The property is situated on the northern side of Bigland Street at the junction with Burwell Close, a short walk from Watney Street, Watney Market and the Shadwell Docklands Light Railway Station which is within 500ms. The immediate location is mixed commercial, retail and high density residential. There are several schools closeby.
Commercial Road, forming part of the A13 east out of the City of London (located approximately 2kms to the west) is located within 200ms to the North.
KEY FEATURES
- Vibrant mixed commercial/residential location
- Suitable for a variety of Community uses
- Vacant self contained 3 bedroom maisonette
- 4 flats held long leasehold by Housing Association
A three storey detached building comprising a chapel, a separate function room with ancillary accommodation including offices, kitchens, storage & cloakrooms on the ground floor together with a 3 bedroom maisonette on first & second floors. The remainder of the first & second floors comprise 4 self contained flats sharing common parts & separate entrance from Burwell Close. Externally there is a car park providing at least 7 spaces, a courtyard and garden area.
PROPERTY DETAILS
ACCOMMODATION
From measurements taken it is calculated that the vacant property comprises the following net internal floor areas, measured in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition):-
Ground Floor
Entrance lobby
Further lobby leading to:-
Function room: 1,380 sq ft (128.21 m2)
Bar area: 104 sq ft (9.66 m2)
Utility area: 53 sq ft (4.92 m2)
Store: 71 sq ft (6.66 m2)
Kitchen: 85 sq ft (7.90 m2)
Chapel: 614 sq ft (57.04 m2)
Lobby/store: 77 sq ft (7.15 m2)
Storeroom: 322 sq ft (29.91 m2)
Kitchen (off central lobby): 66 sq ft (6.13 m2)
Office (external access): 181 sq ft (16.82 m2)
Male cloakroom (WC, 3 urinals & wash hand basin)
Female cloakroom (2 WC's & 2 wash hand basins)
Total: 2,953 sq ft (274.34 m2)
Upper Maisonette (enclosed ground floor staircase entrance)
First Floor
Front living room: 351 sq ft (32.61 m2)
Rear kitchen: 103 sq ft (8.57 m2)
Store (off kitchen): 66 sq ft (6.13 m2)
Second Floor
Front double bedroom: 105 sq ft (9.75 m2)
Front single bedroom: 87 sq ft (8.08 m2)
Rear double bedroom: 172 sq ft (15.98 m2)
Bathroom – bath, W.C. & vanity basin
Outside
Car parking area – 6/7 spaces (unmarked)
Rear garden area
Enclosed courtyard
PRICE
Offers are invited for the freehold interest with vacant possession of the commercial element and maisonette and subject to four self contained upper floor flats (Coverdale Court) sold off long leasehold to Habinteg Housing Association for a term of 125 years from 1997, subject to the annual payment of a peppercorn.
USE
The vacant commercial element has been previously used for D1 (Non Residential Institutions) purposes as a Place of Worship/Church Hall and Community uses and is considered suitable for a number of alternative uses within this category and others subject to obtaining any relevant planning and other consents.
The vacant Maisonette is in need of general modernization and refurbishment.
PLANNING & RATING
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Authority.
EPC
Where an EPC is not displayed with the marketing details for the subject property, please contact the agent to confirm the current status.
VAT
T.B.C.
Legal Fees
Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via prior appointment through Agents Graves Jenkins