THE MEETING HOUSE, NARROW LEWINS MEAD, BRISTOL, BS1 2NN

BRINGING BUSINESS AND HISTORY TOGETHER

Approximately 6,301 sq ft with secure onsite

car parking

TO LET / MAY SELL

THE MEETING HOUSE, LEWINS MEAD, BRISTOL, BS1 2NN

A rare opportunity to acquire a unique and iconic period

office building, which offers open plan, studio style space

Comprising approximately 6,301 Sq Ft (585.2 Sq M) of office accommodation

LOCATION The property is situated in the heart of Bristol city centre and fronts directly onto Lewins Mead, part of

Bristol’s inner ringroad and provides easy access to most parts of the city centre and the M32 motorway which

links the city centre and North Bristol and the National motorway network. Bristol Temple Meads railway

station is approximately 10 minutes distance.

HISTORY

The Meeting House is a Grade II* Listed former Unitarian Chapel which we understand was built in circa

1788 - 1791 and designed in a Neoclassical style. The Chapel was built by the Unitarians as a Meeting House

to hold 400 people and was converted in 1987 into offices and provides unique office accommodation over

ground and first floors with an adjoining annex.

DESCRIPTION Although the property is a period building, internally the ground floor is predominantly open plan and 4

meeting rooms have been created using good quality glazed partitioning. Two grand staircases lead up to the

first floor, which provides a mezzanine area that encapsulates and extends around the perimeter of the building

on 3 sides, offering additional office accommodation, break out areas and meeting spaces. Services such as

WC’s, shower, kitchenette and server room are also located on the ground floor.

In addition to the main office accommodation, there is also an annex located on the ground floor which has the

potential to become a self-contained unit.

The accommodation is currently fitted out to include, carpeting, perimeter sockets and under floor trunking,

gas fired central heating male and female WC’s, kitchenette and shower.

Examples of some of the historical features include:

• Semi-circular portico of paired Ionic columns

• Central mahogany 3 decker pulpit

• Box pews either side of entrance and the pulpit

• Memorial tablets

• Two stone semi-circular staircases

CONTROL OF ASBESTOS AT WORK REGULATIONS 2002

Under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 (CAW Regulations), the owner or tenant of the property, and any one else who has control over it and/or responsibility for

maintaining or repairing it, may be under statutory obligation to detect and manage any asbestos or asbestos related compounds contained within the property. Failure to comply with the

CAW Regulations is an offence and could adversely affect the value of the property.

The detection of asbestos and asbestos related compounds is beyond the scope of Burston Cook expertise and accordingly: -

(1) Burston Cook makes no representation as to the presence or otherwise of any asbestos or asbestos related compounds in the property.

(2) Burston Cook strongly recommends that prospective purchasers obtain advice from specialist environmental constants if they have any concerns about asbestos and asbestos

related issues.

ACCOMMODATION In accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice (6th Edition) the property has the following

approximate net internal floor area:

Ground Floor: 4,594 sq ft (426.7 sq m)

First Floor: 1,707 sq ft (158.5 sq m)

Total: 6,301 sq ft (585.2 sq m)

CAR PARKING

To the front of the property is ample car parking for approximately 11 cars, or more, if cars are parked in

tandem. There is also metered car parking spaces available directly in front of the property.

TENURE The property is available to rent by way of a new full repairing and insuring lease for a term of years to be

agreed.

Alternatively a freehold sale of the property may be considered.

PRICES

Rental: £100,000 per annum exclusive.

Guide Price: £1,450,000

PLANNING We understand the existing use is as B1 offices, however interested parties are advised to verify this and

make their own investigations with the Bristol City Council.

Alternatively, enquiries for A3 (Restaurant Use) would be considered – subject to planning and Listed

Building Consent.

BUSINESS RATES In accordance with the Valuation Office Agency (www.voa.gov.uk) the property has the following rating:

Rateable Value: £64,000

Rates Payable (2015/2016): £31,552

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE

As the property is Listed an EPC is not required.

VAT

We understand the building is not elected for VAT.

VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION Strictly by appointment through the sole agents: -

Burston Cook FAO: Julian Cook FRICS / Finola Ingham MRICS

Tel: 0117 934 9977

Email: julian@burstoncook.co.uk / finola@burstoncook.co.uk

SUBJECT TO CONTRACT July 2015