Description:
Local garage and MOT center, set in the middle of the beautiful country village of Stogursey on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
The Business greatly benefits from the close proximity to the Hinkley Point C power station build, attracting thousands of workers and substantial wealth to the area, boosting the local economy considerably, with over 10 years still to complete and the future decommissioning of Stations A & B which will take place in the coming decades, this truly is a recession proof business in an idyllic location.
The Garage has been operating under present owners for 27 years but due to impending retirement is available, benefiting from a strong established local village and surrounding areas of business trade, with the most important business aspect of all being the properties location.
The property includes a self-contained 3 No. bedroom flat at first and second floor level, with a roof patio, which is currently let on a 6 month Assured Shorthold Tenancy at £1,200 per month inclusive of electricity and council tax, bringing in £14,400 per annum.
The current opening times are Monday – Friday although could be extended to include Saturdays to increase income, as had been the case previously, should a prospective Purchaser/Business operator be mindful to do so.
Accommodation:
The accommodation is arranged as follows:
Shop Area including Reception – 68.9m²
Double fronted shop front with reception area to rear.
Main Workshop – 153.7m²
Workshop area including vehicle pit, separate office, WC and store room to the rear. Electric roller shutter door on to St Andrews Road.
The workshop has a timber structure roof with a combination of perspex and clad sheet panels.
The workshop itself includes a vehicle pit and Mot bay for cars and motorcycles, under new ownership some upgrading and works will be required by VOSA, purchasers should take into account.
Also fitted are a two post lift and a in ground scissor lift for repairs and servicing, the front shop area can be used for storage or more workspace.
Workshop Two – 55.51m²
Accessed through main workshop or through own entrance via St Andrews Road with large 4 post ramp and tyre changing equipment.
First Floor Flat:
The flat is accessed by way of a separate entrance at the front of the property, with an internal staircase leading upstairs, with the accommodation as follows:
Bedroom 1 – 4.45m x 5.6m
Bedroom 2 – 2.35m x 2.7m
Living Room – 4.4m x 3.6m
Kitchen – 4.65m x 3.65m
Bathroom – 2.25m x 3.65m
A second staircase also leads to a converted attic room with dormer windows, to create a 3rd bedroom, although could be split again, to create 2 No. smaller bedrooms if desired.
The flat also benefits from a roof veranda.
Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Telephone lines available for connection subject to BT Regulations.
(We confirm that we have not tested any of the service installations and any purchaser must satisfy themselves independently as to the state and condition of such items.)
Tenure & Terms:
The property is offered for Sale Freehold, subject to the MOT Garage being vacant and the Flat being occupied under an AST agreement, let at £1,200 per calendar month.
The property will be sold as seen, subject to the Garage being vacated, although Fixtures and Fittings relating to the garage workshop and MOT centre to remain, subject to inventory valuation.
A detailed list of the Fixtures and Fittings can be provided upon request.
