Bidding opens Monday 19th June 2023 at 1pm and closes Tuesday 20th June 2023 at 1pm.
Substantial Town Centre Investment
A substantial town centre investment opportunity comprising of two retail units one of which is let and the other being vacant, along with creative art studio to the rear and a 7 bedroom HMO spread over two floors above, with further potential accommodation on the top floor, there is also a car park to the rear.
We understand that the upper floor 7 bedroom HMO accommodation is held on a residential lease to Dunbia LTD, and therefore the income fluctuates as contractual workers can arrive and leave on the basis of short term contract work. Fully let, we understand that the upper floor residential element can produce a maximum gross annual income of £35,360 per annum (7 x £85 p/w). We are advised by the client that the occupation rate fluctuates between a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 7 tenants. One of the retail units is let at £500 a month with the other being vacant, the creative art studio at the rear is generating £300 a month and is let on a tenancy at will basis.
Therefore, we are advised that along with the commercial elements, the property is producing a maximum combined gross annual rental income of £44,960 per annum with a minimum combined gross annual income of £27,280. Scope for income betterment is provided by way of letting the vacant commercial retail unit along with possible secured parking facility subject to all necessary consents and a possible conversion of the top floor accommodation to a separate unit or extending the current HMO accommodation. West Wales Lettings (Lampeter) are currently managing the property and would be happy to continue doing so.
Lampeter is located in the heart of the Teifi Valley is a strategic University Town 12 miles inland from the Cardigan Bay coast of Aberaeron and 20 or so miles North of Carmarthen.
Ground Floor Two retail units having glazed display frontages and retail trading areas with pedestrian access to the high street from a lobby entrance. One of the retail units also benefits from a storeroom to the rear.
The creative art studio is located at the rear of the building and is accessed from under the archway. The accommodation comprises of two large rooms and there are three further store areas from a rear hallway.
There is an externally accessed w/c for all the commercial tenants to use along with a further store and utility room. The residential accommodation is also accessed from the rear of the building.
First Floor Landing, four bedrooms, kitchen/communal room, rear lobby with shower room and separate w/c.
Second Floor Landing, three bedrooms, bathroom.
Third Floor Large loft area with good head height providing possible extension of the current accommodation or a potential separate residential unit subject to all necessary consents.
Outside Good size enclosed car park for numerous vehicles.
Viewings Through our partner agents Morgan & Davies (Lampeter) 01570 423623.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D
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