News on Commercial Property Sales and Lettings

Prominent town centre property comes to market

May 2012

A prime site in the heart of Taunton has just become available through Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

The landmark premises in The Market House, Fore Street, Taunton, lend themselves to a variety of uses.

Greenslade Taylor Hunt are marketing the ground floor as a potential shop, café or takeaway business, while the first floor is also available to rent.

These first floor premises have the potential to be converted to a hair and beauty or fitness studio or other uses subject to the necessary consents.

Tony McDonnell, at Greenslade Taylor Hunt, said: “This building is in the heart of Taunton’s retail hub, surrounded by national retailers, coffee shops and restaurants, including Crew, HMV, Café Nero, Costa Coffee and Prezzo.

Previously both floors were occupied by Age Concern. The premises are available separately or combined – for instance a hairdresser could use the first floor as a salon and the ground floor to sell products.

Both floors are available via flexible leases and we are happy to talk to interested parties about a variety of different uses.”

For further details and to arrange a viewing please contact Greenslade Taylor Hunt on 01823 334455.

Commercial property with huge potential

May 2012

An imposing industrial property on the banks of the River Parrett is on the market with Greenslade Taylor Hunt at a guide price of £295,000.

Great Western House, Westover, Langport, is in a prominent position in the town with far reaching views over the Somerset Levels.

It is currently used for offices and storage, but has potential for a variety of alternative uses subject to the necessary planning consents.

The property will appeal to a range of potential purchasers from the owner/occupier to the investor or developer.

Commenting Robert Clark, at Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s Yeovil office, said: “On the banks of the River Parrett with far reaching views over the levels it is hard to imagine a better setting for a commercial building than that provided at Great Western House.

“The building offers a tremendous opportunity for an owner occupier wishing to continue the property’s current use. Alternatively the building has huge potential to a developer, investor or property entrepreneur. Subject to securing necessary consents the ground floor has showroom or retail possibilities and with access to the river the prospects for a leisure/boating activity run from the site merits consideration. For companies and individuals seeking commercial property opportunities in Somerset this should be one for the shortlist.”

The building is well preserved and has some striking features including balconies overlooking the river and a glass atrium.

In total it extends to 422 sq m (4,540 sq ft). The ground floor currently provides two inter-linking workshop and storage areas.

There is a good-sized reception area. A mixture of open plan and separate office accommodation and WC facilities are situated on the first floor. The office area is carpeted and benefits from gas central heating.

There is an ample car parking area adjoining the property.

For further information and viewing arrangements contact Greenslade Taylor Hunt on 01935 423474.

Shoe retailer steps into the High Street

May 2012

Independent shoe retailer Moshulu opens its latest shop in Taunton’s High Street today. (Thursday)

The prime unit in the heart of the High Street was previously occupied by Past Times.

Duncan Brown, Partner, at Greenslade Taylor Hunt, who marketed the property, said: “We had a fair amount of interest in the unit including two serious offers. Moshulu are taking a new ten-year lease and we were guiding a rent of £25,000 per annum.”

The Westcountry-based brand whose head office is at Honiton has more than 40 stores around the country – 25 company owned and the others franchised.

Neal Fulls, finance director, said: “Taunton has been on our radar for a number of years.

“ We are proud of our Westcountry roots and our shoes reflect that ‘holiday feeling;’ ”

He said the shop had been inundated with applicants wanting to work in the store.

“We have had good vibes from Taunton,” he added.

The company is embarking on a major expansion plan. The Taunton store is the fourth one the family-owned business has opened this year. Another shop opens in Horsham, West Sussex, next month.

Founded in 1997 the company is wholly owned by the Fulls family.  The head office employs 30 people while more than 70 work in the firm’s stores nationwide.

Second Anniversary of Commercial Division in Yeovil

July 2011

With the second anniversary of the opening of a commercial division in Yeovil and the provision of additional services for clients across our commercial agency, property services and survey & valuation departments, we are delighted to confirm Greenslade Taylor Hunt’s continued expansion.

Winners of Most Active Commercial Regional Agent

July 2011

Greenslade Taylor Hunt wins The Estates Gazette and EGi Most Active Regional Agent Award for 2010 and 2011, having completed more transactions than any other agent.

Duncan Brown, who heads up Greenslade Taylor Hunt's commercial agency, survey & valuation and property services divisions, comments "this is a feather in our caps recognising all the hard work put in by our surveyors and support staff.

The competition recognises the number of transactions completed by a practice and given the particularly challenging economic climate, the award is that much more rewarding".