Lot 66 Commercial Investment And Upper Parts With Prior Approval For Two, Two-Bedroom FlatsAuction Date:
17th June 2026
23 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DG
On the instructions of the Receivers
Currently let at £22,000 per annum Plus vacant upper parts
Situated in the heart of Ashford town centre, is this ground floor commercial property, let under the terms of a seven-year lease from 2024, together with the first and second floors which have prior approval for conversion into two two-bedroom flats.
Commercial
Ground Floor
Retail area with rear store and toilet towards the rear of the store.
Tenancy
Let under the terms of a seven-year lease from the 16th October 2024 at a current rental of £22,000 per annum increasing to £24,000 from the 16th October 2026 to the 15th October 2027 and a review date every three years from October 2027.
EPC Rating
D (76). Total Floor Area 138 sq.m.
Upper Parts
Ground Floor
Separate ground floor access with stairs to upper floors which were used as offices.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by Ashford Borough Council for conversion of the first and second floor offices to two two-bedroom flats under reference NOT/2024/1278 subject to conditions dated the 19th August 2024. A copy of the prior approval and consent together with the proposed plans are available to be downloaded from the Ashford Borough Council website, ashford.gov.uk. Tel: 01233 331111.
Proposed Accommodation
First Floor
Landing with stairs to second floor.
Flat 1
Entrance hall, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room/W.C. and home office.
Second Floor
Landing and access to Flat 2.
Flat 2
Hallway, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room/W.C. and home office.
Viewing
Viewing of the upper parts only, by arrangement with the Auctioneers only.
Freehold with Part Vacant Possession
Further Information
Kevin Gilbert/Chris Milne
on 01622 608400
Viewings
- Fri 29th May
13:15 - Tue 2nd June
09:00 - Fri 5th June
13:15 - Tue 9th June
09:00 - Fri 12th June
13:15 - Tue 16th June
09:00
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