11b/11c Thoroughfare 13,009 SF 100% Leased Office Building Woodbridge IP12 1AA $502,135 CAD ($38.60 CAD/SF)

LOCATION:

Woodbridge is a thriving Suffolk market town located on the River Deben, approximately 9 miles north east of the county town of Ipswich. The town's railway station links with Ipswich providing a connecting service to London, Norwich and Cambridge.

The property occupies a prominent town centre location in the principal retail district on the north side of Thoroughfare.

Adjoining occupiers include a wide variety of independent, regional and national retailers including Fat Face, SeaSalt, Mountain Warehouse, Costa Coffee and Specsavers. Oak Lane car park is located immediately behind the property, with the Hamblin Road, Station and Deben car parks all being within a short walk.

DESCRIPTION:

The property comprises a two storey Grade II Listed building of brick construction under a pitched clay tile roof. The accommodation comprises 3 principal rooms on the ground floor, together with strong room and toilet facilities, with internal stairs leading to the first floor, providing three further good sized rooms. The property retains various period features and is served by electric heating. A rear door leads into a small enclosed courtyard with an additional toilet and door leading out onto Oak Lane.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property provides the following approximate floor areas and dimensions:-

Ground Floor:
Reception Office 186 sq ft [17.26 sq m]
Side Front Office 212 sq ft [19.71 sq m]
Back Office 137 sq ft [12.70 sq m]
Strong Room 30 sq ft [ 2.79 sq m]
Internal & External WC's - -

First Floor:
Front Right Office 167 sq ft [15.49 sq m]
Front Left Office 150 sq ft [13.94 sq m]
Back Office 191 sq ft [17.70 sq m]

Net internal floor area 1,073 sq ft[99.59 sq m]

The total gross internal area is approximately 1,251 sq ft [116.19 sq m].

SERVICES:

It is understood that the property is connected to mains electricity, water and foul drainage. The vendors have informed us that the gas supply previously serving the property has been disconnected.

We have not tested any of the services and all interested parties should rely upon their own enquiries with the relevant utility companies in connection with the availability and capacity of all those serving the property including IT and telecommunications.

PLANNING:

The property is understood to be Grade II Listed in conjunction with the adjoining property, No. 13 Thoroughfare.

The property was previously used as a solicitors office and is considered suitable for a variety of Class E (commercial business and service) uses.

The property is also considered suitable for residential conversion as a whole or in part, subject to planning and Listed Building consent. The vendor has submitted a pre-application enquiry to the local planning authority in order to assess this potential and a response is awaited. Further details will be available in due course. All prospective purchasers are advised to contact the local planning authority regarding their proposed use of the property.

BUSINESS RATES:

The property is assessed as follows:

Rateable Value (April 2026)£12,250
Rates Payable (2026/2027)£5,292 per annum

The above Rates Payable are based upon a Uniform Business Rate of 43.2 pence although Small Business Rate Relief or alternative forms of relief/discounts may be available, depending upon the purchasers proposals for the property. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local rating authority.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

East Suffolk District Council
East Coast House
Station Road
Melton
Woodbridge
Suffolk, IP12 1RT

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE [EPC]:

Rating D(88)
Certificate [use Contact Agent Button] 7103 1995
Valid until 18 February 2036

TERMS:

Offers are invited in the region of £275,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession upon completion.

The property is VAT exempt.

LEGAL COSTS:

Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS:

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations require Fenn Wright to formally verify a prospective purchasers identity and source of funds prior to proceeding with an agreed sale.