FOR SALE SUBSTANTIAL TOWN CENTRE BUILDINGDISCOVER CHURCH | HINTON ROAD | BOURNEMOUTH | BH1 2EN

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Lorem ipsum SUMMARY• Former purpose built, multi floor theatre building constructed in the 1930s.• Benefits from planning consent for use as a place of worship under Class D1.• Extends to approximately 1,362.77 sq m (14,669 sq ft).• Property retains many of its original features.• Centrally located in Bournemouth town centre close to public car parks and

amenities.• Available freehold with vacant possession.

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SUMMARY• Former purpose built, multi floor theatre building constructed in the 1930s.• Benefits from planning consent for use as a place of worship under Class D1.• Extends to approximately 1,362.77 sq m (14,669 sq ft).• Property retains many of its original features.• Centrally located in Bournemouth town centre close to public car parks and

amenities.• Available freehold with vacant possession.

LOCATIONThe property is located on the eastern side of Bournemouth town centre facing the south side of Hinton Road, a short distance from the Lower Pleasure Gardens and seafront. Main town centre shopping and leisure facilities are located within a short walking distance. The property benefits from close proximity to the 315 space Central Car Park.

DESCRIPTIONThe property comprises a multi floor theatre building which was purpose built by a theatre company in the 1930s. The property has a rich history, having previously been known as the Playhouse Theatre and Palace Court Theatre. The building was converted to a place of worship in the late 1980s, but retains many of its original features.

The ground floor comprises a glazed entrance foyer providing access to the main auditorium. Staircases at either side of the foyer provide access to the upper and lower floors. The main auditorium has fixed seating for approximately 220 people together with the original large raised stage area and a smaller lower stage over the former orchestra pit. A ‘backstage’ area provides additional ancillary space and features the original pulleys for stage rigging.

The main auditorium has a balcony above with fixed seating for approximately 220 people. At the upper balcony level there is a passage with toilets off and a former projection room with ladder access.

Below the upper balcony is a mezzanine floor arranged as a large lounge/office/meeting room with built in kitchenette and two separate offices leading off.

The lower ground floor comprises the original green room which was subsequently occupied by the former Galaxy Cinema. The accommodation comprises a large open plan area with a small stage. There is a kitchen servery at one end along with separate male and female toilets. A children’s activity room is located to the rear along with office space, store rooms and a shower room/WC.

There is a lower mezzanine floor arranged as a lounge area with two rooms adjacent, together with a store room, ladies WC and disabled toilet. There is a part boarded loft storage area with access from a fixed ladder.

ACCOMMODATIONWe have scaled approximate floor areas from previous architect’s plans as follows:

DESCRIPTION SQ M SQ FTGround floor 461.24 4,965Balcony 188.94 2,034Upper mezzanine 127.31 1,370Lower ground floor 464.41 4,999Lower mezzanine 120.87 1,301TOTAL 1,362.77 14,669

PLANNINGWe have not seen a copy of the original planning permission but under-stand the current planning consent as a place of worship (under Class D1), was achieved at appeal in 1986.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact BCP Council planning department should they have any queries regarding their proposed use.

We understand the property is not a Listed Building and does not appear in the Council’s register of Locally Listed Buildings.

TENUREFreehold with vacant possession.

SALEThe property is offered for sale by way of informal tender.

Offers will be considered on both a conditional and unconditional basis. Interested parties are invited to submit their best and final offers to purchase the property by 12 noon, Friday 1st May 2020.

Offers should be submitted in writing and be received at the offices of Sibbett Gregory as below by the closing date.

The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer.

FINANCE ACT 1989Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax. Any intending Purchaser or Lessee must sa�sfy themselves as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transac�on.

IMPORTANT NOTEAt no �me has a structural survey been undertaken and appliances have not been tested. Interested par�es should sa�sfy themselves as necessary as to the structural integrity of the premises and condi�on and working order of services, fixtures and fi�ngs.

IDENTIFICATIONUnder Money Laundering Regula�ons, we are obliged to verify the iden�ty of a proposed tenant or purchaser prior to instruc�ng solicitors. This is to help combat fraud and money laundering - the requirements derive from Statute. A form will be sent to the proposed tenant/purchaser to ensure compliance

PRICE GUIDEOffers in the region of, or in excess of £550,000 exclusive.

We are advised VAT is not payable.

VIEWINGStrictly by appointment with the Sole Agent, Sibbett Gregory:

Alastair Knott01202 661177 alastair@sibbettgregory.com