About this property

Detailed Description

Unit 5 briefly comprise a self-contained, first floor open plan Office Suite offering a good and modern specification with carpet flooring, painted and plastered walls, double glazed metal framed windows, beamed and vaulted ceilings with suspended LED lighting panels. The Suite has the benefit of a lift from the ground to the first floor and access to the property is controlled via an intercom. The Unit will have use of 4 allocated car parking spaces provided to the frontage, with the Unit benefiting from super-fast broadband connection.

Location

Buckminster is a highly attractive and sought-after Village between the Towns of Melton Mowbray, Grantham, Stamford and Oakham. The A1 is approximately 5 miles to the East providing easy access to the North and South of the Country.

The subject property is located within the established Office and Retail Courtyard know as Buckminster Yard. The village has various amenities including a Public House/Restaurant, Village Hall, Primary School and a Shop. There are various established retail businesses operating in the businesses operating in the
village including a Picture Framers, Coffee Barn/Shop, Haberdashery, Financial Adviser and Furniture Store.

Accommodation

The property has been measured on a net internal area basis:

Description Sq ft | Sq m
First Floor - Office | 1,162 | 108
Total NIA | 1,162 | 108

Business Rates

Unit 5 is assessed under the 2026 Rating List as Offices & Premises with a Rateable Value of £11,750.

Subject to the ingoing tenant meeting certain criteria, it is possible to claim up to 100% exemption from the payment of Business Rates utilising the Government's Small Business Rate Relieve Initiative. We would recommend that prospective tenants contact Melton Borough Council to ascertain the level of Business Rates payable in respect of the property and the potential for claiming exemption for part or all of the liability. Tel: 01664 502502.

Services

We understand that the property has connection to mains electricity, water and drainage. Prospective tenants are advised to check upon the adequacy and provision of services with the relevant Statutory Authorities prior to making an offer to take a new lease in respect of this property.

Viewing

For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact:

Brown & Co William Gaunt
5 Oakwood Road 01522 504322
Lincoln 07919 694235
LN6 3LH william.gaunt@Brown-co.com

VAT

The rental terms and service charge quoted herein are exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate. VAT will be charged on the rent and service charge payable.

Legal Costs

The ingoing tenant will be responsible for payment of 50% of the landlord's legal costs associated with the preparation of the new lease.

Other

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
We understand that these Premises have an established planning consent falling under Use Class E covering Office & other uses. We would recommend that potentially interested parties contact the Planning Department at Melton Borough Council to discuss planning related matters. Tel: 01664 502502.

EPC
Unit 5 has an EPC Rating of A25 valid until 13th April 2033

Terms

LEASE & RENTAL TERMS
The property is to be made available by way of a new effective internal repairing and insuring lease (via service charge) for a minimum term to be negotiated at a rent of £12,750 per annum plus VAT.

SERVICE CHARGE
The ingoing tenant will be expected to pay a service charge in addition to rent in respect of Unit 5. The service charge for 2026 is understood to be £4,264.50 per annum plus VAT.

The service charge includes the tenant's contribution towards communal heating and associated electricity costs together with those associated with water and drainage, buildings insurance, maintenance of common external areas to include landscaping and external redecoration, maintenance of the car
park, fences, waste disposal and gates etc. The tenant will be responsible for their own electricity usage which will be recharged by the landlord. The tenant will only be responsible for the payment of Non Domestic Business Rates, if appropriate, together with broadband and telephone to the Service Providers concerned as and when required.