Units 2 & 3, The Old Barn, WIcklesham Lodge Farm, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 7PN

Modern office space in a unique and attractive rural location yet within easy reach of the town and major road network.  The Grade II Listed building has been sympathetically converted whilst retaining many period features, and offers five offices, fitted kitchen, WC’s and shower.  Dedicated parking is provided along with additional visitor parking.  Incentives may be available.

Location
Wicklesham Lodge Farm lies on the southern edge of the historic market town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, with excellent access directly onto the A420 and the adjacent A417. The Estate enjoys clear views over open countryside and the Vale of the White Horse.

Situated within a handsome period Grade II Listed buildings, the premises have been sympathetically converted to provide modern up-to-date office space whilst retaining many period features including exposed wooden timbers and arrow slits in the walls.

Benefiting from excellent natural light the premises comprise five open-plan offices located across a ground and first floor, with fitted kitchen, shower, and ample car parking is provided.

Faringdon is an historic market town which lies at the edge of the Cotswolds, approximately 18 miles south-west of Oxford and 12 miles north-east of Swindon, and sits in the Vale of the White Horse district. Known for its 100ft Folly Tower, which was the last major folly to be built in England, the town enjoys excellent transport links to the national motorway network via the A420.

Property Overview
Wicklesham Lodge Farm is situated in a unique and attractive location, conveniently situated on the edge of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, surrounded by open countryside yet within easy reach of the town and major road network. The Estate is home to a variety of professional businesses including Publishing, Data Research, Digital Agency and Planning Consultants.

Comprising 5 offices situated across a ground and first floor the premises are finished to a high standard and benefit from a modern fitted kitchen, independent toilet facilities and shower, CAT 5e network cabling, LED lighting and intruder alarm. The offices enjoy good natural light and LPG fired heating system. Externally there is parking for 5 vehicles directly to the front of the building, with addition shared visitors parking available.

Accommodation
The following measurements are approximate:

Ground Floor
Office 1: 29′ average x 13’4”
Office 2 / Kitchen: 20’9” max x 16’5” max
WC’s & Shower

First Floor
Office 3: 20’8” x 20′
Office 4: 22’10” x 13’4”
Office 5: 13’4” x 9’1”

Total N.I.F.A. approx. 1,423 sq.ft. (132.2 sq.m.)

Lease Terms
A new business lease is available to be excluded from the security of tenure provisions of The Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

Rent
£23,450 per annum exclusive, payable quarterly in advance.

Deposit
A minimum of 3 months’ rent will be required as a deposit.

Repairs
The Tenant will be responsible for internal repairs and is to redecorate in the last 3 months of the term.

Utilities
The Tenant will be responsible for all utilities.
Electricity is independently metered.
LPG for heating will be recharged to the Tenant by the Landlord.

Buildings Insurance
Landlord insures the building, the Tenant reimburses the cost of the premium approx. £370 per annum.
The Tenant is responsible for their own contents and public liability insurance.

Service Charge
A service charge of £3,690 per annum is payable to the Landlord, quarterly in advance, to cover the cost of maintenance, lighting and cleaning of the communal areas & car park, and fire & intruder alarm servicing, fire extinguisher servicing, boiler maintenance, window cleaning, and water & sewage.

VAT
VAT is payable in addition.

Business Rates
Rateable Value – £13,250.

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District Council, Abbey House, Abingdon. Tel: 01235 422422.

Energy Performance Certificate
The property has an EPC rating of C.