TO LET / MAY SELL
11-12 Market Place Batley WF17 5DA

Location
The property is situated in the heart of Batley, opposite the Town Hall and Police Station on the Market Place.  A central trading position in Batley, this location is enhanced due to free on street car parking and the outdoor Market which stands opposite.  Just off Commercial Street and within easy access to nearby bus / rail station with excellent links to the M1 and M62 motorway.

Description
This is a substantial three storey Grade II listed commercial property with Victorian character.  Currently occupied by an established Designer Boutique on the ground floor who are due to vacate shortly.

The fully alarmed ground floor shop comprises of a large display showroom with large glass frontage facing the market place, steps leading into further room to the rear, which can be used as display area or office.  With a seperate W.C to the rear and a full size basement with possible entrance from rear.

The first floor comprises of a landing leading to first floor shop / office area at front facing the market place and large office area at the rear with W.C. facilities. Access can be gained from the seperate entrance situated at the front of the property with stairs leading to the first floor.

The second floor comprises of three offices with central reception area and WC facilities situated at the rear.  With ample room for small kitchen and double loft space which can be utilised as further office space or as storage.  With separate staircase providing access from front and rear of the property.  Possible conversion to two 2-bedroom apartments with seperate entrance from rear subject to planning.

The upper parts which have many Victorian character features, have in the past have been used as offices although these are now vacant and in need of redecoratin.  Having a seperate ground floor entrance from front and rear of the property.

Please note:
Viewing of the property is absolutely essential to appreciate the size and location.

 Accommodation
Ground Floor

Shop Front Show Room	25’04” x 15’09”(401.12 sq ft)	7.72m x 4.82m  (37.26 sq m)
Room to Rear	14’04” x 14’04” (206.45 sq ft)	4.37m x 4.38m  (19.18 sq m)

Full size basement with possible entrance from rear.  With wc situated at the rear

First Floor shop / office with large office at the rear.

Shop / Office	17’01” x 20’09”  (355.76 sq ft)	5.22m x 63.32m  (33.05 sq m)
Office	14’05” x 20’10”  (301.84 sq ft)	4.40m x 6.36m    (28.04 sq m)

With wc situated at the rear

Total floor area including landing and first floor shop / offices

40’06” x 20’09”  (841.68 sq ft) 12.35m x 6.32m  (78.19 sq m)

With further double loft area with seperate staircase

Second Floor
The second floor consist of three offices with central reception area and WC facilities at rear. With enough room for a small kitchen and double loft space which can be utilised as further office space or as storage with seperate staircase with access from front and rear of the property.

Total floor area  841.68 sq ft   78.19m sq m

Terms
The property is to be let with a full insuring and repairing lease.  The lease is available for the entire building or seperate leases may be considered for each floor.  Please contact our Commercial Agent for further information.

Price

Property	Description	Price
11 Market Place: Ground Floor Shop Area	Large modern shop front with further display area or office to the rear with WC and full size basement	£8,400 per Annum
12 Market Place First Floor	Shop front/office with office and WC to the rear	£6,000 per Annum
12 Market Place Second Floor	Offices with reception area and further three rooms, WC and loft space	£4,500 per Annum
11-12 Market Place Batley	Entire three storey building	£18,900 per Annum

First and second floor have seperate entrances from front or rear of property. 

First and second floor can be split into two seperate units with seperate entrances.

Services
All services are understood to be connected to the property.  We have not tested any of these and therefore cannot comment on their condition or capacity.

Legal costs
The incoming tenant will be responsible for the landlords reasonable cost in preparation of the lease.

Rates
The rateable value for 11 Market Place Batley is £4,200.00
The rates payable for 2008-2009 is £1,979.93 without taking into account any small businesses relief.
The rateable value for 12 Market Place Batley is £2,150.00
The rates payable for 2008-2008 is £1,215.00

Planning
Ground floor currently used as a retail outlet.  Possible future planning for A5 hot food Takeaway.  Prospective tenants should make their own planning enquiries with the local authority – Kirklees Metropolitan Council.

Viewing
Viewings are to be carried out strictly by the appointed agents Silks Estates
Contact:   Ayub Kayat       
Direct Line:   07968 100786 
Address:  294 Bradford Road Batley WF17  5PW.
Tel No:   01924 477999
Email:    info@silksestates.co.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The boundaries and ownerships have not been checked on the title deeds for any discrepancies or rights of way. All prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries before proceeding to exchange of contracts

Under the Property Misdescriptions Act we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer of contract.

Photographs are for illustration only and may depict items, which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property. Note the above measurements are approximate and for guidance only. A detailed survey has not been carried out. Measurements may have been taken with an electronic measure and whilst we believe to be a good representation, may be subject to variation or mechanical error.