Property Description
<strong>Description</strong><br>The Old Bond Store is a detached Grade II listed which was originally constructed as a distillery. This characterful brick built building has been designed with three floors under a pitched slate roof; the property retains numerous original features including exposed brick and industrial metal works. The property extends to approximately 6,049 sq ft.<br><br><strong>Specifications</strong><br>The property is fibre ready, AV-enabled and climate controlled. The property also benefits from staff facilities including high quality WCs and showers, secure entry and some immediate off-road parking.<br><br><strong>Viewings</strong><br>The business is accessible to members and guests strictly by appointment. To arrange a viewing please contact joint agents Savills or Omega RE. <br />
Savills - Chris Bickle MRICS Tel: 02380 713943 or Samuel Hart 07812 425097.<br />
Omega RE - Jonathan Trice Tel: 0238 235 5799.<br><br><strong>Terms</strong><br>Leasehold. Our client will offer a new Full Repairing and Insuring Lease with a guide rent of £120,000 per annum with length and terms to be agreed. <br />
Freehold. Offers may be considered for a sale of the freehold interest with price on application.<br><br><strong>Internal Description</strong><br>Ground Floor: "The Lounge" <br />
The relationship floor. A refined, club-style environment for listening, understanding, and impressing - a place where trust is built through considered interaction and relationships strengthen.<br />
Approximate Gross Internal Area 2,110 sq ft <br />
First Floor: "The Kitchen"<br />
The heart of the building. A bright, social space for meals, informal strategy, and creative discussion. It’s where culture performs and people reconnect. <br />
Approximate Gross Internal Area 1,722 sq ft <br />
Lower Ground: "Distillery & Study"<br />
Quiet, hidden, built for thinking. Deliberate lighting, private meeting rooms, and semi-private pods. A place for deep<br />
concentration and focus. The boardroom and event suite - spanning two floors, perfect for leadership days, presentations, or even private dining<br />
that leaves a lasting impression.<br />
Approximate Gross Internal Area 2,217 sq ft<br><br><strong>Business Rates, Costs and EPC</strong><br>Business Rates: We recommend interested parties make their own enquiries or visit VOA.GOV.UK for a breakdown on the split rateable values. <br />
Legal Cost: Each party to responsible for their own legal costs. <br />
Energy Performance Certificate: D-89.<br><br><strong>Planning and Conservation</strong><br>We understand the property operates under The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) within planning Use Class E (commercial, business and service). <br />
We understand the property is Grade II listed (ref 1339976) but is not located in a conservation area.<br />
Our client is in the process of seeking planning permission for the installation of Velux style roof lights.<br><br><strong>Licensing</strong><br>The property benefits from a fully licensed bar area which with a premises licence permitting the sale of alcohol from 11.00 to 23.30. Other activities are permitted. Licence ref: 2022/03458/01SPRD. Please note the conditions attached to the licence which are available on the licensing register. <br />
https://pa.southampton.gov.uk/online-applications16/licencingDetails.do?activeTab=conditions&keyVal=RJE0DROZ0R000.<br><br><strong>About Southampton</strong><br>Southampton is an energetic, cosmopolitan city with a rich maritime heritage that reflects its ocean-spanning global connections.<br />
Southampton is a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise, driven primarily by the University of Southampton, which is home to major national research initiatives, dedicated research centres, and a wide array of educational programs.<br><br><strong>Fixtures & Fittings</strong><br>We expect that the fixtures and fittings will be retained by the freeholder for the tenant’s use. Details to be provided.<br><br><strong>Money Laundering Regulations</strong><br>Money Laundering Regulations require Savills to conduct checks upon all prospective purchasers and tenants. Prospective parties will need to provide proof of identity and residence.<br><br>