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Horne Ln

18,557 SF Office Unit Offered at £2,750,000 in Bedford MK40 1TS

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Investment Highlights

  • Unmissable redevelopment opportunity for 29 apartments (21 one-bed apartments & 8 two-bed apartments) in prime Bedford.
  • Modern businesses thrive on connectivity, and this building is well-connected with high-speed internet and efficient transport links.
  • Benefits from 11,000 students studying at Bedford College, with new pedestrian bridge link leading to Harpur Centre.
  • With a robust local economy, Bedford presents a promising investment opportunity, and attracting a diverse range of industries.
  • Situated in the heart of Bedford, this office building enjoys a central and highly accessible location, making it a hub for business activity.

Executive Summary

The property comprises a shopping centre providing basement and ground floor retail accommodation with office and storage space on the first floor. The Centre, which was completed in 1977, is around 178,500 sq ft in size, and houses 34 retail units and an office block. Edward Blore designed the Grade 2 listed building in 1831. Anchor Tenants include Boots, Argos, Cargo, Primark and WH Smith. The property is in the centre of Bedford with frontage to River Street, Silver Street and Horne Lane. Bedford Midland Railway Station is close by and the property benefits from being in close proximity to the A428 arterial route through Bedford.

Property Facts

Price £2,750,000
Unit Size 18,557 SF
No. Units 1
Total Building Size 198,333 SF
Property Type Retail (Unit)
Property Subtype Freestanding
Sale Type Investment
Building Class B
Number of Floors 3
Typical Floor Size 77,500 SF
Year Built 1976
Lot Size 2.83 AC
Parking Ratio 0.24/1,000 SF

1 Unit Available

Unit Harpur Centre

Unit Size 18,557 SF
Price £2,750,000
Price Per SF £148.19
Unit Use Office
Sale Type Investment
Tenure Long Leasehold
No. Parking Spaces 48
Description

The existing property comprises a self contained, modern and recently refurbished suite of open plan office accommodation located over three floors with a ground floor main entrance and reception.

The accommodation benefits from an open plan design and includes the following; private offices, meeting rooms, air conditioning, 30 on-site allocated parking spaces, and a bespoke entrance/reception area.

Sale Notes

A rare investment opportunity to acquire the long leasehold of a prominent office building in the heart of Bedford town centre.

As well as being an investment opportunity from the existing building, a planning application has been granted for the development of 29 apartments (21 one-bed apartments & 8 two-bed apartments) arranged across the first, second, and third floors, extending to a total area of approximately 17,597 sqft NSA.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 Mile
3 Mile
5 Mile
2022 Population
46,278
141,338
169,601
2027 Population
47,879
146,063
175,299
2022-2027 Projected Population Growth
3.5%
3.3%
3.4%
Median Age
33.9
37.7
38.9
Daytime Employees
26,039
58,782
68,181
Total Businesses
5,879
11,042
12,938
Average Household Income
£30,261
£34,572
£37,100
Median Household Income
£35,555
£39,272
£42,137
2022 Households
19,564
57,508
68,782

Amenities

  • Atrium
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Signage
  • Enclosed Mall

Nearby Amenities

Restaurants

Zizzi Italian - 5 min walk
Wagamama - - 5 min walk
Miller & Carter - - 6 min walk
Wagamama - - 7 min walk
Zizzi Italian - 7 min walk
Mario's - - 7 min walk
The Rose - - 8 min walk
McDonald's - - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - - 7 min walk

Retail

Oxfam Dollar/Variety/Thrift 7 min walk
Wilko Dept Store 7 min walk
Moss Men's Apparel 8 min walk
Beales Dept Store 7 min walk
B&M Discount Store 7 min walk
H. Samuel Jewellery/Watches 8 min walk
O2 Consumer Electronics 7 min walk
Iceland Supermarket 7 min walk
Halifax Finance Company 8 min walk

Hotels

Wetherspoon
31 rooms
2 min drive
Premier Inn
100 rooms
3 min drive
Mercure
121 rooms
3 min drive
Wells & Co.
14 rooms
5 min drive

Sale Advisor

Sale Advisor

+44 1234 905134
Contact
Nathan George, Associate Head of Agency
+44 1234 905134
Contact
Nathan joined Kirkby Diamond in January 2013 and has over 15 years experience working in the local residential and commercial property markets. Having completed a Diploma in Surveying Practice in 2011, Nathan continued his studies whilst working full time and obtained a 1st Class Honours Degree in Building Surveying from The College of Estate Management in Reading. Through continued self-improvement, Nathan successfully qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2019 and is now a proud member of the RICS.

His role within the Bedford office is to work alongside Andrew Clarke in operation of the market leading commercial agency department. Nathan has an excellent reputation as a competent deal maker capable of adapting to all sectors of the commercial property market. In addition to agency work, Nathan has also built up experience successfully advising private clients, asset managers and property funds on lease renewals and rent reviews.
  • Listing ID: 28684367

  • Date on Market: 26/01/2023

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: Horne Ln, Bedford MK40 1TS

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