 x Two Bedroom and 2 x One Bedroom) Fully Let on a Guarenteed Rent Agreement Producing £79,200 Per Annum. The Remaining Commercial and Residential Units have been Sold Off on Long Leases.

Description

The property comprises a substantial corner building arranged to provide seven self-contained flats arranged over the first, second and third floors. Additionally the lot includes two ground floor shops, first floor offices and five second floor flats all sold off on long leases at peppercorn ground rents.

Tenure

Freehold

Location

The property is situated on a mixed use road close to local shops and amenities. The open spaces of Knutsford Playing Fields are within easy reach. Transport links are provided by Watford underground station (Metropolitan line) and Watford Junction rail and overground stations.

Exterior

The property has an underground car park and a forecourt to the rear (sold off).

Note

We understand from the vendor that Section 20 notices have been served on the leaseholders for repairs on the building. Buyers should refer to the legal pack for more information.

Further Information

The seven flats that are rented out on a guaranteed rent scheme are held under seven separate leasehold titles. The rest of building is under one freehold title.

Accommodation & Tenancy Schedule

Property Floor Accommodation Tenancy Details Current Rent
Shop Ground Shop Area 999 years from 4th March 1999 Peppercorn
Shop Ground Shop Area 999 years from 26th March 2001 Peppercorn
Offices First Office Space 999 years from 9th July 1998 Peppercorn
Five Flats Second Not Inspected 999 years from 4th March 1999 Peppercorn
Flats 4-10 Across first, second and third 5 x Two Bedroom Flats & 2 x One Bedroom Flats Let on a guaranteed rental agreement with flats 4-10 for 24 months from 1st August 2022 £6,600 Pa

Additional Fees and Disclaimer

Administration charge: £1,500 including VAT unless otherwise stated in the addendum.

Buyers Premium and Disbursements: Please see the legal pack and the addendum for any disbursements and buyers premium that may be payable by the purchaser on completion.

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