Historic Premises For Sale

 

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The existing buildings on this plot already provide 5000 square feet of internal floor space, and the total plot area is approximately half an acre.

 

 

For the past 10 years Romsey Reclamation has had a sister business in Barkham, Berkshire serving as a centre for antiques dealers from all over the Home Counties. Due to retirement of another partner this established and successful business is for sale as a going concern, at present commanding revenue from 45 individual traders and antiques dealers.

 

An 18th Century barn and its surrounding buildings are for sale, in the Berkshire countryside just outside the town of Barkham, neighboured on two sides by existing commercial units with a very strong possibility of commercial license being granted.

 

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POTENTIAL

At present the premises have license for a full 7 days trading per week for retail purposes, the potential for converting the existing buildings to residential use is extremely high and the surrounding business – one neighbouring and one facing, across the road – already in use as rented commercial units implies that commercial license can be granted promptly and without fuss.

 

The water and electricity come straight from the road and there is a large CalorGas `atom bomb` tank on site as well. There is central heating throughout the barn, stables and tearooms which even uses Victorian era cast iron radiators in all areas.

 

The main barn is entirely constructed of ancient oak beams, fully exposed, and fully insulated in between. The stables and current tearooms feature exposed beam rooves and exposed reclaimed brick or cladded walls.

 

This premises, with secure warehousing, ancient timber buildings and large forecourt space allows for many possible uses, among which may be:

 

Animal feed storage and retail yard

Commercial yard subject to planning permissions.

Residential property, single or multiple domiciles.

Combined residential and commercial use, for `live on site` businesspeople.

Restoration workshops, storage and display buildings for any kind of articles.

Education authority facilities with parking, accessibility etc. In place already.

Livestock feeding or housing.

7 days potential for local and nationally advertised retail.

 

 

Property Particulars.

Built in 1740, the oak framed barn built in the New World Dutch style stands alongside partially converted stables including what is currently a tearoom with a fully equipped kitchen. Also dating from a similar period is an elongated shed abutting the main barn which currently serves as toilet block comprising 4 individually plumbed units. The main floor space of the barn measures 60ft x 22ft (18.3M x 6.7M) with an extended central section with gabled roof. It is further expanded to include three small office units.

 

Alongside is a modern warehouse measuring 60ft by 60ft (18.3M x 18.3M) built in the 1960s and clad externally in reclaimed timber boards to match the appearance of the barn. The warehouse has forklift access and a loading bay and is at present partially walled off internally.

 

The plot also houses a considerable space for parking, with an `in & out` horseshoe-shaped driveway with space for 35 to 40 cars. The gated entrance and exit face onto Barkham Street.

 

Within the premises is an enclosed courtyard measuring 30ft by 24ft (9.1M x 7.3M) and pathway of ancient York flagstone and brick, running between the barn and stables. Internally the stables retain the original stall dividers of 5 sections, and include a conversion of the last two stalls into an additional workshop.

 

There is an alarm system throughout and security cameras in the barn, stables and tearooms.

 

These premises are priced at £775,000

 

For details and appointments call our offices on 01794 524174 or *Contact Us* with our online form page or via E-Mail. Alternatively get in touch directly: Leonard Collins on 07900 092864 or Trevor Halfacre on 07894 914996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BACKGROUND

 

The plot was originally a large farm including much of the surrounding fields and property, which was split down over the past two centuries into the present, separated spaces.

 

Our owner here, along with a partner acquired the premises a little over 10 years ago and converted it into the present Barkham Antiques Centre and tearooms.

 

Retiring now from this business his partner wishes to sell Barkham Antiques Centre as a going concern.

 

TV SPOTS

 

 

Twice this property has appeared on television, the first in around 2005 with the Eric Knowles programme `It's a Gift`.

 

Again the camera crews came here in Christmas 2008 for the seasonal episode of BBC's Bargain Hunt, with Tim Wannicot.