High Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8SG
£200,000
Guide Price
Property Features
- Acquire this vacant Grade II listed commercial building (on corner plot). Huge potential!
- Competitively priced for a quick sale at auction
- Building is spread over 3 floors
- Great commercial refurbishment opportunity with huge potential
- Close to Ashford County Square Shopping Centre, Victoria Park and a range of shops + public amenities
- Arranged to provide offices over lower ground, ground and two upper floors.
- Rear access opposite beautiful churchyard
- Ashford town centre location (high footfall)
- 0.6 miles to Ashford International Rail Station (HS1, fast connections to London)
Property Summary
This property is to be offered for sale by PROPERTY SOLVERS ONLINE UNCONDITIONAL AUCTION (28-DAY IMMEDIATE EXCHANGE).Bidding opens on 4th August at 12:00 and closes on 10th August at 12:00 with a GUIDE PRICE of £200,000.
Property Solvers Auctions is excited to bring to auction this excellent and competitively-priced Grade II listed commercial property in the highly desirable Ashford Town Centre.
Property Description
Presenting this remarkable timber-framed building steeped in history - this Grade II* listed, three-storey property is believed to have been constructed in the 15th or 16th century.
The ground floor "sales" area spans approximately 1,000 sq. ft. and boasts a well-appointed space with an abundance of natural (part south-facing) daylight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows and return frontage.
First Floor Office Space The first floor comprises three offices (formerly used for archive storage) - totaling just under 630 sq. ft. Additionally, there are kitchen and WC areas spanning approximately 75 sq. ft.
Second Floor Offices: On the second floor, two offices (formerly used for storage purposes) encompass over 300 sq. ft. The space also includes an unused loft storage area spanning 290 sq. ft.
Total Accommodation and Potential: With a total of 2,265 sq. ft. across three floors, this building offers an abundance of potential for a range of uses falling within Use Class "E". The flexible layout lends itself well to a variety of commercial uses. Furthermore, the rear access, conveniently located opposite the church - allowing for self-contained utilisation of the first and second floors.
Basement: Please note that a detailed inspection of the basement has not been conducted and, as such, Property Solvers Auctions are unable to provide specific details at this time.
Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of history and unlock the potential of this Grade II* listed property. With its rich heritage, versatile layout, and prime location, this investment promises significant potential.
Property Location
Situated on the southern side of the bustling High Street, directly opposite Middle Row, the rear of the property faces the charming Church grounds. Benefiting from a return fronted window display, this property enjoys high visibility within the pedestrianised centre of the town.
Whether seeking retail space, office accommodation, or potential redevelopment prospects, this property offers a wide range of potential uses.
Positioned at the heart of the county, Ashford enjoys excellent connectivity with a well-established transportation network, including the A20/M20 road links and five mainline railways. Notably, Ashford International Passenger Station provides direct access to northern continental Europe via Eurostar. Central London is a mere 38 minutes away via HS1.
Contact our dedicated team today to attend an open day or private viewing.
More Information
The Property Solvers Auctions enquiry line is open 24/7 and we're happy to answer any questions.
28-day unconditional auction terms + conditions, AML requirements and fees are available on our website (Google "Property Solvers Auctions" and select "Auction Property for Sale" in the navigation).
The preliminary legal pack can be viewed directly via the auction listing itself. Property Solvers Auctions will update the legal pack and inform all parties that express interest in bidding. For conveyancing searches that are not received in time for the auction, a Professional Indemnity Insurance policy can be taken out.
Viewings
Viewings are available 7 days a week (including evenings).
Notice to Bidders
Please be aware that if your bid is successful on auction day, the exchange of contracts will happen immediately after the Auction. A 10% deposit will be required. The Reservation Fee (2% + VAT of the sale price) and Processing Fee (see below) will also be paid at the fall of the gavel (online hammer).
As part of the Property Solvers Online Auction process, bidders will be required to register online and provide proof of ID documents (passport and photo driving license). For a full list of requirements please see the legal pack documents.
Buyer Reservation Fee
A 2% + VAT (non-refundable) reservation fee and £125 + VAT processing fee will be due from the winning bidder.
